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Carnival ride at night (courtesy AcrylicArtist at Flickr CC)

Welcome to the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, where we tour the world in a single post, via submissions from a variety of different blogs, all about any aspect of one, single city or fair-sized town.

We normally publish every other week, although my business travel caused a lot of delays in the last month. The next edition will be hosted on the Perceptive Travel blog.

If you would like to host a future Carnival edition on your blog, please contact me as the Carnival organizer:  Sheila “at” sheilascarborough “dot” com. You do need to register on the carnival administration website (it’s easy and free) to submit to this or any blog carnival.

Here’s more info and background about the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, and now….

Off we go!

Cities in the Americas

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA   Linda Mundy presents Las Vegas is a Great City! posted at Linda’s Las Vegas, saying, “My first post on a blog intended to highlight the hidden facets of Las Vegas and surrounding areas.”

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada   Zhu presents Skyline of Ottawa – By the River posted at Correr Es Mi Destino, saying, “Just like that, overnight, some­one switched the heat on and we went from freez­ing to sweat­ing. Or more exactly, from single-digit tem­per­a­tures to a balmy 27°C. Wel­come to Ottawa, where spring is a two-day tran­si­tion between win­ter and summer!”

Los Angeles, California, USA   Leslee Haralson presents The Wild, Wild West posted at Ready for Adventures, saying, “The city of Los Angeles has many museums, but the Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage brings Hollywood and history together.”

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, USA   Byteful Travel presents First Impressions of Hawai’i posted at Byteful Travel, saying, “Kona, Hawaii — Today is only my 4th day on the island, but I feel like I’ve been here much longer. In short, it has been magnificent. This island really does have a strange kind of magic to it, and I can easily say that in all my travels I have never been to such an incredible place. As I’ve learned, Hawaii is the only US State where myth has been woven into the very fabric of the culture itself, often with fascinating results.”

Manassas, Virginia, USA   I was personally awed. What Jennie Dean built in Manassas, Virginia will live forever is posted at Perceptive Travel Blog; the inspiring memorial to a woman who was born a slave, and built an entire educational campus through determination and persuasion.

Cities in Europe

Copenhagen, Denmark   lozula presents What the Segway? A tour through Copenhagen, posted at Finding the universe, saying, “Taking a Segway tour through Copenhagen”

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Florida State Fair 2013 (courtesy joannova, aka foodalogue at Flickr CC)

Welcome to the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, where we tour the world in a single post, via submissions from a variety of different blogs, all about any aspect of one, single city or fair-sized town.

We normally publish every other week; the next edition will be hosted on the Perceptive Travel blog.

If you would like to host a future Carnival edition on your blog, please contact me as the Carnival organizer:  Sheila “at” sheilascarborough “dot” com. You do need to register on the carnival administration website (it’s easy and free) to submit to this or any blog carnival.

Here’s more info and background about the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, and now….

Off we go!

Cities in the Americas

Bogotá, Colombia   Tim Leffel digs deep to find A Cathedral in a Salt Mine in Colombia posted at Luxury Latin America Blog, saying, “A massive cathedral in a salt mine outside of Bogotá, the capital of Colombia.”

Detroit, Michigan, USA   Dominique King plays fair in Science for girls…and everyone else…at Michigan’s Cranbrook Institute of Science posted at Midwest Guest, saying, “Metro Detroit’s Cranbrook Institute of Science does a great job of encouraging girls (and everyone else) to explore their interest in science. Great place for a family trip or school field trip.”

Atlanta, Georgia, USA   Karon Warren explores What to Do in Atlanta With Kids posted at All Things Lifestyle, saying, “Thanks for the opportunity to participate!”

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA   I found a really cool place in OKC; here’s Rock on with your bad self, Oklahoma City posted at Perceptive Travel Blog. See that grain elevator over by the freeway? It’s not what you think….

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, USA   Tonya gets fishy with Visiting Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, Tennessee posted at The Traveling Praters, saying, “Who could guess that one of America’s favorite aquariums is nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains?”

Sarasota, Florida, USA   Jennifer Lawson finds Cantonese delights at the Yummy House – A Peppered Future posted at Trailing the Lawsons.

Cities in Asia

Seoul, South Korea   RTW Flashpacker shares terrific photos in South Korea: Seoul Attractions posted at flashpackatforty, saying, “Seoul is a great city destination with lots of things to see and do.”

