I'm excited about this month's The Circle link-up. Susanne and I actually collaborated on this topic months ago so I've been itching to share it and let all of you join in on the fun! But first, I want to formally introduce you to this month's co-host:
Heey, I am Susanne. An internationally raised blonde with Dutch roots. I live and go to a university in the Netherlands, but my dream is to live and work everywhere in the world. I love art, music, fashion, travel, good food and movies, so that's mostly what I will be busy with during the day. The Musing Blonde is a place for me to write about all the things I love, things I see in my day to day life and to share my experiences with the world. It's my therapy. Sometimes my posts make no sense and are very vague, other times I come to the point. My blog and writing is a work in progress, but so am I, and I would love for you to join me in my journey. Let's grow together!
When I first met Susanne via the blogging community, I was amazed by all her love for and past adventures around the world. She is such a sweet, sweet blogger and I've loved getting to know her better with each post she writes--and I think you will, too!
Because of Susanne's past travels and love for traveling, we decided to share all about traveling this month. You can choose to either link-up and share a past favorite trip you've been on (the more photos, the merrier!) or you can create a dream travel trip and share that, too. If you do use photos that aren't yours, be sure to give credit where credit is deserved.
So where's my dream trip, you ask?
Honestly, that's a good question. I went back and forth on my answer and finally concluded that I would love to host a blogging retreat in the beautiful city of Seattle--that counts as a trip, right? I am a huge fan of the beautiful scenery in Seattle and would love to go back and not only get a chance to enjoy the city, but get the chance to enjoy it with all of you.
We would take tons of photos, go visit the Space Needle, go shopping at Pike's Place Market, the gum wall, and then eat tons of great food and document all of it, too. And for my coffee-lovers, we'd definitely make a stop at Starbucks for the complete tourist-y effect.
I'm sure many of you are wondering why I would choose Seattle, though. Well, long story short, my family stayed there a few years ago and ever since, I've had this odd feeling--an itch, if you may--that I would either be back to visit again or possibly even stay there for a longer period of time. There's something about that beautiful city that got to me. There's just the right amount of city and nature that I need and love.
So what about you? Do you have a favorite trip you'd like to share? A future dream trip you'd like to share about? Like, I don't know, maybe come visit me or come out to this hypothetical-but-maybe-potentially-future Seattle trip of mine? Link-up so I can read all about it!
Here's the fine print: to participate, simply write your travel post, link-up, and then grab a button below and paste it somewhere on your blog. Then, go traveling around everyone else's blogs and see where they've been or where they want to go next!
Because of Susanne's past travels and love for traveling, we decided to share all about traveling this month. You can choose to either link-up and share a past favorite trip you've been on (the more photos, the merrier!) or you can create a dream travel trip and share that, too. If you do use photos that aren't yours, be sure to give credit where credit is deserved.
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So where's my dream trip, you ask?
all photos taken by yours truly in 2010.
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So what about you? Do you have a favorite trip you'd like to share? A future dream trip you'd like to share about? Like, I don't know, maybe come visit me or come out to this hypothetical-but-maybe-potentially-future Seattle trip of mine? Link-up so I can read all about it!
Here's the fine print: to participate, simply write your travel post, link-up, and then grab a button below and paste it somewhere on your blog. Then, go traveling around everyone else's blogs and see where they've been or where they want to go next!
Love this!! I've been to Seattle a few times but have never really gotten to do the touristy things because I've always gone with people who have been a million times or live there. :(
ReplyDeleteI'm with you! My family and I did a few of the touristy things but since we weren't there very long, we didn't get to do everything or really take in all the sights. We're going to have to go together or something someday so we can experience it all!
DeleteOh I cannot wait to join in on the fun of this link-up!! I was just in Seattle and blogged about it last night!! You NEED to go!! One of my favorite cities ever, though I am a bit biased since I lived there for 2 years.
ReplyDelete1. I am sooo glad you linked up. When I got the email notification, I seriously smiled. :)
Delete2. That's crazy! Now that you mention it, I do remember that you met Bailey Jean and that you were in Seattle (all via instagram). I hope you had a great trip! I so want to go back and I'm thinking another road trip is in store for me soon.
3. I had no idea you lived in Seattle! That's awesome! It's definitely a great city and a city I hope to be able to explore more of someday. :)
Seattle, def. on my list when I head back to the US and make a trip around the country.
ReplyDeleteSo glad I got the opportunity to co-host The Circle with you!
xxSusanne
Seattle is definitely a must-visit! I only wish I was there for a longer period of time so I could truly experience and take in all of the sights. :)
DeleteAnd I agree! I'm so glad we finally got to co-host together. Thanks again for linking up and co-hosting with me!
p.s. I think you might be a no-reply commenter. Just thought I'd let you know!
DeleteI think I'M a no-reply commenter too.. how in the world do you fix that?
DeleteHi Shayla! I think you might be, too! My blog friend, Susannah, actually has a post and I think it might help! I've noticed that this happens a lot to people who switch their Blogger profiles to their Google+ profiles. :) Hope this helps!
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What a great linkup! I love Seattle so much too!!! :-D
ReplyDeleteSeattle is definitely a great city! I really wish I could have stayed longer when my family and I visited. It's definitely at the top of my travel destination wishlist. :)
Deleteumm..YES! Blogging retreat would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Seattle, always wanted to go though.
I know, right? This past year I've really had a dream to attend a blogging conference or retreat. There's something so amazing about going somewhere where people understand the blogging-thing and where people also share my love for photography and real friendship, too. :)
DeleteAnd Seattle is a beautiful city! Maybe my hypothetical blogging retreat dream will come true someday so you can come see it!
So true! I would love to do that :)
DeleteI think it would be so great to just sit and share my heart with others and love for blogging.
Yes me too, i really hope we can make this happen.
I am living in Costa Rica so I had to add one of my travel posts to your link up! My post is about a trip that was a little less than glamorous- what traveling is really like sometimes! :)
ReplyDeleteOoh, that's so cool! I'm excited to check it out, Lauren! Thanks for linking up with me! :)
DeleteAnd I agree with you, I haven't done a lot of traveling but it's definitely not always glamorous. And I hope you didn't interpret my "that's so cool!" reaction as a reaction to your statement about traveling not always being glamorous--that's definitely not what I meant!
DeleteI have always wanted to hit the north west coast too!!
ReplyDeleteYou should! I am in love with the PNW and the West Coast is a beautiful area. Come visit me, okay? :)
DeleteHello! Beautiful photos! And blogging retreat! We are speaking the same language! I've been bouncing around the idea of doing a blogging retreat too, but in Cambria!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Samantha! A blogging retreat is seriously on my bucket list now and I so hope that we can meet up someday or attend one together. A retreat in Cambria sounds good to me, too! I was seriously in love with your photos from your trip in Cambria so I'm glad you included that one in the link-up! :)
DeleteA blogging retreat to Seattle??!!! Let's really make this happen, because Seattle (Pacific Northwest in general) is in my top 5 places to visit! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, let's! Ever since my last trip I've had a strong desire to go back and explore more of the city. And I've also always wanted to go on a blogging retreat so combining the two seemed like a no-brainer. :) And please come visit me in the PNW! I want to hike and take tons of photos with ya! :)
DeleteI am so excited! I just linked up to the Circle this month!! :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, I'm excited to read it! Thanks for linking up, girl! :)
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