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We Blog The World. Additional Genres Events. Jump to Content Area Ready, set, seek! You can join in the hunt at the annual Mushroom Festival in Mansfield Village, 62323 South Mill Road, Mansfield (Parke County), Indiana. It takes place April 26 and 27, 2014. Want to hunt? You can register each day between 8 and 10 a.m. at Fox’s Overlook; fee is $8. Road Trips Foodies can win a prize for the largest mushroom each day, regardless of where it was found.

Visitors who join in the mushroom hunt can take home a hand carved mushroom walking stick — awarded to those who find the largest and most mushrooms. The lively scene at Taste of Potrero 2013. Want to check out a bunch of great San Francisco restaurants and bars in one place, and help out a local public school? Read more… If you’ve ever longed to experience the endless possibilities of fungus, then head to the 32nd annual Morel Mushroom Festival takes place May 16 through 18, 2014, in Muscoda, Wisconsin. Read more… Read more… Next Page » Our Books. Renee Blodgett. About Renee Blodgett Renee Blodgett is the founder of We Blog the World. The site combines the magic of an online culture and travel magazine with a global blog network and has contributors from every continent in the world. Having lived in 10 countries and explored nearly 80, she is an avid traveler, and a lover, observer and participant in cultural diversity.

She is also the CEO and founder of Magic Sauce Media, a new media services consultancy focused on viral marketing, social media, branding, events and PR. For over 20 years, she has helped companies from 12 countries get traction in the market. Known for her global and organic approach to product and corporate launches, Renee practices what she pitches and as an active user of social media, she helps clients navigate digital waters from around the world.

Renee has been blogging for over 16 years and regularly writes on her personal blog Down the Avenue, Huffington Post, BlogHer, We Blog the World and other sites. Details: Pros: Cons: Asia. Jump to Content Area Asia Recently, I went for a weekend trip with my friends to the city which proudly proclaims to be the “City of Birds” i.e. Bharatpur. Bharatpur is a typical Indian small town which is still at bay from the mall culture akin to the metros. Since, I was travelling after a long time in Roadways bus, the ride was little uncomfortable and a bumpy one for me. I reached Bharatpur Bus Terminal at around 3 pm and wandered in the city till I found a residence decent enough to not blow my pocket. Read more… Since this is my first trip to Japan, it would be foolish for me to declare that visiting Japan in one month is better than any other. Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo Japan is literally painted pink and white during early April.

Read more… China is not only the third-largest country in the world in terms of area, but also boasts a long history, spanning more than 5,000 years of human civilization. Beijing Read more… Street art in the little town of Fort Kochi. Read more… About. North America. Jump to Content Area Spring is my favorite time of year in Texas and a perfect time to go on a hike to McKinney Roughs Nature Park outside of Austin. A gifted naturalist (not to be confused with “naturist,” you dirty person!) , my friend Megan is like a walking encyclopedia when it comes to the plants and animals of Texas, a trait made all the more astounding by the fact that she has a heart as golden as the fields of mustard that blaze in the Texas spring.

Megan’s friend Carla, who is also a flippin’ genius when it comes to central Texas wildlife, joined us as well. As the three of us traipsed through the countryside yesterday, we came upon a veritable rainbow of red cardinals, orange Indian Paintbrush, green leaves and underbrush, wild blue and indigo Texas bluebonnets and purple phlox. I felt lucky not only to be at home in Texas during this beautiful time of year, but to have the privilege of exploring the natural beauty of the Lone Star State with such amazing people beside me. Pacific. Jump to Content Area Pacific Fish scales have a way of slipping into my morning coffee cup. The car always smells of salmon flesh, and frozen fillets tumble out whenever I open the freezer door. But Hadyn feels about fishing as I feel about traveling: that it is an act of passion, of reverence, which must be practiced as often as possible in order to feel a legendary moment of aliveness.

Expectations can be deceiving; in the end, you never know what you’ll end up with. In the right locations, it’s easy to lose yourself in isolated reflection. You spend so much time waiting, time itself can loose importance and become merely a part of the experience. The most awe-striking experiences aren’t always easy to reach. What is it… Read more… Cheese-making at Trevin Farms, Vermont. 1. Experience life as a farmer in modern times at family-owned Trevin Farms in Sudbury, Vermont. Read more… Amanda and son drinking fresh squeezed orange juice in Penang, Malaysia Interested in traveling with the kids?

Central America. Jump to Content Area Central America For those looking to travel to Guatemala, the country is full of beautiful landscapes, delicious food and immersive culture worth exploring. To show you what I’m talking about, here’s a look at some highlights through Instagrammed Guatemala photos from my recent trip. Pepian is the national dish of #Guatemala. Beautiful colonial architecture abounds in Antigua, Guatemala, with some of the most noteworthy sights being near Central Park. Opt for local restaurants over touristy venues. Read more… You’ll have a trek a bit to reach Earth Lodge. Helping People Live Better Lives Despite the steep terrain, we’re immediately transported to a bohemian heaven full of tranquility that wouldn’t be possible if the place were accessible to cars.