Cities in Europe

Brussels/Bruxelles, Belgium   Vanessa Morgan finds kitties everywhere, including this black one in Traveling Cats: Cat from Brussels {Belgium} posted at Traveling Cats.

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Welcome to the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, where we tour the world in a single post, via submissions from a variety of different blogs, all about any aspect of one, single city or fair-sized town.

The Blog Carnival administration site now requires you to set up a free login account before submitting a post. This is rather a pain, but I hope it helps cut down on the not-insignificant number of spam submissions which are only looking for link-building rather than also sharing good content and community-building.

We normally publish every other Wednesday; the next edition will be hosted on the Perceptive Travel blog.

If you would like to host a future Carnival edition on your blog, please contact me as the Carnival organizer:  Sheila “at” sheilascarborough “dot” com.

Here’s more info and background about the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, and now….

Off we go!

Cities in the Americas

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada   I’m just back from a trip to this city –  yes, in February – and wanted you to see my first impressions: Not what you’d expect: a first look at Edmonton Alberta on the Perceptive Travel Blog.

San Antonio, Texas, USA   Amy Moore presents Photo Adventure : The San Antonio Riverwalk posted at Everything Everywhere Family Travel, saying, “San Antonio’s Riverwalk is beautiful year-round. Here are photos from a recent winter visit.”

Brooklyn, New York, USA   Angela Rutherford presents Travel Tip: Greenpoint, Brooklyn NY posted at Wandering Chronicles, saying, “Travel advice and tips for first-time visitors to Greenpoint, Brooklyn.”

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Welcome to the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, where we tour the world in a single post, via submissions from a variety of different blogs, all about any aspect of one, single city or fair-sized town.

The Blog Carnival administration site now requires you to set up a free login account before submitting a post. This is rather a pain, but I hope it helps cut down on the not-insignificant number of spam submissions which are only looking for link-building rather than also sharing good content and community-building.

We normally publish every other Wednesday, but after this edition I’m going to take a break from hosting for a few months, so I can focus on business matters. We’ll resume over on the Perceptive Travel blog on February 6, 2013.

If you would like to host a future Carnival edition on your blog, please contact me as the Carnival organizer:  Sheila “at” sheilascarborough “dot” com.

Here’s more info and background about the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, and now….

Off we go!

Cities in the Americas

Montreal, Quebec, Canada   Laura Roberts presents Hump Day Reviews: Juliette et Chocolat posted at Naked Montreal, saying, “If you love chocolate, you definitely need to take a trip to Montreal’s Juliette et Chocolat.”

Vanderpool, Texas, USA   Roberta Calelly presents Get disconnected from the online world! posted at Musings of Activator, saying, “Wonderful cabins near the Lost Maple State Park in Texas. Great place to disconnect from the real world and round up by the fire at night~”

Chicago, Illinois, USA   Sreedhar Yedavalli presents November 13, 2012 – Homeward Bound – #trainspotting#Chicago posted at Trainspotting Chicago, saying, “I am a public transportation user and advocate who has noticed wonderfully esoteric qualities about the people and regular personalities of my commute to and from the City to the Suburbs. At first, these observations were Facebook and Twitter posts, but many have suggested that these ‘brain-dumps’ are worthy of a more permanent spot in Etherspace. Feel free to comment, suggest or add to the ongoing travelogue. All of these posts on the blog so far have been in ‘realtime’. I use my tablet to type everything as I am traveling, about a 40 minute trip. I then head to a nearby WiFi hotspot at either terminal to transmit and record the blog post.

Napa Valley, California, USA   The Nerds presents Wine Tasting with Kids: Napa Valley posted at NerdWallet | Travel, saying, “This article is a feature on Napa Valley, CA USA, and all the family-friendly wine tasting locations it has to offer!”

Cocoa Beach, Florida, USA   Eileen Ludwig presents Escape to Adventures on the Space Coast posted at Freelance Tourist: Travel Tips.

Cities in Asia

Beijing, China   Cerise presents 5 Things to Do in Beijing (That You Probably Don’t Know) posted at The Beijing Apartment Blog, saying, “In this post, you get to see some of Beijing’s hidden gems – the places you wouldn’t know existed from most travel books or tour guides. Get a taste of the other side of Beijing, with plenty of history, ruins, and a delicious (but hard-to-find) roast duck restaurant.”

Cities in Europe

Trakai, Lithuania   Anne-Sophie Redisch presents A Saturday afternoon in Trakai posted at Sophie’s World, saying, “Wedding traditions and Karaite history in this quaint and charming town in Lithuania.”

