Attractions

Welcome to the February 25, 2009 edition of the Carnival of Cities, where we tour the world in one blog post, through the eyes and words of contributing bloggers.

Next week we’ll be back at the Carnival’s “home” blog, Family Travel on BootsnAll.

Off we go….

Cities in the Americas

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Tom Tessin lists his Top 3 Hotels for Cincinnati, Ohio posted at FAC Travel Blog, saying, “Plan on making a trip to Cincinnati? I’ve been there plenty of times and look at which hotels I think are the best.”

San Diego, California, USA Neil Ransom presents Cute Cuddly Baby Animals posted at Kate and Neil’s Official Website, saying, “If you’re looking for cute and cuddly creatures, then San Diego is the place to go.”

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA Vera Marie Badertscher browses the stacks in Destination: NOLA Book Stores posted at A Travelers’ Library, saying, “New Orleans offers more than just rowdy Mardi Gras. There are more bookstores per square mile in the French Quarter than you will find in most other cities.”

Silicon Valley, California, USA Silicon Valley Blogger presents Outsourcing Romance For $100,000 A Year: Love And Matchmaking 2.0 posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Love in Silicon Valley, USA.”

Durham, North Carolina, USA GrrlScientist presents ScienceOnline09: Meeting the NCCU’s BRITEs at Research Triangle posted at Living the Scientific Life, saying, “Have you ever been in a pharmaceutical research facility? This is my photoessay documenting one of the many interesting field trips I went on while speaking at Science Online 09 in Durham, North Carolina. This photoessay is about my visit to North Carolina Central University’s Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE) facilities at North Carolina’s famous Research Triangle, where their main focus is discovering new cancer pharmaceuticals.”

Van Horn, Texas, USA ricksworld takes a look at Van Horn, Texas posted at Rick’s World, saying, “I took a road less traveled in life, and here is one of my stops along the way. This post will give you a brand new way of seeing Van Horn, Texas or any city.”

San Diego, California, USA Penny Realty Blogger looks at the past in Mission Beach: 1900s-2000s posted at San Diego Vacation Rentals at Penny Realty Blog.

St Louis, Missouri, USA Vihar Sheth wrestles with transportation options in 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Test Drive and Mental Strife posted at Vihar Sheth.

Cities in Europe

Broadgate, Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Riversider has a list of 85 Ways To Build Community posted at Broadgate Is Great.

Paris, France Happy Hotelier finds automotive bliss in Paris (2): The undiscovered Panhard Levassor X73 Cabriolet posted at Happy Hotelier, saying, “I found this one so poetic.”

Moscow, Russia Antonia Malchik describes The Moscow metro, living art museum posted at Perceptive Travel Blog.

Ibiza Town, Spain Erika presents The Island Of Ibiza posted at Visiting Spanish Speaking Countries, saying, “Among the hottest tourist destinations in Spain is the island of Ibiza. Situated in the Mediterranean Sea about 80 kilometers off the Spanish coast, it is one of the Balearic Islands.”

Paris, France Lanora Mueller gives us the scoop on Eight places where you can eat for free in Paris posted at WritingTravel.com.

Rome, Italy Vera Lang presents 48-Hr-Tour in Ancient Rome posted at Travel Trip Vacation .com, saying, “Article and fact-filled video on the highlights of Rome. Get in the mood for a vacation to La bella Italia! Video also includes practical travel tips.”

Cities in Asia

Manila, the Philippines Kathryn has the details on 15 Places to Visit in Metro Manila, Philippines posted at Kathryn Vercillo on HubPages, saying, “Highlights of places that you should see if you’re going to visit Manila.”

Muttom, India AdmirableIndia.com presents Trip to Kanyakumari: Chapter 14: Muttom Beach: Part 1: Sunset posted at AdmirableIndia.com.

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Vietnam Jonny Platt presents Taxis in Saigon – How to avoid being taken for a ride posted at Vietnam Travel, saying, “Hey there! I’ve just had my parents visiting in Saigon and it struck me how hard it can be as a traveller to tell the difference between legitimate and naughty taxis, so I’ve put together this guide.”

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