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March 25, 2013

Suzy Stumbles Over Travel: Week of March 25, 2013

From spring in Colorado which usually means snow, I bring you this week’s Suzy Stumbles Over Travel. In case you are new to this site, each week I ask bloggers/writers and readers to submit their favorite travel posts of the week. This can be from your own site or another writer’s piece. I read each submission, comment, tweet the article on Twitter, stumble the piece using Stumbleupon and post a link to the article on my Facebook page. The following week I select my five favorites to be featured here and the stumbling begins again into the next week.

Just a few things to keep in mind, please only submit one post per person each week. Your submission must be travel related. Please leave a link to your post in the comment box below rather than sending it to me on Twitter, Facebook, etc. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission. Anything left past Friday will be carried over into next week’s submissions. I will get busy promoting the articles by the end of the day on Sunday. Be sure to follow me on Twitter, subscribe to my stumbles on Stumbleupon and “like” me on Facebook to make sure I give your post the attention it deserves. Check back here next Monday to see if your submission made my five favorites of the week.

The 5 Favorites of Last Week

“Just a drop: A port wine tasting in Porto” From On The Luce

Submitted by Lucy

Lucy explores Porto, Portugal by the glass of port. She breaks down the history of port in the area all while experiencing a true tasting of ports from ruby to tawny types.

“Spring Break in Colorado- Cañon City and Colorado Springs” From Travel. Experience. Live.

Submitted by Bram

Bram brings us on his spring break to central Colorado. From views from one of the highest suspension bridges in the world at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park to the Manitou Cliff Dwellings, built over 700 years ago, Bram highlights just how awe-inspiring this state is.

“Stranded and Freezing in Minneapolis (in the name of free travel)” From Needle Girl Haystack World

Submitted by Laryssa

I have always wondered who changes their travel plans when the airline gets on the loudspeaker saying that they need someone to change their flight. This flight is oversold. I found out Laryssa is one of those people. On a connecting flight in Minneapolis and without a jacket, she decides to take the airline up on their offer for the sake of free travel.

“How to Save $17,000 Teaching in Korea for 1 Year” From That Backpacker

Submitted by Audrey

Audrey moves to Korea to work as an ESL teacher. In hopes of paying off student loans and saving for future travels, she records her savings and expenses for those considering going a similar route. In the end, she is left with $17,000 in her pocket.

“South Africa: Tsitsikamma National Park” From Lily Wanderlust

Submitted by Lily

Lily follows the famed Garden Route along South Africa’s coastline with a stop in Tsitsikamma National Park. She mostly lets her photographs speak for themselves about the jaw-dropping natural beauty of this stretch of South Africa.

Don’t forget to leave your submission in the comment box below. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission.

Written by Suzy Guese in Travel People 19 Comments

March 18, 2013

Suzy Stumbles Over Travel: Week of March 18, 2013

As the world recovers from St. Patrick’s Day, I bring you this week’s Suzy Stumbles Over Travel. In case you are new to this site, each week I ask bloggers/writers and readers to submit their favorite travel posts of the week. This can be from your own site or another writer’s piece. I read each submission, comment, tweet the article on Twitter, stumble the piece using Stumbleupon and post a link to the article on my Facebook page. The following week I select my five favorites to be featured here and the stumbling begins again into the next week.

Just a few things to keep in mind, please only submit one post per person each week. Your submission must be travel related and consist of more than just keywords sewn together. Please leave a link to your post in the comment box below rather than sending it to me on Twitter, Facebook, etc. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission. Anything left past Friday will be carried over into next week’s submissions. I will get busy promoting the articles by the end of the day on Sunday. Be sure to follow me on Twitter, subscribe to my stumbles on Stumbleupon and “like” me on Facebook to make sure I give your post the attention it deserves. Check back here next Monday to see if your submission made my five favorites of the week.

The 5 Favorites of Last Week

“The Countdown” From A Backpacker’s Tale

Submitted by Stephen

At long last, Stephen is just a few months away from leaving his home life to travel long term. He details the conflicting emotions of making such a switch from joy over the freedom that he will soon have to “what am I doing” moments, a mentality that I think most travelers can relate to in the end.

“The Day I Almost Got Myself Added to the Infamous ‘No Fly’ List” From Another Day of Grace

Submitted by Andrea

Some travel days could not get worse, except in Andrea’s case. After dealing with a horrible travel companion, Andrew finds herself being drilled by security at Toronto’s Airport over “acting suspicious”. She details the account that almost landed her on the “No Fly” list.

“How Travel Didn’t Solve Anything” From Katie Going Global

Submitted by Katie

In this honest post, Katie outlines just all of the things that she hoped would change after her long term travels. In the end, she finds travel did not solve her problems. Her story is a good realization for those that think travel will offer solutions to all of life’s wishes and wants.