Puerto de Santa Maria, Spain   Antonella presents Viajes, ocio y placer: Puerto de Santa María, “La Ciudad de los Cien Palacios” posted (in Spanish) at Viajes, ocio y placer.

Rome, Italy   Adam Groffman presents Best Places for Aperitifs in Rome posted at Eating Italy Food Tours in Rome, saying, “A short guide to the best aperitif bars in Rome including personal recommendations and local secrets!”

London, England   Emm presents 9 Things I Learned on a Bowl of Chalk posted at Emm in London, saying, “Walking tours are definitely the best way to discover a city. Here are 9 things I learned on a Bowl of Chalk walk in London Town.”

That concludes this edition, and thanks very much for visiting and supporting the Carnival.

Please submit your (ONE, non-spammy, recent) blog post – once you’ve registered – to the next edition of the Carnival of Cities using our carnival submission form.  Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

(If you like this post, please consider subscribing to the blog via RSS feed or by email – the email signup box is on the right sidebar near the Search box. Thanks!)

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Welcome to the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, where we tour the world in a single post, via submissions from a variety of different blogs, all about any aspect of one, single city or fair-sized town.

The Blog Carnival administration site now requires you to set up a free login account before submitting a post. This is rather a pain, but I hope it helps cut down on the not-insignificant number of spam submissions which are only looking for link-building rather than also sharing good content and community-building.

We normally publish every other Wednesday, but author travel required a one-week shift this week. The previous Carnival edition was hosted on the Perceptive Travel blog, and it will return there on November 14.

If you would like to host a future Carnival edition on your blog, please contact me as the Carnival organizer:  Sheila “at” sheilascarborough “dot” com.

Here’s more info and background about the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, and now….

Off we go!

 Cities in the Americas

New York, New York, USA   anisha@nerdwallet.com presents Secrets of Street Snacking: New York’s Hidden Cheap Eats posted at NerdWallet | Travel, saying, “Traveling to NYC on a budget? Taste the city’s best cheap eats!”

Rockland, Maine, USA   Traci Carver presents The Maine Attraction – Breakwater Lighthouse posted at Traci Carver.

Tunica, Mississippi, USA   Lisa Konupka presents 1st Annual Tunica Balloon Bash posted at Down the Road in Tunica MS Blog.

Polk City, Florida, USA   Eileen Ludwig presents Fascinating Fantasy of Flight Greatest Aircraft Collection posted at Freelance Tourist: Travel Tips.

Chicago, Illinois, ,USA   Lisa Goodmurphy presents Chicago Architectural Cruise posted at Gone with the Family, saying, “An architecture cruise on the Chicago River is a lovely way to spend a summer morning.”

San Blas Islands, Panama   Henry presents Finding Freedom posted at Finding Freedom, saying, “In August 2012, I spent an amazing 72 hours sailing through Panama’s stunningly beautiful San Blas Islands. The San Blas Islands are devoid of commercial development, leaving 380 unspoiled islands for you to explore…one for each day of the year plus extra! This post covers the first day of my three day sailing charter through these gorgeous part of the world. Days two and three are posted in the blog as their own articles. If you ever make it to Panama, you owe it to yourself to see the San Blas Islands.”

Cities in Asia

Tokyo, Japan   Mary Jo Manzanares presents Tokyo: 12 Things I Didn’t Know Until I Got There posted at Traveling with MJ, saying, “No matter how much research you do, you just don’t really know a place until you get there. That’s how it was for me when I visited Tokyo.”

Cities in Europe

Girona, Spain   Leyla Giray presents Girona. Barcelona. David. Goliath? posted at Women on the Road Blog.

Piran, Slovenia   destinationeu presents Day Trip to Piran posted at Rear View Mirror, saying, “Things to do on a day trip to Piran in Slovenia.”

Neustadt, Germany   Michael Schuermann presents Neustadt Is A New Town But Not As You Know It posted at easy hiker.

That concludes this edition, and thanks very much for visiting and supporting the Carnival.

Please submit your (ONE, non-spammy, recent) blog post – once you’ve registered – to the next edition of the Carnival of Cities using our carnival submission form.  Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

(If you like this post, please consider subscribing to the blog via RSS feed or by email – the email signup box is on the right sidebar near the Search box. Thanks!)  

