Many people told me they were inspired by My Travel Reflections on 2013, when I described trips I had taken, month by month, during the past year.
It got me thinking that we all have places we’ve been meaning to visit somewhere, often locally, but for some reason or another, that trip has never happened. Maybe it’s slipped our minds, or the next time we’ve been in the area we’ve been too busy to visit or had visitors with us.
I’m not just talking about trips to other continents, countries or even regions. A local trip can be just as exciting. How about the little museum that people keep mentioning? Or the park you keep forgetting to take your picnic to?
Well, no more excuses!
Next time you think of that place you’ve been meaning to go to – get out a pen and paper, make a list and resolve to go and visit them in 2014.
How about we make the effort to take ONE TRIP EVERY MONTH and then tell each other all about it?
If you’d like to join me, here’s how:
- Each month, visit somewhere and then write about your trip or describe it using photographs – whichever suits you best.
- Don´t forget to title and tag your entry ’One Trip EVERY Month Challenge’, and link back to this page.
- Display the Challenge logo on your post or in your sidebar.
- HAVE FUN!
Are you ready to join me by taking ONE TRIP EVERY MONTH? What are you waiting for?
GO!
Have you participated in this month’s CBBH Photo Challenge yet? The theme is STREET ART
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Here’s my trip for June. http://anotherday2paradise.wordpress.com/2014/06/28/a-trip-to-meet-a-saint-and-a-blog-friend/
It’s wonderful meeting up with other bloggers, isn’t it?
Cindy looks like she might take her master for a walk!! 🙂
Yes it is, Marianne. I think when Cindy is fully grown, she will be taking her master for a walk. 🙂
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Here is my March trip Marianne: http://jobryantnz.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/one-trip-every-month/
Awww it’s a shame that Yuseke’s smile was so fleeting!
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Hi Marianne, Here is my entry for March: http://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2014/03/12/one-trip-every-month/
I never knew about Ladybird Johnson’s connection to wildflowers.
I’m glad your journey shared such lovely photos and information 🙂
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Finally – here’s mine for February! http://wp.me/p1hCI2-3d2
Glad you were finally able to meet up! 🙂
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Just found your new challenge and I hope to keep it up. Here’s my Feb. trip http://andaluciaexplorer.blogspot.com.es/2014/02/monastery-fire-and-microlight-weekend.html
Don’t suppose the 2nd installment counts, as it’s the same trip – will have to do another.
Just wondering whether the photo challenge has been replaced?
Looks like you had fun, Rachel. I LOVE Cordoba!
The CBBH Photo Challenge is alive and well. This month;s theme is AFTER THE RAIN 🙂
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This is a great idea to get people going out!:)
That’s what I was hoping 🙂
Hi Marianne, Here is mine: http://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2014/02/13/western-heritage-parade/
Lovely photographs and thanks for sharing your trip with us, Amy.
WOW! The longhorn cattle are pretty impressive, aren’t they? I had no idea that the cavalry were still in existence – I thought they were just in the old films, riding in to save everyone!!
Sounds like a pretty impressive day and a wonderful way to enjoy the traditions and heritage.
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Here’s my entry for your new challenge, Marianne.: http://anotherday2paradise.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/cruising-down-the-intracoastal-for-mariannes-challenge/
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I’m up for this, starting this month. Weather permitting, I’m off on a little trip tomorrow!
Yaay! That’s great, Debbie. The beauty of this challenge is that anyone can join in, anytime 🙂
Hope the weather’s good for you.
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I like that idea, Marianne, and will try to contribute…
That’s great! You are MOST welcome 🙂
This really appeal to me … I think I will jump in with both legs. *smile
Well, you would be very welcome 🙂
Marianne, thank you so much – it’s only to get my head around it. I suppose it’s only trips we do this year???? Or!!!!