Read more… A Guatemalan woman making fresh tortillas in Antigua Looking to travel to Guatemala? 1. It’s not uncommon — especially at the end of the month — for ATMs (or cajeros) to run out of money. 2. View from my window… 1. Travel,Ideas,Culture (WeBlogtheWorld) South America. Jump to Content Area South America During the September 18 Fiestas Patrias last year, we decided to take a train to the Valle de Colchagua. Several of Chile’s central valleys have been given over to vineyards, and the Colchagua Valley in particular has gained international renown due to some award-winning wines that have begun to emerge in recent years from this region. September in Colchagua is the last month of winter, and during the first day of our stay we had overcast skies and cool weather.

Also, being the end of the rainy season, we were able to enjoy the valley at one of its greenest times of the year. Much like southern and central California, for many months of the year, central Chile receives very little rain, and as a result the valleys, hills and mountains are rarely as green as they are at the end of winter. Conversely, being the very beginning of the agricultural season, the vineyards themselves were still barren of leaves. Read more… Read more… Puerto Lopez Read more… 1. Europe. Jump to Content Area Europe A carefree tour is nothing short of a blessing these days. It is a leisure that only few can afford in time and in money. It is an escape from the burnouts of noisy cities, polluted lanes, stressful work, social strife and much more.

It is a journey to peace. Travel Experiences You Always Wanted to Have – And Share! Whether it is an exotic massage on a beach in Thailand, a crazy dance with village farmers, or even a long drive with your childhood friend in his Lamborghini, you have an irresistible urge to show it off to the world, just like you have been seeing it long until your own journey. Read more… Lake Atitlan. 1. I spent over two months in Guatemala as part of an 18-month family around the world trip. 2. Read more… If you think everyone you know has been to Barcelona, you’re probably right. 1. 2. 3.

Antoni Gaudí is Barcelona’s best-known artist, but Joan Miró’s work was just as significant Read more… Read more… Read more… Connect to the Local Restaurant Scene. Middle East. Jump to Content Area Middle East Camel riding on the edge of Mesr at the Dasht-e Kavir desert. It was less than six months ago that I went camel riding for the first time on my travels. I was backpacking in Iran and we somehow ended up in a couple of remote settlements in the central desert – firstly in the town of Khoor and then we headed out for a night in Mesr. These remote towns are north east of Yazd and in a desert area called the Dasht-e Kavir.

To get to Mesr, there is no bus station, no train station, no garaj and no airport. Read more… I have toyed with Dubai and the United Arab Emirates a bunch of times on my journeys. 1. 2. Read more… Cheese-making at Trevin Farms, Vermont. 1. Experience life as a farmer in modern times at family-owned Trevin Farms in Sudbury, Vermont. Read more… Over a period of 9 days in Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates, from February 6th to the 14th, 2014, the night shines and the city is reinvented. Below, driving to the Kaluts desert in Iran. Read more… Africa. Jump to Content Area Africa Below are ten top things to do and places to visit in South Africa. 1. Hike up Lion’s Head At Full Moon This hike is a firm favorite of many travelers and locals who make the hour-long walk to the top of Cape Town’s iconic mountain peak. A full moon hike is one of the most popular ways to revel in the view and energy of Cape Town’s bustling cityscape.

Situated between Table Mountain and Lion’s Head, the walk is easygoing and well worth the trip at any time of day, although nighttime offers the most romantic view of the sea of lights below. Lions Head, Signal Hill Other suggestions: Cape Town is home to many incredible hikes. The Majingilane coalition opposite Varty Camp – Photo by James Tyrrell 3. Read more… At night Africa really comes into it’s own and it is a fantastic part of any luxury safari when guests can experience this. Read more… Travel isn’t always pretty. 1. 2. Read more… Read more… One of the main highlights of any trip is the people.

Read more… Antarctica. Jump to Content Area Antarctica still ranks as my number one travel adventure to-date — a pure Winter Wonderland and an untouched paradise. Top 5 Islands in Antarctica. 1. Deception Island Try and ensure a visit to Deception Island is included on your trip. It’s a forever deceiving island and a former volcano. A narrow passage takes you through the opening in the letter “C” and you’ll spend a day inside the letter “C” shaped island. The magical Whaler’s Bay in Deception Island, Antarctica There is also a disused whaling station and an airline hangar plus some graves in Whaler’s Bay. 2. Arrival at… Read more… Antarctica’s beauty is hard to get out of my mind. Have you ever had a trip that ruined you?

For years when people asked me where I dreamed of going my answer was Antarctica. Read more… I had been wanting to go to Chile for many years now – why it took so long to get to South America is one of those random things as I wrote about here. Read more… Things to note:1. Read more… Via: reddit.com. Caribbean. Jump to Content Area Caribbean Dominica is called the “Nature Island” of the Caribbean and that nickname is well-deserved.

Upon arriving, I embarked on a nearly two hour ride from the airport to the capital city of Roseau. The roads were barely decipherable but nature was all around. Even in the dark, I could make out the families of trees flanking our van on either side. During the next few days, I was to discover various aspects of the island, many of which are rooted in the landscape’s lush vegetation. Whale Watching It’s no secret that I’m more than slightly obsessed with marine mammals. Read more… Fidel Castro’s mustache instantly attracted Michelle’s attention, but his oratory prowess and political passion piqued her interest soon after. U.S. Read more… As I flip back through the hundreds of photos I took while in Dominica I notice a smile creeping upon my face.

Read more… 1. 2. Read more… Carnival is a festival that has fascinated me for years. Read more… Read more… Head to St. Read more…