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Welcome to the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, where we tour the world in a single post, via submissions from a variety of different blogs, all about any aspect of one, single city or fair-sized town.

The Blog Carnival administration site now requires you to set up a free login account before submitting a post. This is rather a pain, but I hope it helps cut down on the not-insignificant number of spam submissions which are only looking for link-building rather than also sharing good content and community-building.

The previous Carnival edition was hosted on the Perceptive Travel Blog, and it will return there on October 10.

If you would like to host a future Carnival edition on your blog, please contact me as the Carnival organizer:  Sheila “at” sheilascarborough “dot” com.

Here’s more info and background about the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, and now….

Off we go!

Cities in Europe

Qaqortoq, Greenland   Hjörtur Smárason presents Life in Qaqortoq, South Greenland posted at Raving Ravens (loved this one about a place I’d never considered visiting.)

Istanbul, Turkey   MummyT presents The Other Side of the Spice Bazaar: Istanbul Animal and Flower Market posted her brand-new site EscapeArtistes. Includes puppies, cactus, leeches and saffron.

Toulouse, France   Nancy Brown presents Insider Tips for Things to See and Do in Toulouse, France posted at Nancy D Brown, saying, “Have you traveled to the south of France? Travel Writer Nancy D. Brown shares insider tips to Toulouse.”

London, United Kingdom   The “the grizzly/gristly bits….” gr_glc presents St John Restaurant Smithfield posted at GLC (Gentlemans Luncheon Club) Blog, saying, “St. Johns restaurant review in Smithfield, London.”

Prague, Czech Republic   David Bar presents Where To Go Out in Prague posted at Barwhiz Blog, saying, “Although Prague is famous for its extraordinary number of museums and historical attractions, it’s also home to 800 pubs and nightclubs – the perfect choice for a city break with an exciting nightlife.”

London, United Kingdom   Dave L presents The Greatest Olympics Ever? posted at Harbor to Harbour.

Cities in Asia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   Liz Lewis talks toe-chewing in The fish nibble but don’t bite in Kuala Lumpur posted at Perceptive Travel Blog.

Cities in the Americas

Fortaleza, Brazil   Angela presents Delicious and healthy, taste tapioca with me in Fortaleza (VIDEO) posted at Chasing The Unexpected. This is NOT your usual tapioca pudding.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA   Foxy presents Vegas – M Resort and LAX Night Club posted at The Golden Fox Girl. After this, I need to get a shiny blue top. And more high-heeled shoes.

Tunica, Mississippi, USA   A cool blues tweetup October 3 in the Delta (hashtag is #BluesTweetUp) – Lisa Konupka presents Super Chikan and Zak Hood Free Concert in Tunica posted at Down the Road in Tunica MS Blog.

Hartville, Ohio, USA   Danielle gets her gourd on at a northeast Ohio farm, in Kingsway Pumpkin Farm Review and Ticket Giveaway posted at Find Time for Fun – Family Friendly Fun in Northeast Ohio.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada   Katy Cousins finds civility in Round The World Travel: Vancouver B.C., Canada posted at Ordinary Days.

Nashville, Tennessee, USA   Andy Hayes includes banana and Nutella French toast pancakes in his Foodie’s Guide to Nashville, Tennessee posted at Sharing Travel Experiences, saying, “From coffee to cold brews…”

Stowe, Vermont, USA   David Leonhardt includes the Ben & Jerry’s Flavor Graveyard in Stowe Vermont in Pictures posted at World Vacations Travel Blog, saying, “An offbeat pictorial visit to Stowe, Vermont, and the surrounding area.”

Boston, Massachusetts, USA   Mary T presents Three Best Boston Walks for Teens and Tweens posted at Travel With Teens and Tweens, saying, “Boston is a highly walkable city with parks and promenades opening up pedestrian access to many parts of the city. Teens and tweens are the perfect age to enjoy Boston’s more ambitious walks including these three of our favorites.”

Canton, Ohio, USA   Kathy Gray presents Nickajack Farms Fall Festival = Loads of Family Fun posted at What’s Happening in Canton/Stark County, Ohio, saying, “Nickajack Farms, just 20 minutes west of Canton, Ohio, offers loads of family fun this fall during their annual Fall Festival. Running through the end of October, families can play arcade style games with real pumpkins, stroll through the petting zoo, learn fun farm facts with hands-on activities in the Discovery Barn, take a hayride and more.”

That concludes this edition, and thanks very much for visiting and supporting the Carnival.