I think this challenge will run and run. 2015. 2016. Who knows? 🙂
It’s not about trips you’ve already done. It’s new ones 🙂
Marianne … thanks, I thought it was trips during this year.
Great challenge. Have to start thinking.
Marianne, done my first post … will be posted this week.
About my weekend in Gothenburg – I think it’s a great challenge.
Yaay! Look forward to reading all about it!
Thanks, just published. *smile
Love it!! Fantastic photo galleries 🙂
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I love this idea. No more procrastinating! I’m all in!
YAAY! So glad you can join us, Angeline 🙂
I love, love this theme! Thank you, Marianne! See you later…
Thanks Amy – see you soon!
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Interesting new challenge! Go where you have dreamed to go, near or far, then share in words and pictures!
Excellent idea! Is it OK if I join in next month? It will be fun reading about all new trips!
Sure Leya – join in anytime – you are most welcome 🙂
Marianne, this is a great idea! I’m in on this one! 🙂
Thought you might be, Kathy 😉
Welcome along …. might just have to hire a bigger bus to fit everyone in!! lol
Haha, yes, you just might have to do that. I’m hoping to post one for your challenge today since it’s the month end! 🙂
That’s pretty much how I live my life, Marianne 🙂 Will you still be doing CBBH?
Me too, Jo …but hope to inspire others to come along for the ride! 😉
Yes, CBBH still rolling out on the 1st of each month. 🙂
Look at this Marianne…I made it.
Went somewhere new…in Katikati…of course this month, and thought it was a good idea to share it with you !!!
http://jobryantnz.wordpress.com/2014/01/31/one-trip-every-month-exploring-my-new-zealand/
Off to see The Kiddywinkles tomorrow in Auckland, then on Sunday…the A&P Show. Woohoo !!!!!
Avocado and Wine Festival – how wonderful! Looks like everyone had lots of fun! I’ll be thinking of you on Sunday – wow, one whole year since I was with you at the A&P Show! Time flies!
Have fun in Auckland xx
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what a terrific idea Marianne…you are brilliant
Hahaha … why thank you, Madam!
**bows**
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Good idea… I’ll see what I can do. For the first half of the year, we have quite a bit happening involving trips away… I just have to come to terms with my smartphone camera not being as good as the previous… I must get over it soon… or go back to the point & click, and try to emulate your wonderful efforts.
I guess many of us have some trips planned throughout the year – it’s just making that extra effort to make sure to got to that extra little place we’d forgotten about, too 🙂
I must admit, I never use a smartphone camera – it just never occurs to me. That’s my phone – and my camera’s my camera!! Silly me 🙂
Well I think I’ve done it! 🙂 http://lucidgypsy.wordpress.com/2014/01/22/sunday-gave-even-more/
Yes, indeed you have!
It’s a long time since I saw the wild ponies on Dartmoor – thanks for sharing, Gilly. The light was amazing, wasn’t it? 🙂
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I am very much in, though I will be chronicling my escapades on my new blog! Good luck Marianne 😉
Excellent. Look forward to it, Josh 🙂
Great idea, Marianne. If one just has to go back to a place previously visited, does that count?
Sure, Sylvia. Any and all trips count – just trying to encourage people to get out and about by visiting places they’ve been meaning to get to.
Sounds like fun Marianne. Great idea and challenge hon. 😀 *hugs*
Thanks Sophia 🙂
Just for you and your lovely challenge : http://sonelcorner.wordpress.com/2014/02/13/one-trip-every-month-challenge-pretville/
*hugs*
Sorry I haven’t commented sooner, Sophia – I’m having such trouble with my internet connection these days. It’s driving me mad!!
I totally agree – this is the most magnificent photographic post EVER!!!
What a FUN place Pretville is 🙂 I’m so glad you shared your trip with us. Hopefully others will be encouraged to visit now you have given them such inspiration.
Well done 🙂 🙂
I love this idea! I’m sharing this post on all social media now!
