Barbie Cow: You found me how?
You found me how? Most of the time, new readers find this blog by searching for travel-related terms, such as …Read the Rest
Monthly Archives: January 2012
My First ROW80 Check-in: How Twitter Prompted Me to Write a Memoir
I love reading memoirs and diaries (published ones!) I recently picked up three memoirs at Half Price Books: “Waiting – …Read the Rest
Kalachandji’s Restaurant and Palace in Dallas, Texas: Good Food which just happens to be Vegetarian
Kalachandji’s Restaurant and Palace in Dallas, Texas is located in a Hare Krishna temple, but don’t let that scare you off. No one is out to push their religious beliefs on you. Every time I have eaten there, the wait staff is so pleasant and courteous that I’m tempted to find more places of worship to dine at! Plus, I love dining in their garden courtyard with its stained glass windows and a gorgeous tree in the center.
It’s Different in Naples, Italy: The Neapolitan Playing Card Deck
Differences Between the Neapolitan and American Card Deck Did you know that in Naples, Italy people play cards with a …Read the Rest
Traveler’s Show & Tell: From Favelas to Faceburger
Welcome to the January 21, 2012 edition of Traveler’s Show and Tell. This week’s Traveler’s Show and Tell blog carnival …Read the Rest
Transatlantic Cruise Sunsets and How I was Inspired by a Vacuum Cleaner Salesman
One of the first things people ask when I tell them I’m a writer is, “Where do you get your ideas?” I find this kinda funny, because to me, ideas are like spores; they are everywhere, but seem invisible until they suddenly pop up into your mind like tiny mushrooms. For instance, I recently wrote “Is Transatlantic Cruising Right for You?” for The Traveler’s Way. Where did I get that idea? From a conversation I had with a vacuum cleaner salesman.
What is the Traveler’s Show and Tell blog carnival?
The Traveler’s Show & Tell blog carnival is a roundup of interesting travel-themed articles and photo essays from all over the web that I host right here on Mental Mosaic: Even Home is a Travel Deestination every other Saturday. It’s a fun way to enjoy armchair traveling, while finding interesting blogs to follow. Plus, if you’re a blogger, participating in my carnival helps drive new readers to your blog, while giving your site a healthy inbound link. To view past issues, simply click on the “Traveler’s Show & Tell” link at the top of this page.
New Orleans’ Cafe du Monde: A Taste of History
New Orleans’ Cafe du Monde: A Taste of History When you enjoy a cup of chicory-laced coffee and a plate …Read the Rest
Traveler’s Show & Tell: Road Trips, Layovers and Wanderlust
Welcome to the January 7, 2012 edition of Traveler’s Show and Tell. This week’s Traveler’s Show and Tell blog carnival …Read the Rest
Seven Links Challenge: Tag – I’m It!
I am not sure who started the 7 Links Challenge, but I was recently tagged by Susan Silver of Cirque du Mot. (Thanks, Susan!) Here are links to posts on Mental Mosaic that are: the most beautiful, the most popular, the most controversial, the most helpful, surprisingly successful, and the most overlooked. I’ve also tagged several bloggers to take the Seven Link Challenge for themselves.