Please submit your (ONE, non-spammy, recent) blog post – once you’ve registered – to the next edition of the Carnival of Cities using our carnival submission form.  Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

(If you like this post, please consider subscribing to the blog via RSS feed or by email – the email signup box is on the right sidebar near the Search box. Thanks!)  

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Welcome to the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, where we tour the world in a single post, via submissions from a variety of different blogs, all about any aspect of one, single city or fair-sized town.

The previous edition was hosted here on Sheila’s Guide, and the next one will be hosted by the Perceptive Travel Blog on September 12,  2012.

There were a lot of technical problems for awhile with the main Blog Carnival site, but it looks like they’re “under new management,” which is great.

If you would like to host a future Carnival edition on your blog, please contact the Carnival organizer:  Sheila “at” sheilascarborough “dot” com.

Here’s more info and background about the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, and now….

Off we go!

Cities in the Americas

Athens, Texas, USA   Tui Snider presents Historic Texas Graveyards: Athens City Cemetery posted at Tui Snider’s blog – writing, photos & travel, saying, “This is an iPhone Photo Essay from a recent visit to the Historic City Cemetery in Athens, Texas on an afternoon when the lighting was quite stunning. I hope you enjoy it!”

Chicago, Illinois, USA   Byteful Travel presents A Final Manifestation: Wandering Chicago & Journals from an Epic 175 Day Adventure posted at Byteful Travel, saying, “Chicago, IL – Today is an especially auspicious day. After so many dozens of entries, covering hidden gems, landmarks, and lessons learned, we’ve finally come to the end of the West Coast Adventure series. (Though never fear. An Grand East Coast Adventure is coming up.) But before I finally set foot in Wisconsin again, I took a final photo set during a brief exploration of Chicago with a new friend. And, in honor of this being the final article in the series, I’m going to do something I don’t normally do. I’m going to share with you some private entries from my personal log.”

Lima, Peru   Katie Sorene presents 6 Things that Surprised Me About Lima posted at Travel Blog – Tripbase, saying, “Most travelers head straight to Cusco and the wonders of Machu Picchu without a passing thought for Peru’s capital city, Lima. Don’t skip past it, surprises are in store!”

Ocean City, Maryland, USA   CharmingElements.com presents A Road Trip Vacation to Ocean City Maryland posted at Charmingelements.com, saying, “I discovered this vacation spot by accident when I thought I was making a reservation for a condo at Ocean City, New Jersey USA,”

Putnam Valley, New York, USA   Madeleine Begun Kane presents Dear Deer (Limerick and Photo) posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Savannah, Georgia, USA   Greg Field presents PHOTO GALLERY: River Street in Savannah, GA posted at NerdWallet | Travel, saying, “Photo-montage of Savannah, Ga. Some really great pics, enjoy!”

Puebla, Mexico   Lanora Mueller presents Holy mole! Mole poblano, that is, the most famously delicious dish of Puebla, Mexico posted at WritingTravel.com, saying, “In Puebla, Mexico, it’s possible to find mole sauce on your plate at any meal, morning, noon, or night.”

Nassau, Islands of the Bahamas   Foxy presents Foxing around the Bahamas posted at thegoldenfoxgirl.com, saying, “My adventures in Nassau, Bahamas!”

Panama City, Panama   Henry presents Four Beautiful Sights in Casco Viejo posted at Finding Freedom, saying, “This article provides a walking tour of the Casco Viejo neighborhood of Panama City, Panama. Casco Viejo, literally ‘old compound’, is Panama City’s old town. Once run down, the local government is aggressively restoring the neighborhood’s 17th century buildings to their former grandeur. Today, the neighborhood is a beautiful mix of colonial era churches, buildings and plazas that provide ample opportunity for photographers.”

Orlando, Florida   Eileen Ludwig presents Incredible Universal Minion Mayhem officially starts posted at Theme Park Boomers: Theme Park Tips.

Cities in Australia & New Zealand

Auckland, New Zealand   Craig presents Things to do in Auckland harbour | New Zealand posted at Indie Travel Podcast.

Cairns, Australia   Kara Williams presents Five Family-Friendly Things to Do in and around Cairns, Australia posted at The Vacation Gals.

Cities in Europe

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom   Kerry Dexter presents Quiet Moments: Glasgow School of Art posted at Perceptive Travel Blog.

