Fun Things to Do – Cool Places to Go

Would you like to write an article for Things You Should Do? It could be about your favorite golf course, the best coffee in your town, the piano bar where you sang “I Did it My Waaaaay”. Perhaps it’s the best vintage clothing store for hundreds of miles or a cool place to listen to jazz. Do you want to share your secret about the fantastic day spa you went to on vacation or the most amazing chocolate desserts?

Our list of guest authors & correspondents includes some of the world’s award winning travel writers as well as everyday folks. If you’d like to be a part, please contact me at Twitter @juliemarg. The rules for submission are few: it must be a place or event that you love, it must have it’s own website to link to and it can’t be a national chain. If you have a photo for illustration, it’s fantastic, but it isn’t required.

Please check out the suggestions of our guest authors below.

Happy Traveling!

Julie

Two Guest Posts

travelblissful / Erica Johansson
Freelance writer. Blogger. Traveler. Film buff. Music lover. Vegetarian. Foodie. Optimist. Dreamer.

Manatura – Malmoe, Sweden
Amazing Cuisine at Some of California’s Best Food Events

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One Guest Post

AKNickerson
writer, photographer, and traveler

Santa Maria Sopra Minerva – Rome, Italy

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AlienNextDoor / Nina Munteanu
Nina is a Canadian SF author of novels and short stories. You can find her stuff on Amazon and her blog and a bookstore near you.

Eat Drink & Be Merry on Bardstown Road – Louisville, Kentucky

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BeckyMcCray / Becky McCray
Small town entrepreneur. That includes an odd mix of liquor store owner, grant and project consultant, and cattle rancher.

Cafe Bahnhof – Waynoka, Oklahoma

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Bluzepher
wanna be Computer Geek, Linux, blogger, Air Force Reservist and Runner soon I hope

California Dreaming – Charleston, South Carolina

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brendabeck / Brenda
Consultant and coach

Desert Botanical Gardens – Phoenix, Arizona

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CathyBrowne / Cathy Browne
Talk to me! PR strategist, Twevangelist, coach. Mission-turn classic PR on its ear with social media. Love work, wine, cats, US politics, bellydancing, curling

Restaurant Casablanca – Redwood City, California

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CathyVon / Cat
A German Born Yankee Living Under Carolina Blue, crafting, writing, reporting, reading, practicing Buddhism, and loving it! http://truthfuljournalism.us

Captain Tom’s Seafood – Staley, North Carolina

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cestbeth / Elizabeth Smith
C’est Beth! French/Spanish Prof, Travel Manager, Travel Blogger, Frequent Flyer, Avon Sales eRep, NY Yankees fan, wine fan

Original Crab Shanty – Bronx, New York

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ChristineG / Christine Gallagher
Teaching small biz owners how to use online marketing and social media to attract more biz. Chocolate Addict. Jersey Girl. Info Junkie.

La Campagne – Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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cmwooll / Cyndee Woolley, APR
Accredited Public Relations Professional, Communications Director and most importantly…Mom

Food & Thought – Naples, Florida

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cookingwithamy
I’m a writer, recipe developer and all-around culinary enthusiast. PLEASE NOTE: I can’t stand automatic DM’s! I may stop following you if you send me one…

Town – Honolulu, Hawaii

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DanTraveling / DanTraveling.com
Our Target Audience Hasn’t Been Born Yet

Mountain Churches of Blue Ridge Virginia

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debohobo / Debo Hobo Travel
I’m just posting what’s on my mind. I’m curious about your thoughts too!

5 Things You Should Do After the Holidays

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DeirdreReid / Deirdre Reid
Member, community and association management and marketing professional │ lifelong learner │ food and restaurant veteran │ craft beer lover │ yogini │ hiker

Sacramento Brewing Company – Sacramento, California

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deliciousbaby
I am a mother of two (ages 3 1/2 and 2) living in Seattle, WA. My blog, www.deliciousbaby.com is about traveling with babies, toddlers and kids.

