Destination - Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

One of the advantages of Traveling the Blogosphere is that we can go wherever we want to go no matter the weather. Fall and winter are quickly moving in but what the heck lets go to the beach!!

Remember when we went to Martha's Vineyard? It was lots of warm summery fun so let's go back to the island, this time with Bethany!!

It's beautiful, breezy, and full of historical sights such as gas for 49 cents, Humphrey's Tree, and a school house turned police station.

I just love the birds flying around. Look over there - not sure I've seen that type of bird before. What's that you say? It's a person in the sky? Yeah I knew that.


Aren't all Windsurfers / Paragliders the bravest people on the water? I know I wouldn't join them.

Bethany and I are in awe of the houses here. They have the most amazing views, awesome colors and cool architecture. We've even heard that a lot of celebrities have houses here. Who do you think this one belongs too? Go visit Bethany and tell her your guess!!

Destination - Northern Ireland

This week janmary is taking us to Northern Ireland!!

She spend many holiday's as a child there and now has a holiday cottage where her and her family spend as much time as possible together.

Ireland is know for it's stunning scenery, dramatic cliff and ancient castles. You can see why; it's breathtaking. Take this coastal walk for example. Natures beauty at it's finest in my opinion. Wide golden sands you can drive on, sheltered small rocky coves perfect for paddling, dramatic rough seas crashing on rocky shores.

It's a very relaxing place with friendly people, old pubs where time has stood still, great wee craft shops, lots of parks and places to choose from. To give you an idea, here is a janmary's list of the top 10 places to visit.



And how about summer lessons? Northern Ireland is full of them. Here are some fun ones that janmary has learned.

1. Never a good idea to NOT take off a 4 year old's socks and shoes when walking on the beach, the inevitable will happen!

2. The annual medieval summer fair at Dunluce Castle was as enjoyable as ever, and the views of the coast from it's walls as stunning as ever. The Castle has a fascinating history, including the night of a great storm in the 1600's, when part of the kitchen (and servants) fell into the sea!

3. Some of the best things in life are (almost) free. A £6 ($10) kite, and a windswept beach keeps my husband and kids entertained for a significant period of time.

Destination - One Sassy Girl

Hi all! A quick shout-out "thank you" to everyone who has stuck around and a warm "hello" for those of you just joining us. TTB is my attempt at combining my love of traveling with my love of blogging.

Once a week I feature a special blogger and a place near and dear to their heart. If you want to be featured simply fill out this form. I'll post the info you give me so that we can all virtually travel to and enjoy your favorite places. And of course keep those comments coming - here and at our featured destination.

Today's feature One Sassy Girl sees her blog as a destination all it's own. She explains "My life walks the border between perfectly rosy and utterly ridiculous, but it's fun nonetheless. Along with total honesty comes a tall order of sass with a cheeky twist."

If Crotch Couture or Intoxicated Insights are your thing then you are going to love how this girl posts. As a bonus, if you read this post you will even learn how some boys are like soup!!

Destination - London

Today we are visiting a place I've always wanted to visit - London. Thanks to Lisa of A Day in the Life who moved from San Francisco to London in April.

In her own words, "I didn’t think it was possible for me to find a place better than where I lived before in San Francisco, but after moving to London, I realized that I was completely wrong. I have grown so much since moving out here-- learned so much about myself and those around me.

Living abroad is an amazing experience! I have only called London home for a few short months, but I can tell you that it is such a unique and special place-- one that will forever be embedded in my memory. I absolutely adore London...and so will you!"

As you can see, in these photos Lisa took herself, London is a gorgeous!! It's so rich in history, culture, and diversity. It is home to some of the most fascinating landmarks in the world. Such as Big Ben, Parliament, London Eye, and Tower of London. Among Lisa's favorite places are Trafalgar Square, Kensington Palace, and Tower Bridge.

London is full of breathtaking architecture, stunning scenery, and some of the most famous and recognizable places in the world. There is truly something here for everyone, regardless of your tastes or interests so go check out London with Lisa and tell us what you think!!!

Destination - Korea

Telli, the author of Intelligence is a Curse (a phrase my husband often uses), is taking us to Korea!!! She has lived in Asia for a total of six years, and even though she is not Asian, Korea is one of the many places she calls home. Korea was the last of the Asian countries she have lived in, and the country in which she graduated high school. And thus, it will always hold a special place in her heart.

In her own words, "Living in a place that is still at war as opened up my eyes to the world. I look at everything in a whole new light and it really made me grateful to be an American. I really loved a lot of things about Korea. I loved roaming the streets of Seoul (a city larger than New York), eating the food, and just exploring many of the cultural attractions. I also loved meeting new people, making friends, and just being a teenager in big city."

Here are a few more posts from Telli for your reading and learning enjoyment:

Americans are Stupid and I'm Suppose to be Proud

Did I ever tell you about that time I went to North Korea?

Destination - Austin, TX

Today we are going to visit Austin Texas with Rebecca (who just converted her blog to blogger so don't get confused) from The Texas Darlings. Austin is the laid back, cool town of Texas- no snobs and over-developed places around here. Just look at the beautiful rolling hills and gorgeous green trees. Who wouldn't be happy. Take those locals coming towards us to talk for example. Everyone takes the time to get to know you and really enjoy life here.

First we have to visit the "cool" spots around town even if they are way cooler that we ever will be! Down town is very eclectic with the University, the State Capitol, hippie Congress Ave., and party town 6th street all within walking distance. There is so much to do here!!

What is that in the sky over there?? Check this video out!

What goes better with bats than the Natural Bridge Caverns, one of the most beautiful caverns in the country located about an hour south of Austin. The tour is taking us through several large “rooms” that have these huge natural rock structures. Isn't it amazing and beautiful? Listen to the kids, they just love it!

Now I'm starving how about you? Lets go get some BBQ! Just a short peaceful drive 30 mins south of Austin into the Texas Hill Country there is possibly the best BBQ on Earth. The Salt Lick opened in 1967 on a ranch in Driftwood, TX.

They came up with this original name by the deer who were attracted to the large rocks found on the ranch. They would gather around and “lick” salt and minerals found in the rocks. Thus the name, “Salt Lick”. Today it is a well-know BBQ joint that is busy for both lunch and dinner...and we can see why! Just take a look at how much charm it oozes, and this is just the outside. Yum!

Hungry for more Austin charm, you're in luck because Rebecca has put together an awesome "Getting to Know Austin" list. Go check it out and say hi for me!

Pit Stop - Blog Awards!!

I am so thrilled to announce we have won our first awards!! La Belle Mere has given us not 1 but 2 blog awards. She even did a nice little write-up on me.

"Katie Lane – Travelling the Blogosphere - Not only is she a talented blog page designer type lady but she has also come up with this ingenious new site for blog recognition. Rather than just randomly selecting featured blogs she uses "locations" as the theme so we not only get introduced to new blogs, but also new parts of the world to. Fantastic idea."

Here they are in all their glory.

I'd like to pass them on to all our past features. Enjoy them ladies, and thanks again for letting me feature you!!

Melissa from Smitten by Britain
Kim from The Misadventures of Mub.
Kelly from DesignTies
Kasey from All That is Good
Becky from Farmgirl Paints.
Shelly from That Girl Blogs
Rebecca from My Crazy Life with 4 Kids
Lori from Peterson St. Louis
Kimi from So many Kids, So Little Time
Rachel from A Little Bit Of Kooky
Cynthia from A Shimmy in My Spirit
Juls from Every Day is a Crazee Day
Jen from Tatertots and Jello