Venice, Italy   Katie Parnell presents 24 Hours in Venice: 5 Delicious Eats posted at Everything Cruises, saying, “Don’t settle for uninspiring food on a fleeting tour of Venice. Seek out these 5 delicious dishes in authentic eateries and dine like a Venetian.”

Berlin, Germany   Adam Groffman presents 35 unique things to do in Berlin posted at Travels of Adam, saying, “Looking for some of the best things to do on your visit to Berlin? Use this personal guide on things to do, places to see and foods to eat in Berlin.”

London, England, United Kingdom   Jim Liston presents London, UK travel pictures of and info about sites we saw while there. |jimsgotweb.com posted at jimsgotweb.com, saying, “Information about some of the sites London has to offer.”

Hundested, Denmark   Ken Lange presents 3 Folksy Stories from a Small Fishing Village posted at Kenneth Lange, saying, “One of the most interesting aspects of a town is the stories that the locals tell about it. Here’s a collection of three that I think are really great!”

Vienna, Austria   Matthew Fransioli presents Travel to Vienna Austria posted at Official Blog of Sixt rent a car, saying, “This is my first carnival….Thanks a lot, Matt”

Cities in Asia

Hpa-An, Burma   Shannon ODonnell presents A Little Musing…On Small Towns and Small Adventures in Hpa-An, Burma posted at a little adrift: a rtw travelogue, saying, “A look at the delights of traveling through the small towns and rural areas of Burma, particularly Hpa-An, a small city in the southeast.”

Shanghai, China   Gerard and Kieu presents Shanghai: Dumpling Duel posted at GQ trippin – see. eat. trip..

That concludes this edition, and thanks very much for visiting and supporting the Carnival.

Please submit your (ONE, non-spammy, recent) blog post to the next edition of the Carnival of Cities using our carnival submission form.  Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

(If you like this post, please consider subscribing to the blog via RSS feed or by email – the email signup box is on the right sidebar near the Search box. Thanks!)   

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Welcome to the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, where we tour the world in a single post, via submissions from a variety of different blogs, all about any aspect of one, single city or fair-sized town.

The previous edition was hosted on the Perceptive Travel blog, and we will return there for the next one on June 13, 2012.

If you would like to host a future Carnival edition on your blog, please contact the Carnival organizer:  Sheila “at” sheilascarborough “dot” com.

Here’s more info and background about the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, and now….

Off we go!

Cities in the Americas

Sanford, Florida, USA   Matt Tipple presents Top 5 Places to Visit in Sanford, FL posted at Matt Tipple Online.

Bodega Bay, California, USA   Nancy Brown presents Things to See and Do in Bodega Bay, California posted at Nancy D Brown, saying, “There’s more to Bodega Bay than the filming of Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” movie.”

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA   Byteful Travel presents Red Rock Canyon Review: 3 Unmissable Sights posted at Byteful Travel, saying, “Las Vegas, NV – Before I visited Las Vegas, I thought that the red rocks I’d seen in Denver were the most alien landscape I’d ever seen. But when I visited Red Rock Canyon on the outskirts of Las Vegas, I stood corrected. Because this place is basically *Martian*. Beautiful & Martian. Don’t believe me? By the end of this article, you will.”

Washington, District of Columbia, USA   Traci Suppa presents World’s Largest Collection of Espionage Artifacts, Washington DC posted at Go BIG or Go Home, saying, “Is it wrong to love a museum for its gift shop? The International Spy Museum in Washington DC has more than just the world’s largest collection of espionage artifacts; it has an awesome shop!”

Los Angeles, California, USA   Jennifer Miner presents ION Rooftop Pool Bar JW Marriott Downtown Los Angeles posted at Los Angeles Consortium of Online Travel, saying, “The JW Marriott in downtown Los Angeles’s ION rooftop bar is a great spot for small groups to get together and enjoy the mellow side of urban nightlife.”

Cities in the Middle East

Alexandria, Egypt  MummyT presents Alexandria: The Most Civilised City in Egypt posted at Travels with a Nine Year Old, saying, “Sheila, Thank you so much for sharing my Cairo post. I reckon you will LOVE Alexandria as much as we have.. Theodora”

Cities in Europe

London, United Kingdom   Natasha London presents Will London be on time for the Olympics? posted at Alternative London Guide, saying, “Hi, I just visited the Olympics site so decided to share what I’ve seen, a real picture of what’s going on in the area, rather than just posting glossy images. Hope you’ll find it interesting.”