“The Brilliance Of Bribie Island” From Flights and Frustration

Submitted by The Guy

The Guy heads north from Brisbane to visit Bribie Island, a component of the Sunshine Coast. He finds a number of compelling and peaceful aspects to the island, from its pristine beaches to natural wildlife.

“Things You Should Do In British Columbia: Hike to the Paint Pots” From Gluten Free Travelette

Submitted by Adina

Lastly this week, Adina transports us to British Columbia’s Kootenay National Park. She spotlights the richly colored soil and pools on the Paint Pot hike in the park, a truly eye-popping vision of colors.

Don’t forget to leave your submission in the comment box below. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission.

Written by Suzy Guese in Travel People 29 Comments

March 11, 2013

Suzy Stumbles Over Travel: Week of March 11, 2013

As I plot new travels for the rest of the year, I bring you this week’s Suzy Stumbles Over Travel. In case you are new to this site, each week I ask bloggers/writers and readers to submit their favorite travel posts of the week. This can be from your own site or another writer’s piece. I read each submission, comment, tweet the article on Twitter, stumble the piece using Stumbleupon and post a link to the article on my Facebook page. The following week I select my five favorites to be featured here and the stumbling begins again into the next week.

Just a few things to keep in mind, please only submit one post per person each week. Your submission must be travel related. Please leave a link to your post in the comment box below rather than sending it to me on Twitter, Facebook, etc. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission. Anything left past Friday will be carried over into next week’s submissions. I will get busy promoting the articles by the end of the day on Sunday. Be sure to follow me on Twitter, subscribe to my stumbles on Stumbleupon and “like” me on Facebook to make sure I give your post the attention it deserves. Check back here next Monday to see if your submission made my five favorites of the week.

The 5 Favorites of Last Week

“The Carretera Austral: A Road to Remember” From Indefinite Adventure

Submitted by Sam

The traveling duo at Indefinite Adventure hit the road in southern Chile to cover the Carretera Austral. From the landscapes that they see along the way to the misadventures with broken down buses and failed hitchhiking, they present a journey soaked in the adventure that every traveler craves.

“Being German and the Issue of Patriotism” From Bridge Keeping Traveller

Submitted by Mariella

Mariella never knew she was so German until she began traveling. She reflects on how this knowledge of our own cultural identity can influence our travels. Her take on being German is something all nationalities can relate to once they start traveling and notice how people perceive them.

“An Evening with the Colonel” From The Working Traveller

Submitted by Shane

It’s not every day that the traveler has the chance to socialize with a former officer in Saddam Hussein’s army. After a chance meeting with the Colonel’s brother in law, the Working Traveler attends a gathering in Kurdistan, one of unexpected and rather normal experiences.

“My First Day in Berlin: Taking Part In The East Side Gallery Protests” From Berlin or Bust

Submitted by Ash

Ash spends his first day in Berlin not feasting on plates of currywurst, but rather attending a very ironic protest. As people gather to protest a development project that would tear down parts of the Berlin Wall, Ash finds himself amidst Berlin in essence, a place where even the not so shining moments in its past must be preserved so that they are never repeated.

“Biking Around Buyukada Island” From TravelShus

Submitted by Annie

Annie takes the ferry ride from Istanbul to the Princes’ Islands of Turkey. Without any cars, she appreciates pedaling through the landscapes and settlements on the island. She leaves us with a lasting impression, sunset over Turkey.

Don’t forget to leave your submission in the comment box below. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission.

Written by Suzy Guese in Travel People 26 Comments

March 4, 2013

Suzy Stumbles Over Travel: Week of March 4, 2013

Ready for spring to begin, I bring you this week’s Suzy Stumbles Over Travel. In case you are new to this site, each week I ask bloggers/writers and readers to submit their favorite travel posts of the week. This can be from your own site or another writer’s piece. I read each submission, comment, tweet the article on Twitter, stumble the piece using Stumbleupon and post a link to the article on my Facebook page. The following week I select my five favorites to be featured here and the stumbling begins again into the next week.

Just a few things to keep in mind, please only submit one post per person each week. Your submission must be travel related. Please leave a link to your post in the comment box below rather than sending it to me on Twitter, Facebook, etc. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission. Anything left past Friday will be carried over into next week’s submissions. I will get busy promoting the articles by the end of the day on Sunday. Be sure to follow me on Twitter, subscribe to my stumbles on Stumbleupon and “like” me on Facebook to make sure I give your post the attention it deserves. Check back here next Monday to see if your submission made my five favorites of the week.

