What's new and exciting at My Melange?

I have decided that we need to have some more fun around here...and I'd like your help with that!!  I am introducing two new categories, and the best part is...they are interactive!

Yep, that's right.  It's all about you!!

Let's get right to it...

Numero Uno~

Since this is part travel blog, beginning next Tuesday...I will have a weekly feature called Travel Tip Tuesday.  I will post a new travel tip every Tuesday.  It can be anything.  Airfare, packing secrets, discounts, new hotels or museums opening.  Really.  Anything. 

Here is where you come in.....I want YOUR travel tips!!  You know you have 'em, those certain little things you always do when you travel.  Something your friend taught you or something you read somewhere.  That little something that makes your life a little easier when you travel.  And what fun it is to learn from one another, right? 

So, send me your travel tips!!!! 

Email them over to me at mymelange (at) yahoo(dot) com, with Travel Tip Tuesday in the subject line. Please include your first name and city and/or country, so that when I post your tip, you get the credit.  If you happen to have a blog, please include that info as well, I will give you a little *linky love*

Travel Tip Tuesday will kick-off next Tuesday, so get your tips in by Monday!

Numero due~

I have also admired so many travel photos on other blogs.  I thought it would be a great to see photos and hear stories of other readers travels!  So sticking with the travel theme, I will also reveal....Travel Photo Fridays.  This will be a once a month event, on the 2nd Friday of the month.

I will post another readers picture and a short description (written by you of course) of why it is one of your favorite pic's.  And of course, you have to tell us where the picture is!! 

Now, as you know this is a blog with a focus on Europe, so if you have pictures to submit that are from Europe..that would be spectacular...but it doesn't have to be Europe.  It can be anywhere in the world...really!!  The more diverse, the better, right?

Won't it be fun to see different parts of the world that you haven't gotten a chance to visit yet?  Maybe we'll be inspired to travel somewhere we had never even considered. 

So, I don't know about you, but  I am pretty excited to see these photos start rolling in!!  If you have a friend or another blogger that has great photos on their blog, it might be a great opportunity to tell them about this event.  The more the merrier!!

Email your photos and descriptions over to mymelange (at) yahoo (dot)com and put Travel Photo Friday in the subject line.  Again, include your name, location and blog (if you have one).  May 9th is the official kick-off for this event!!

Fingers crossed, these events will be complete with blog badges.  Since I am graphically challenged, it is taking a little longer than I expected, but I am hoping to have it all worked out soon!

I need your help to make this successful.  So, get your entries in...I can't wait to see all the good stuff rollin' in!!! 

Stay tuned.....

 

Comments

[le petit cabinet de curiosites]

I'm going to try to send you some tips !
That is a wonderful idea

[Geggie]

Oh! This sounds like fun! I'll be particpating for sure!!

[bleeding espresso]

Fun fun! I have tips! I have photos! Woohoo!

[My Melange responds...]

Mel~ I'd love your tips!!! Bring 'em on!!

Geggie~ I hoped you would...you travel ALOT!!

Michelle~ You always have a spot here, mia amica ;)

[Joe]

Great.... I'm leaving Saturday for London and Barcelona though.... any tips today?;) I'll make sure to get some good photos for an upcoming Friday!

[melissa @ the inspired room]

Sounds fun, girl! Great idea! I have some photos, but they were Pre-Blogging so not sure how fantabulous they will be. Pre-blogging I didn't think much about photos, I wish I could head back to Europe now and take them with my blogger perspective!

I'll have a look see and send something....

Happy day!

[Kathy]

Great ideas! I have lots of photos, and some tips too.

[My Melange responds]

Joe~ Well, my advice...repack and take less that you think you needed!!! hehe And yes...I would love some entries for London and Barcelona...two places I have yet to make it too!! Bring 'em on!!

Melissa~ C'mon girl...don;t be shy. They don;t ahve to be fantabulous...they just have to mean something to you.... I would love for you to contribute ;)

Kathy~ Thanks...and send 'em, definitely...send 'em!!!

[Joanne at Frutto della Passione]

Wowee what fun! What great ideas, I'm really looking forward to this!

[Joanne at Frutto della Passione]

I just went through my pictures - how many can I send? hee
I have a lot that I really really like, what's my limit ;)
I have lots of tips too, I just need to get organized and write them down for you - what a great idea!

[My Melange responds]

Joanne~ There is no limit!! The more the merrier..that is what I say!!! This way, I have enough to keep us going for a while...please send 'em ALL along. I would love to read and see whatcha got ;)

[Maryann]

That's a wonderful and fun idea, Robin. (I love your photos)

[Linda]

Great idea! I'll be posting pics from my Paris trip if I can get my act together. I'm leaving today!!!

[My Melange responds]

Maryann~ Thanks...and I hope you can send a few things along...I'd love to hear from you...

Linda~ Thanks!! Hope you can participate...
Bon Voyage :) Say *bonjour* to Paris for me :)

[Jeni]

These sound like two great events! Good thinking Robin. I will submit something soon.

[rochambeau]

Sounds like fun Robin.
If I think of any good tips, I'll send them over to you.
Hope all is well!
Happy May Day!
Your blog looks great!
xo
Constance