Panzano, Italy   Ryan presents Dario Cecchini’s Officina della Bistecca Steak Workshop posted at Average Traveller, saying, “A steak experience unlike any other in Tuscany!”

Barcelona, Spain   Katie Sorene presents 24 Hours in Barcelona: 5 Things NOT to Do posted at Everything Cruises, saying, “If you find yourself on a 24 hour port of call or layover in Barcelona, how can you get the most out of the city? Which time-consuming attractions should you avoid? Here are 5 things NOT to do with your day and the 5 things you should do instead.”

Cities in Asia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   I wrote this after visiting KL for a conference; Why isn’t there more travel buzz about Kuala Lumpur? posted at Perceptive Travel Blog.

That concludes this edition, and thanks very much for visiting.

Please submit your (ONE, non-spammy, recent) blog post to the next edition of the Carnival of Cities using our carnival submission form.  Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

(If you like this post, please consider subscribing to the blog via RSS feed or by email – the email signup box is on the right sidebar near the Search box. Thanks!)

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We’re back!

After weeks of problems with the main website that handles carnival administration and submissions, it looks like most issues are fixed, so it’s time to welcome you back to the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, where we tour the world in a single post, via submissions from a variety of different blogs, all about any aspect of one, single city or fair-sized town.

Since we were out of commission for awhile, this is a bigger Carnival edition than usual, but that’s OK – it’s very diverse!

The previous edition was hosted on the Perceptive Travel Blog, and we will return there for the next one on May 2, 2012.

If you would like to host a future Carnival edition on your blog, please contact the Carnival organizer:  Sheila “at” sheilascarborough “dot” com.

Here’s more info and background about the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, and thanks so much for your patience and support!

Off we go….

Cities in the Middle East

Cairo, Egypt   MummyT presents Seven Things That Make Cairo Worth the Hassle posted at Travels with a Nine Year Old.

Cities in the Americas

Ottawa, Canada   Anwar presents A tour of Winterlude 2012 posted at Beyond My Front Door, saying, “A tour of Winterlude, one of the largest winter celebrations in the city of Ottawa, Canada”

Tunica, Mississippi, USA   Lisa Konupka presents Tunica Rivergate Festival Celebrates 20th Year posted at Down the Road in Tunica MS Blog.

San Francisco, California, USA   Byteful Travel presents Cable Car Museum Review: A Free San Francisco Mechanical Marvel posted at Byteful Travel, saying, “San Francisco, CA: Even before I stepped inside, I heard the rumbling, churning sound of the massive sheave wheels, the source of motion for all of the cable cars in San Francisco. And although I didn’t know it at the time, I too would soon be harnessing that power as I rode a cable car westward toward Golden Gate Park. I also didn’t know about the hilarious bright-red guy… but we’ll get to that. And as you’ll soon realize, the Cable Car Museum is a must see.”

Savannah, Georgia, USA   Kerry Dexter presents Bach, bluegrass, and blues: Savannah Music Festival posted at Perceptive Travel Blog.

Dunbar Township, Oklahoma, USA   Becky McCray presents The mysterious Dunbar Townsite sign posted at Out Standing in My Field, saying, “Sometimes, following a mysterious sign leads to an slice of history.”

Santiago, Chile   Michael Turtle presents It’s a dog’s life posted at Time Travel Turtle.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA   Eileen Ludwig presents Best Sunset Cruise Water Taxi Fort Lauderdale posted at Freelance Tourist: Travel Tips.

New York, New York, USA   Gina Martin presents Family Fun in New York City’s East Village : The Big Gay Ice Cream Shop posted at Albany Kid, saying, “The genius of the Big Gay Ice Cream team is in the choice of toppings – from sea salt to sriracha to pumpkin butter, this is not your usual frosty freeze joint.”

Toyahvale, Texas, USA   I wrote about Millions of gallons of water in the desert: Balmorhea State Park posted at Perceptive Travel Blog - stay cool and stay wet in the Chihuahuan Desert of western Texas.

Columbus, Ohio, USA   Joe Vargo presents Till Dynamic Fare Features Biodynamic Cuisine posted at The Columbus Experience.

Phoenix, Arizona, USA   Nina Simmons presents Top Ten Mexican Food Restaurants in Phoenix posted at The Hot Sheet, saying, “Here in Phoenix we take our Mexican food seriously. Our Southwestern and Mexican restaurants are supremely authentic and numerous. To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, we’ve put together a list of our top ten favorite Mexican food restaurants in Phoenix, although we can assure you this list could have been much, much longer.”

