Carnival of Cities

Carnival of Cities for 01 July 2009

Date: July 1st, 2009 | 4 comments

Welcome to this edition of the Carnival of Cities, where we take you around the world with one blog post.

The next edition is scheduled for July 15 and will be hosted on the Perceptive Travel blog.

If you’d like to host this bi-weekly (fortnightly) blog carnival, let me know via email to sheila “at” sheilascarborough “dot” com.

Off we go….

Cities in the Americas

Seabrook (near Houston) Texas, USA Julie Pippert presents Discovering Seabrook, a charming coastal town just outside Houston posted at Being Savvy Houston, saying, “Get to know Seabrook, Texas, a charming coastal town southeast of Houston with tons of great outdoor activities on land or water, and delicious dining.”

Washington, DC, USA minnemom presents Washington, DC, Travel with Kids: The U.S. Arboretum posted at Travels with Children.

San Francisco, California, USA Antonia Malchik presents Being a gourmand in San Francisco on a budget: head to the Ferry Building Marketplace posted at Perceptive Travel Blog.

Atlanta, Georgia, USA Amy @ The Q Family presents 5 Family Fun for July 4th Celebration Around Atlanta posted at Atlanta With Kid Travel Blog.

Columbus, Ohio, USA Condo Blues presents Pet Promise Rescue Run 2009 posted at Condo Blues.

Seattle, Washington, USA wandermom presents Summer Family Fun In Seattle posted at WanderMom, saying, “Plan your (family) trip to Seattle using this guide from a local travel writer.”

Washington, DC, USA Jon presents Top 10 US Summer Vacation Hot Spots & Top 10 Reasons to Visit Washington, DC posted at The DC Traveler, saying, “Here are ten great reasons why Washington, DC made the American Society of Travel Agents’ Top Ten list as a Top Summer Destination.”

Carnival of Cities for 8 April 2009

Date: April 8th, 2009 | 3 comments

Welcome to the April 8, 2009 edition of the Carnival of Cities.  I’ve gone to a bi-weekly schedule, so there are lots of great entries.

The next Carnival host is Jack at Eyeflare, for the April 22 edition (remember that entries are due at noon the day before, and for Jack that’s noon London time on April 21.)

Would your blog like to host the Carnival of Cities? Email me at sheila “at” sheilascarborough “dot” com. Thanks!

Around the world we go….

Cities …

Carnival of Cities for 19 March 2009

Date: March 19th, 2009 | 1 comment

Welcome to the March 19, 2009 edition of the Carnival of Cities….yeah, I know, I’m a day late this week, too.

I TOLD you guys I needed someone to host while I was tied up at South by Southwest Interactive (SXSWi.) :)  Contact me at sheila “at” sheilascarborough “dot” com if you’d like to host the Carnival on your blog.

Next week I host over on the Perceptive Travel Blog.

Cities in the Americas

Queens, New York, USA Madeleine Begun Kane …

Carnival of Cities for 13 March 2009

Date: March 13th, 2009 | No Comments

Welcome to the March 11, 2009 edition of the Carnival of Cities (except that it’s finally posting on March 13 - sorry! The South by Southwest Interactive (SXSWi) tech conference is dominating my life right now.)

Normally I organize the cities by continent, but time’s a-wasting, so here you go “raw:”

Tim Leffel presents Mexico City’s Zocalo, Before the Rush posted at Tim Leffel’s Cheapest Destinations, saying, “A 360-degree tour of Mexico City’s huge plaza, on a rare time when …

Carnival of Cities for 5 March 2009

Date: March 6th, 2009 | 5 comments

Welcome to the March 5, 2009 edition of the Carnival of Cities, where we tour the world in one blog post, through the eyes and words of contributing bloggers.

Last week we were hosted on the UpTake Attractions blog - thanks, UpTake!

This carnival was scheduled for yesterday (it usually posts on Wednesdays) so I apologize for the delay.

Off we go….

Cities in the Americas

Tallahassee, Florida, USA Joe Manausa presents A Small But Significant Shift In The Housing Market posted …

Carnival of Cities for 11 February 2009

Date: February 11th, 2009 | 2 comments

Welcome to the February 11, 2009 edition of the Carnival of Cities, where we feature blog posts from around the world about any aspect of one single city.

Next week (February 18) I’m hosting the Carnival at the Perceptive Travel Blog, and the following week (February 25) we’ll be at the UpTake Attractions blog.

If you’d like to host on your blog in March (especially the March 11 or March 18 editions, when I’ll be tied up with South by Southwest Interactive tech conference activities) please email me at Sheila “at” sheilascarborough “dot” com.  Thanks!…

Carnival of Cities for 28 January 2009

Date: January 28th, 2009 | 3 comments

Welcome to the January 28, 2009 edition of the Carnival of Cities.

I normally sort these neatly by city and continent, but time’s a bit short today, so we’re gonna “go ugly.”

I’m excited to announce that next week (the Feb 4 edition) will be hosted by the fab Caitlin at Roaming Tales. She’s London-based, folks, so the normal Tuesday noon deadline means noon GMT, or a lot earlier than usual if you’re a US blogger.

Thanks!

More than just a mother presents Country Girl (about London) posted at …

Carnival of Cities for 21 January 2009

Date: January 21st, 2009 | 1 comment

Welcome to this edition of the Carnival of Cities.

This is a blog carnival, where one blog publishes contributions from other blogs. In this one, we explore any aspect of a single city, anywhere in the world.

Last week was hosted by the Perceptive Travel Blog, and next week we’re again here at our “home” blog, the Family Travel Logue on BootsnAll.

If you’d like to host the Carnival on an upcoming Wednesday, please contact me at sheila “at” sheilascarborough “dot” com. …

Carnival of Cities for 31 December 2008

Date: December 31st, 2008 | 8 comments

Welcome to the Happy New Year edition of the Carnival of Cities!

Normally I would have the entries neatly organized by continent, but, well, there seems to be some sort of festive holiday today that demands my attention….

Next week, we’ll host the first 2009 version of this blog carnival at the UpTake Attractions blog.

Check out the entire UpTake site for travel research/ideas; they are a startup company that is US-focused right now, but has plans for eventual world domination.

Come with us now to tour the globe in one blog post….

Michelle Snow …

Carnival of Cities for 17 Dec 2008

Date: December 17th, 2008 | 3 comments

Welcome to the December 17, 2008 edition of the Carnival of Cities, where you can travel the world in one blog post.

We’ll take some time off next week, so the Carnival will skip posting next Wednesday (hey, it’s Christmas Eve) and will resume with all qualified submissions - one post per blog, about ONE single city - on Wednesday, December 31, for a New Year’s Eve blowout edition.

If you are interested in hosting the Carnival on a Wednesday during January, February or March 2009, please let me …