Thanks Anna – it’s good to share! 🙂
This is a great idea, Marianne. I’d love to join in, but my next trip isn’t until September but I’ll enjoy reading about everyone else’s 😀
OOHHH … I’m sure you’ll make a trip SOMEWHERE before September, Dianne.
Only the other day, I took a “trip” into the avocado orchard just below my house. I’ve lived here eight years and never been before …. it was wonderful! 🙂
Near or far, it’s still a trip and all the more exciting if it’s a first visit. That’s the whole point of the new challenge – to get everyone thinking of a place to go.
I’m sure you will enjoy reading about everyone’s trips, but I suspect you’ll soon be enjoying some of your own, too 🙂
Thanks for your comment, Dianne. Much appreciated.
It’s a lovely idea Marianne – a great way to get out and about in my new home. Count me in!
And I look forward to hearing all about it, Meredith 🙂
A great idea!
“I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.”
Robert Louis Stevenson, Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes
Wonderful quote – wish I’d thought of that 🙂
🙂 Me too!!!
This is an excellent challenge…just to be sure I’ve got it straight, we can define trip as someplace we’ve been meaining to visit locally and then FINALLY got there?
I’m really looking forward to reading everyone’s submissions!
Sure …. just go SOMEWHERE each month – as near or as far away from your home as you like. All the more special if you’ve been meaning to go there for ages 🙂
Should be fun!
What a wonderful idea, Marianne. I have never participated in challenges before, but his I just might do.
OH yes – please do, Lynne 🙂
Yes! There’s at least one museum I’ve been wanting to go to. that counts as a trip yes? Have to think of other places to go meanwhile….great idea!
Yes, of course – that’s exactly the kind of thing I’m talking about – especially if it’s somewhere you’ve kept meaning to go and put it off.
Off you toddle – and report back 😉
ha ha, toddle indeed 😉 so, will you be creating a new post each month for these like your other challenge? so, for this one, report on a trip we made in January? and so on…yes?
Yes indeed!
I am in! Here is my first entry: http://forestwoodfolkart.wordpress.com/2014/01/20/one-trip-every-month-challenge-eastbourne-new-zealand/
First of all, congratulations on being the FIRST person to post in this new challenge 🙂
That’s an interesting trip on the ferry to Eastbourne, and one didn’t know about, but which I shall take next time I’m in New Zealand (hopefully this time next year). Thanks for sharing it – and the hokey pokey ice-cream!
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This is a fab idea. It’s going to be especially challenging for me because:
1) I’m technologically “challenged” and have no idea how to go about getting your Challenge logo!
2) My blog is about the super new vocab I learn, so on each trip I have to keep my ears open for fabulous Spanish words!
I’m in!!
Yaay! That’s great 🙂
OK, as far as posting the Challenge logo, what you have to do is download the small logo to your computer and then upload it to your post (or sidebar) as you would with any photo you post.
If you have any problems, give me another shout 🙂
Look forward to hearing about your trips and learning some new Spanish words too!
Yes, good idea I can do this, thanks for the challenge.
Excellent – look forward to hearing all about your trips, Joan 🙂
I’m off to Bremen in Feb! 🙂
Yaay! 🙂
I take local trips at least every month so I’ll join in!
That’s great, Gilly – welcome!
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Very thought provoking….a trip a month you say 🙂
…you KNOW you want to! 😉
Great challenge!
Easy-peasy for you to do, Andrew – all yours will be international trips! 🙂
Actually I thought I might do some local travel this year. I have never been to Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle and there is a good train service from Grimsby which means they can be done in a day!
OOHHH it’s a while since I went to any of them – but great days out, all! Have fun 🙂
Ha ha! I’m the first to ‘like’ this. And I do. I like this idea – haven’t seen it before, and I wouldn’t have thought of it myself. Thanks for the idea.
AH but will you join in with the fun, Trish? 🙂
Yep. Sure will.
YAAY! 🙂