Branson, Missouri, USA   Jeff Sullivan presents George Jones Branson Concert, October 12, November 9 Shows posted at Branson Missouri Tourist Guide.

South Lyon, Michigan, USA   Dominique King presents War Dog tribute stands tall in South Lyon, Michigan posted at Midwest Guest, saying, “This tribute to man’s best friend in metro Detroit was literally hidden history until a group of local veterans and community activists spruced it up in loving memory of some of America’s most loyal and unsung war veterans.”

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA   Jennifer Miner presents Volunteering in New Orleans posted at The Vacation Gals, saying, “Guest post from Jessica Spiegel, who discusses the importance of volunteering during a New Orleans vacation; the city still needs it.”

Canton, Ohio, USA   Kathy Gray presents Culinary Class at Gervasi Dares to Make a Personal Chef Out of Me! posted at What’s Happening in Canton/Stark County, Ohio.

Quebec City, Canada   Mary Jo Manzanares presents Getaway Canada: Quebec City posted at The Traveler’s Way, saying, “Perfect for a long getaway weekend, Quebec City is almost like being in Paris.”

Cities in Australia and New Zealand

Christchurch, New Zealand   Heather presents Post-quake update from Christchurch, New Zealand posted at The Kiwi Travel Writer, saying, “thought you need one from down under in my quake damaged city”

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Welcome to the Carnival of Cities blog carnival, where we tour the world in a single post, via submissions from a variety of different blogs, all about any aspect of one, single city or fair-sized town.

The previous Carnival edition was hosted on Perceptive Travel Blog, and it will return there on March 21.

We’ve been having some problems with submissions being accepted properly on the main Carnival website, and have contacted them for a resolution.

If you would like to host a future Carnival edition on your blog, please contact the Carnival organizer:  Sheila “at” sheilascarborough “dot” com. Thanks!

Off we go….

Cities in the Americas

Kansas City, Missouri, USA   Stefanie presents Kansas City Zoo posted at Making of a Mom, saying, “The Kansas City Zoo is offering discounted tickets and season passes to those who live in certain counties around the area! It is a great deal on a fun family activity!”

Santiago, Chile Michael Turtle presents It’s a dog’s life posted at Time Travel Turtle : Stories from the world.

Savannah, Georgia, USA   Kerry Dexter presents Bach, bluegrass, and blues: Savannah Music Festival coming up posted at Perceptive Travel Blog.

Buffalo, New York, USA   Liz presents Real Art by Ylli Haruni posted at Homeschooling in Buffalo.

Ottawa, Canada   Anwar presents A tour of Winterlude 2012 posted at Beyond My Front Door, saying, “A tour of Winterlude, one of the largest winter celebrations in the city of Ottawa, Canada.”

Branson, Missouri, USA   Jeff Sullivan presents George Jones Branson Concert, October 12, November 9 Shows posted at Branson Missouri Tourist Guide.

Washington, District of Columbia, USA   I wrote  A very special cherry blossom time in Washington DC posted at Perceptive Travel Blog, saying, “Every spring the cherry blossoms bloom around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, but this year is particularly special….”

Cities in Europe

Lisbon, Portugal   Ana Astri-O’Reilly presents Lisbon, warts and all posted at Ana Travels.

Barcelona, Spain   MoTravels presents My Vueling City – Barcelona posted at MO TRAVELS, saying, “Bloggers exchange cities for weekend to discover each other cities. I get to experience Barcelona.”

Leeds, United Kingdom   Darren Cronian presents Walk around the best historic pubs in Leeds city centre posted at My Life in Leeds, saying, “Guide to historic pubs in Leeds, England”

Barcelona, Spain   Laura Edgar presents Barcelona’s year of Festivals and Event posted at NerdWallet | Travel, saying, “A review of Barcelona’s festivals and events. From the article: “Barcelona is known as the events capital of Spain, thanks to its many annual parades, street parties and celebrations. Throughout the year Barcelona marks its national holidays in style, against a backdrop of beautiful sandy beaches and great feats of neo-gothic architecture. Whenever you’re planning your Barcelona breaks for, make sure you don’t miss some of its key annual events.”"

That concludes this edition, and thanks very much for visiting.

Please submit your (ONE, non-spammy) blog post to the next edition of the Carnival of Cities using our carnival submission form.  Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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