It’s been a week since I was announced as Go with Oh’s guest blogger and the winner of a month’s accommodation in Europe. I’ve come down from cloud nine, and am currently residing on cloud eight. I’ve got a lot of planning and researching to do between now and the time that I leave, but that’s one of my favorite parts of traveling.
And when is it that I’m leaving, you ask? Since I’m not some superstar travel blogger that lives off the keystrokes on my Website, I have to consider my full-time job, especially since I really like it and would like to keep it. I get two and a half days off for Thanksgiving, so I’ve chosen to build my trip around those dates.
Thus, I’m going to Go with Oh in November!
Florence and the Duomo in the winter (credit)
Yeah, yeah, yeah…I know it’s going to be cold. But the truth is, I really miss winter. Living in Houston, I get to break out my J. Crew wool pea coat about three times a year, if I’m lucky. I’ve got wool sweaters that are begging to be worn. And my collection of scarves, gloves, and knit hats are threatening to run away in protest. Plus, think of the red wine and delicious coffees I will get to drink to warm me up.
Ok, so now you know when I’m going. Now the question is whereΒ am I Florencegoing?Β Here’s the dealio. Y’all know I’m going to Florence, but I also get to go to three other cities. Don’t think I’m just going to give all the juicy details at once. Nope! Β I’ll announce a city on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday of next week. You’ll have to check back.
Here are my Open House Group choices:Β Rome, Prague, Berlin, London, Paris, Dublin, Vienna, Barcelona, and Venice.Β Which other three will I visit in addition to Florence? Which would you choose?
I got a BIG surprise Thursday night from lyricist, poet, and emcee, Lyric Michelle. The beautiful and amazingly talented Michelle wanted to show me some Go with Oh support in the form of a rap. A RAP! I’m blown away. It just might be the second coolest thing that’s happened to me. Check it out.
For more from Lyric Michelle, check out her Website where you can listen to her album, As if I was a Child. Also find her on Facebook and Twitter.
Thank you, Michelle! And y’all make sure to check back on Monday when I’ll reveal my first city.
D.J. - The World of Deej
May 4, 2012Is there ever really a bad time for a free month in Europe? I don’t think so. Besides, I love Europe in the winter! Looking forward to tagging along with you here:)
Leah Travels
May 4, 2012No, I don’t believe there is a bad time! I went to Rome right before Christmas a couple of years ago, and it snowed! Can you believe it? It hadn’t snowed in Rome for over 25 years. I loved it, too.
@mrsoaroundworld
May 4, 2012Hummmmmmmmmm I think… Lisbon, Paris and London π
Leah Travels
May 4, 2012Ahhhh, Mrs. O…you know Lisbon isn’t an option. Perhaps that will be Open House Group’s next city though. And London would be nice, especially since I know I’d see you there.
Jody
May 4, 2012Looking forward to the trip!
Leah Travels
May 4, 2012You’ve got until November to pack, Jody. Better start thinking about what you want to do. π
lola dimarco
May 4, 2012love that rap! she is too cute and too cool! can’t wait for the cities to be revealed! will Europe ever be the same after Leah & Lola cross the pond to take it on?!
xo – lola
Leah Travels
May 4, 2012Isn’t Lyric Michelle just the cutest thing? She looks like a uber-cool cartoon character with her larger-than-life personality and hair. LOL! I think we’ve given Europe sufficient amount of time to prepare for us, Lola.
Lauren Brown DiMarco via Facebook
May 4, 2012you know i’m dying to know all the juice details!!
Kristin VanderHey Shaw via Facebook
May 4, 2012Very exciting!
Sara Robles
May 4, 2012We’re thrilled Leah!!!!!!!! OMG!! You rock!!
Leah Travels
May 4, 2012Isn’t it just the coolest, Sara? Lyric Michelle is so talented. Love her!
Sonja Blum Jones via Facebook
May 4, 2012leah!! how did i miss this?!?! so pleased for and proud of you!! i’d choose vienna and venice bc i’ve not been but would go back to prague or barcelona… cant wait to see where you choose! π
Sara Robles
May 4, 2012Yo Michelle, it’s Go With Oh,
Your rap was dope, that’s all we know
Your homegirl Leah’s gon’ have a blast,
Keep up the work, yo’ rhymes got class!
Leah Travels via Facebook
May 4, 2012You were enjoying Texas and family, right Sonja Blum Jones? You’ve got some great choices. I can’t believe you haven’t been to Vienna or Venice! You’re such the travel queen.
Sonja Blum Jones via Facebook
May 4, 2012yup, was in texas last week. if you decide you need a travelling partner in crime (tho im boring and would have evie attached w/me), im your gal! how fun!!
Leah Travels via Facebook
May 4, 2012I do get to bring someone with me. I’m taking where in the world is lola?. BUT, I have lots of folks promising to meet me along the way in my travels. Who knows? I might be in your neck of the woods. How far are you from London now?
Sonja Blum Jones via Facebook
May 4, 2012we’re just in the burbs-35min train to london bridge. def not looking for anything other than an excuse to travel mid-week! π tho you’ve inspired me and as g’s away in hong kong next month, i’m trying to figure out where evie and i are going to go!
Sandy Moore via Facebook
May 4, 2012I would probably pick: Vienna & Venice. I have been to both, but would go back and spend more time in each. Bud would have definitely picked Prague and Berlin….where he has been many times…..IF you had to pick only two? Barcelona might also be a pick, because I haven’t been there. π
Leah Travels via Facebook
May 4, 2012Sonja Blum Jones go some place warm and sunny. You can’t go wrong with that.
Leah Travels via Facebook
May 4, 2012Sandy Moore Ahhhh…Vienna and Venice. I’ve not been to either. Both have items on my bucket list. Can’t go wrong with either of those.
Kieu ~ GQ trippin
May 4, 2012Congrats again, Leah! Living vicariously through you, you know. Fall/ winter in Europe is something I’ve wanted to do, and yes, in the cold. LOL. I think you’ll have an awesome winter Euroland. π
Leah Travels
May 4, 2012Maybe y’all can sneak over and we can have a photo shoot! That would be so much fun in the snow. π Really, thank you. I hope you’re enjoying China. I had mixed reactions when I visited. Safe travels, Kieau.
Shauna
May 5, 2012Leah I missed the announcement!! CONGRATS! You totally deserve this and you’re going to rock it.
There are many times that I actually prefer to travel when it’s cooler. I just don’t think it’s that pretty to be sweating out of every pore as I explore a city. With the right clothing it’ll be great.
I can’t wait to hear where else you choose!
Shauna Roughley via Facebook
May 5, 2012LEAH! I missed the memo! You’re amazing, CONGRATS!
Leah Travels via Facebook
May 5, 2012Shauna Roughley No, you’re amazing! Thanks for the support and great photos. π
Heathers Harmony
May 7, 2012Congratulations Leah! So excited for you and can’t wait to hear all about it!
Leah Travels
May 8, 2012Thank you! I’m just overwhelmed at the idea of writing about everything I’m going to do. The cool thing about having a blog is that it’s like a virtual scrap book. It’s so neat to go back and relive all of the adventures, and that makes the hours spent writing and editing photos worthwhile.
Tash
May 12, 2012Ohhh, any of those cities will be gorgeous with a coating of snow! Fingers crossed for snow wherever you choose to go!
Looking forward to reading and following your month in Europe! Congrats again!
Leah Travels
May 14, 2012Thanks so much, Tash. I think those cities look great with a layer of snow, too. It just gives off a magical vibe.