Granja xocolateria La Pallaresa – Barcelona, Spain

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DesertMama / BethBlair
Moving to MN, Travel Writer/Expert – Former Flight Attendant – Mom-of-2 – Co-founder http://travelingmamas.com – Loves to LIVE Laugh, Inspire, Vacation, Explore

Zinburger – Tucson, Arizona

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GoVisitHawaii / Sheila Beal
I write an unbiased Hawaii blog that shares advice for making the most of a Hawaii vacation from finding the best deals to appreciating the trails and culture.

Twist at HanoHano – Waikiki Beach, Hawaii

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hblackwell
Child of God, Mom of 1, Wife 2 cutie, Rancher. Passionate bout teaching science & Bible AND teaching Small Biz Owners 2 turn sites into customer magnets.

Perini Ranch Steakhouse – Buffalo Gap, Texas

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HuddyDesign / Sarah Hudson
flash designer & developer, freelancer, triathlete. tend to put the & F-U! in fun. don’t take it personally.

Cucina Alessa – Newport Beach, California

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iKangaroo / Chris Carriero
Living in Paris after Rome, Jerusalem, Quetzaltenango & Dayton, OH. Food, art, history & new media aficionado. Pragmatist & dreamer. Today’s Tom Saw

El Petit Apolo – Barcelona, Spain

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JamaicaTripper / Jamaica Tripper .com
Jamaica travel planning site by professional travel writers.

Strawberry Hill – Kingston, Jamaica

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JCreatureTravel / Jeanine Barone
independent journalist+consultant in travel and food

Asador Extebarri – Axpe, Spain

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jessflynn
Storyteller – Journalist turned PR pro / Agency owner trying to find my way

Best Boise Breakfasts – Boise, Idaho

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Jetsetlife / Jetsetlife.tv
It’s time to live! http://www.jetsetlife.tv/blog

Cavo Paradison – Mykonos, Greece

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juliebonnheath / Julie Bonn Heath-PR
PR Principal, Author, National Freelancer, Blogger, Christian, Gardener, Green Mom, Host of #idol & #journchat particpant

Cranky Sue’s – Cannon Beach, Oregon

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juliedarling / Julie Rorrer
untamed entrepreneur, Texan uprooted to CT, gardener, chef, maker of things, fake knitter, wanna-be accordion player, & my dog is the one they call Lucybell

Pho Mai – Middleton, Connecticutt

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kag2u / Kelly Goodman
I’m a badass and I like to travel. I run a blog for independent travelers, Travellious.com

Allman’s Bar B Q - Fredericksburg, Virginia

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katerinafiore
Travel Writer-Florence addict-Photographer-BodyFLOW Instructor-EU Citizen-

i’Lorenzaccio – Florence, Italy

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kelleyvick
Writer, Broadcast Journalist and Blogger covering all things travel, culture and style

Tia Pol – New York City

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kimhaynes / Kim Haynes
Recruiting Specialist / SoMed Geek at Kershner Trading / Have an affinity for Tex-Mex / Addicted to BravoTV

Chuy’s – Austin, Texas

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kiwiwriter
exploring the world of travel writing, finding my feet and learning when to leap

Madrid on Two Wheels – The Segway Tour

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k2whino
wine buyer/dreamer

Chalk Food & Wine – Covington, Kentucky

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kristen_okla / Kristen Turley, APR
Passionate about family, friends, the Cubs, shoes & PR/Mktg | APR | Social media enthusiast | PRSA SW dist board member

In the Raw – Tulsa, Oklahoma

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lanejoplin / lane joplin
Digital Strategist taking on the SM world

Zipp’s Sports Grill – Scottsdale, Arizona

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MaureenMetcalf
Founder of Metcalf & Associates, Inc. Transforming Organizations with Level 5 Leadership – Coach, University Faculty, Consultant, Speaker, Meditator, Art lover

Northstar Cafe – Columbus, Ohio

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McMedia / Sandi McKenna
I wear several hats, some call it multi-tasking, some call it ADD, I call it my passion. I’m a Jill of several trades, Writer/Producer~Publicist’s Publicist

The Meranova – Dunedin, Florida

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MMaddness / MaternalMaddness
Mom, writer for documentary film company, editor (Final Cut Pro), and blogger. All in all…one crazy nutjob.