The 5 Favorites of Last Week

“Approaching David” From SKJ Travel

Submitted by Shara

Shara approaches one of the most famous sculptures of all time, Michelangelo’s David in Florence, Italy. She details this meeting from her initial indifference to connecting with the work through the simplicity of eye contact.

“That Time I Wasn’t Allowed Back On a Plane in Singapore” Pack Your Passport

Submitted by Beverley

Travel is riddled with adventures, some we would rather not experience. Beverley shares a true adventure to air travel, that time she wasn’t allowed to fly from Singapore to London due to sickness.

“An Awkward Day at El Totumo—The Mud Volcano” From Stars on the Ceiling

Submitted by Britany

Britany shares a rather messy yet spirited experience of swimming around in a mud volcano. Her visit to El Totumo brings up the more awkward moments to travel and yet shows us just how fun they can be in the end.

“Renting an Apartment in Herceg Novi, Montenegro” From 30 Traveler

Submitted by Kate

Kate interviews Ryan and Angela about their experience of renting an apartment in Montenegro. Throughout each question and answer, the reader learns a great deal about what to do and what not to do when renting an apartment abroad.

“15 Lessons from 15 years of travel” from What’s Dave Doing

Submitted by Dustin

Dustin of the Skinny Backpacker brings this post from Dave to our attentions. After traveling for 15 years, needless to say, Dave has the clout to lend us 15 lessons about travel. His words of wisdom are moving lessons from the traveler who plans a one-week trip to the other adventurer looking to be Dave 15 years down the road.

Don’t forget to leave your submission in the comment box below. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission.

Written by Suzy Guese in Travel People 28 Comments

February 25, 2013

Suzy Stumbles Over Travel: Week of February 25, 2013

From snowy Colorado, I bring you this week’s Suzy Stumbles Over Travel. I bring you this week’s Suzy Stumbles Over Travel. In case you are new to this site, each week I ask bloggers/writers and readers to submit their favorite travel posts of the week. This can be from your own site or another writer’s piece. I read each submission, comment, tweet the article on Twitter, stumble the piece using Stumbleupon and post a link to the article on my Facebook page. The following week I select my five favorites to be featured here and the stumbling begins again into the next week.

Just a few things to keep in mind, please only submit one post per person each week. Your submission must be travel related. Please leave a link to your post in the comment box below rather than sending it to me on Twitter, Facebook, etc. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission. Anything left past Friday will be carried over into next week’s submissions. I will get busy promoting the articles by the end of the day on Sunday. Be sure to follow me on Twitter, subscribe to my stumbles on Stumbleupon and “like” me on Facebook to make sure I give your post the attention it deserves. Check back here next Monday to see if your submission made my five favorites of the week.

The 5 Favorites of Last Week

“How to Make a Temporary House Feel Like Home” The Ramble

Submitted by Gigi

Usually one of the reasons that the traveler will return home is to feel that sense of home. Gigi prefers to travel in a manner that brings home to different places she stays. She lends us a few ways to make those spaces in far off lands seem a little bit more like home.

“Adalaj ni Vav in Ahmedabad” From Le Monde

Submitted by Nisha

Nisha shares the intricate details and story of a stepwell just outside of Ahmedabad. Aside from presenting this architectural showpiece, she also tells of its sad, love story.

“My Special Treat-First Class On The Emirates A380” From Flights and Frustration

Submitted by The Guy

If you have ever wondered how the other half lives when it comes to flying, the Guy provides us with a window into the experience when he upgrades to First Class on the Emirates A380.

“There’s something about Mary!” From Points and Travel

Submitted by Points and Travel

This Points and Travel article invites us to meet Mary Morris, esteemed travel writer. Cindy tells us what she learned from Mary, the fine art of crafting the story for travel writing.

“Getting Acquainted with Trogir, Croatia” From Tricia Anne Mitchell

Submitted by Tricia

Finally this week, I leave you with Tricia in Trogir, Croatia. She captures this Croatian beauty in a different light, the light of winter. She presents several snippets of deserted Trogir, all while convincing the reader that they would rather be there.

Don’t forget to leave your submission in the comment box below. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission.

Written by Suzy Guese in Travel People 26 Comments

February 18, 2013

Suzy Stumbles Over Travel: Week of February 18, 2013

Back from my road trip and ready to plan a wedding, I bring you this week’s Suzy Stumbles Over Travel. In case you are new to this site, each week I ask bloggers/writers and readers to submit their favorite travel posts of the week. This can be from your own site or another writer’s piece. I read each submission, comment, tweet the article on Twitter, stumble the piece using Stumbleupon and post a link to the article on my Facebook page. The following week I select my five favorites to be featured here and the stumbling begins again into the next week.

