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.

London, England   Jennifer packs a lot into Things to Do in London with Kids posted at The Vacation Gals, saying, “London is one of the most popular cities in the world for travel (international and otherwise). These things to do in London during a family vacation there were all enjoyed by my own kids, hence, recommended.”

Kayakoy, Turkey   Simonne tells a sad but fascinating tale in Greeks of Kayakoy, Go Home! The Bitter Meaning Of Going Home posted at Violeta Matei, saying, “The deserted town of Kayakoy, in Southern Turkey, is worth a visit. Find out why it’s not inhabited anymore, taste local food and enjoy the spooky landscape.”

Prague, Czech Republic   Get ready for a lovely drawing lesson from Liron Yankonsky in How to draw a City Landscape – Prague! posted at Art in the Middle East, saying, “The beautiful scene of Prague’s Old Town Square, and how I drew it [=”

York, England   Meghana presents Around The World: York – Center of Britains colourful history posted at Around The World, saying, “This article gives you insight of the various tourist attractions from York, UK. Its Center of Britains colourful history.”

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.

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