Ted’s Escondido – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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mybellavita / Cherrye Moore
Freelance writer for travel and lifestyle/B&B owner

Harmony Bed & Breakfast – Palermo, Sicily

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Nancydbrown / Nancy D. Brown
Nancy D Brown is a travel writer and blogger. http://lodging.uptake.com/blog/ www.linkedin.com/in/nancydbrown

Ricochet Ridge Ranch – Fort Bragg, California

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Nancymk / Nancy Sutherland
Direct Sales Marketing Queen ,Christian Business Coach, Speaker, 23 yrs.WAHM w/same home biz empowering women, 30DCLadies, Internet Marketing.

Duling Kurtz House – Chester County, Pennsylvania

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purplepassport / Jenn
Travel (my location is always changing!), food, coffee, culture and all things interesting and fun

Good Enough to Eat – New York City, New York

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rentalscout / Joyce Copeland
Just the gems! I scout out and personally review the most distinctive beach houses for rent on or near America’s best beaches.

Sanctuary by the Sea – Pacific Grove, California

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RomyTaormina / Romy Taormina
Nausea Relief Chief, mom, enjoys inspiring and learning from fellow entrepreneurs

Joe Rombi’s – Pacific Grove, California

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SashaKane
Spirit Dancer, Listener of The Heart, Believer In God – Innate Goodness of Man, Spinner of Dreams. Star Gazer, Intellectual Vagabond, *SURVIVOR*

Anaheim White House – Anaheim, California

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Scribbit / Michelle Mitchell
Writing daily from Alaska I’m mother to 4 and I publish my favorite recipes, reviews, crafts and giveaways mixed with stories of life in the Last Frontier.

Double Musky Inn – Girdwood, Alaska

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SusanPreston / Susan Preston
I teach people to be, to do and to have everything in their life and business that they want by empowering them to take ACTION!

Bocci’s Italian Restaurant – Charleston, South Carolina

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taraskipp / Tara Skipp
Talking travel, style, love & life @ www.champagnetravelonabeerbudget.com

High Culture – Low Cost – Melbourne, Australia

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thesassymom / Kristin
A Sassy Mom with one thing on her mind ….CHOCOLATE!!!…and being a Professional Homemaker!

Ab’s Drive-In Salt Lake City, Utah

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TheTravelTart / Anthony
Travel Addict – I spend my time in the mundane workforce trying to figure out new ways to feed my travel addiction. I also write about offbeat travel.

Gin & Tonic Bar – Rundu, Namibia, Africa

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thetripchicks / Ann Lombardi
Ann & Wendy are longtime, unconventional travel consultants/tour guides who love adventure, fitness, & the 70+ countries visited so far on our planet.

Flams – Strasbourg, France

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TonyaPlank / Tonya Plank
writer, culture blogger, former public interest lawyer, amateur ballroom dancer

The Half King – New York City, New York

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twokidsandamap / Jen
Traveling the world with two kids and sharing our stories!

Atlas Oyster Bar – Pensacola, Florida

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xebidy / Dan Roberts
Marketing travel and tourism via the Web and building the TravelGeneration.com travel community

Fergburger – Queenstown, New Zealand

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wandermom / Michelle Duffy
ex-techie mom of two boys, love to travel, learning to blog about it

Elephant & Castle – Dublin, Ireland

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WildJunket / Nellie Huang
Travel addict always on the prowl for new adventures. That’s me- always going on a Wild Junket.

Beijing Imperial Restaurant Ge Ge Fu – Beijing, China