Just a few things to keep in mind, please only submit one post per person each week. Your submission must be travel related. Please leave a link to your post in the comment box below rather than sending it to me on Twitter, Facebook, etc. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission. Anything left past Friday will be carried over into next week’s submissions. I will get busy promoting the articles by the end of the day on Sunday. Be sure to follow me on Twitter, subscribe to my stumbles on Stumbleupon and “like” me on Facebook to make sure I give your post the attention it deserves. Check back here next Monday to see if your submission made my five favorites of the week.

The 5 Favorites of Last Week

“Remembering Easter Island” From Colleen Brynn Travels

Submitted by Colleen

Different than your average blog post, Colleen composes a poem about her visit to Easter Island. Her words are proof that you don’t need paragraph after paragraph to convey how a place can really “stain” you in a good way.

“Volunteering in Cambodia” From The Wrong Way Home

Submitted by Izy

Izy details her volunteering experience in Cambodia by sharing several photographs and moving observations about the children she teaches. In the process she finds these little heroes could teach us all a thing or two about happiness.

“The Giving Lens Gives Back in Jordan” From A Taste of Travel

Submitted by Jenny

Jenny partakes in a photography, travel and volunteering project in Jordan. She captures through the lens a society devoted to empowering women through job skills and training. She moves us with the moments captured of these women at work, weaving and spinning pottery.

“Arriving at Inti Punku, the Sun Gate” From Holiday Nomad

Submitted by Freya

As Freya prepares for that moment on the last day of the Inca Trail, she wonders just what the feeling will be like at Inti Punku, the Sun Gate with the sun creeping over Machu Picchu. Rather than leaving those feelings to the imagination, she implores the experiences of other travelers who have stood at this perch.

“Relationships and Travelling” From Creative Nomad

Submitted by Rebecca

Rebecca experiences the heartbreak of just what travel can do to a relationship. As one relationship ends, she reflects on the trouble of finding a love that fits harmoniously together with travel and life.

Don’t forget to leave your submission in the comment box below. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission.

Written by Suzy Guese in Travel People 23 Comments

February 11, 2013

Suzy Stumbles Over Travel: Week of February 11, 2013

Fresh off the Bourbon Trail of Kentucky, I bring you this week’s Suzy Stumbles Over Travel. In case you are new to this site, each week I ask bloggers/writers and readers to submit their favorite travel posts of the week. This can be from your own site or another writer’s piece. I read each submission, comment, tweet the article on Twitter, stumble the piece using Stumbleupon and post a link to the article on my Facebook page. The following week I select my five favorites to be featured here and the stumbling begins again into the next week.

Just a few things to keep in mind, please only submit one post per person each week. Your submission must be travel related. Please leave a link to your post in the comment box below rather than sending it to me on Twitter, Facebook, etc. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission. Anything left past Friday will be carried over into next week’s submissions. I will get busy promoting the articles by the end of the day on Sunday. Be sure to follow me on Twitter, subscribe to my stumbles on Stumbleupon and “like” me on Facebook to make sure I give your post the attention it deserves. Check back here next Monday to see if your submission made my five favorites of the week.

The 5 Favorites of Last Week

“Instagrammed: The Best of Azerbaijan” From Expat Edna

Submitted by Edna

Edna captures her time in Azerbaijan most beautifully through a few Instagram filters. From the country’s more modern elements to its peaceful sunsets, she spotlights an often underrated country.

“VIDEO: Our Year in Travel” From GQ Trippin

Submitted by Gerard

The traveling duo at GQ Trippin put together 1,266 videos and 11 hours of footage of their travels into three incredibly inspiring minutes. This travel video will induce goose bumps and certainly make you want to leave your house.

“Quality Travel: Why?” From This is My Happiness

Submitted by Jenna

Jenna tackles the idea of quality travel versus the chaotic checklists of crossing off must-see sights. She brings in Italy as an example of just what the lack of quality travel experiences in less popular sites can do to a country.

“Small Town America, Sadness, And The Birth Of A New Idea” From Bordering Beyond

Submitted by Harley

In this unusual photo post, Harley captures small town America at its most dire. She roams the streets of a small town outside of Philadelphia and sees empty store fronts and deserted streets, inspiring a new project.

“Orcas Versus Gray Whales: Our Once-In-A-Lifetime Whale Watching Experience” From Ordinary Traveler

Submitted by Christy

Ordinary Traveler captures a moment in nature that you don’t see every day, when Orcas attack gray whales. This highly anticipated moment in the California Channel Islands makes for an exciting whale watching experience.

Don’t forget to leave your submission in the comment box below. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission.

Written by Suzy Guese in Travel People 29 Comments