Suzy Guese

Traveling with a redheaded temperament

Suzy Stumbles Over Travel: Week of April 19, 2010

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In case you are new here, I have started a weekly segment, geared towards reading and spreading the word about great travel posts and websites. Each week, I ask readers and writers to leave their favorite travel posts, videos, or websites throughout the week in a comment on my “Suzy Stumbles Over Travel” posts. I stumble (Stumbleupon), comment, and tweet each submission. The following Monday, I highlight my five favorites that were submitted last week.

This week, I had a total of 22 submissions. I have included a roundup below of five favorites out of those 22 entries. Once you are done taking a look at these travel posts, leave a comment with your entry for this week. Also, please keep it to one link per person and leave the link here, rather than sending it to me on twitter. The deadline to submit is by the end of the day on Saturday. I encourage you to subscribe to my stumbles on Stumbleupon to make sure I am upholding my end of the bargain and follow me on twitter to see your articles tweeted. Come back next Monday and see if your post, video, or website made my 5 favorites.

Late nights reading and stumbling

This Week’s 5 Favorites

“Sounds Like Home” From Flying Suitcase

Submitted by Neha

Neha does a beautiful and difficult job of putting the sounds of India into words. The end result is a wonderfully crafted piece, creating a well-rounded image of what feels like home to the author. No matter where you are reading this piece, the room with fill with the sounds Neha describes.

“Gaming, 4, Love” From The Way The Nori Rolls on WorldNomads.com

Submitted by Amy

One of my favorite aspects to travel writing is learning new things about places all over the world. This piece goes through the author’s day-to-day observations of Korean culture that the guidebooks wouldn’t describe. Amy uncovers some quirky cultural aspects to Korea, anything from the gaming fixation of teenagers, couples matching outfits, and my favorite, Korean superstitions.  After reading this, you will think twice before sleeping with an electric fan on just as Koreans do.

“Worrying is like a Ferris Wheel: You go around without really getting anywhere” From C’est Christine

Submitted By Christine

So much of travel involves hesitation and nerves. Many are too afraid to pursue a different life rather than the standard 9 to 5 job, 2.5 kids, and dream husband. Christine examines the emotions behind her upcoming 6-month adventure to Nice (volcano ash permitting). She emphasizes not being nervous and fearful when it comes to travel. This is an encouraging and motivational piece for anyone questioning their routine and looking to step outside to the unknown.

“How To Choose Your First Backpack –PART 1: Size” From As We Travel

Submitted by Nathan

This post is one of a three part series. Each new segment will be posted over the course of the next few weeks. As I always say, I love travel narratives, but travelers need good information to be well prepared when they discover those travel stories. Sofia goes through the steps of selecting a backpack for a round the world adventure. This is a great resource if you are planning on heading out with all of your belongings strapped to your back. The post makes you consider size, weight and the different types of backpacks.

“The True Threat to Travellers –The Shower” From Vagabond Roots

Submitted by Catia

Closing things out this week with a little humor, Catia battles with those dreaded hostel and hotel showers. Sometimes you just have to laugh at what accommodations deem acceptable for their guests. Yes, those hot showers that go ice cold are described perfectly here. If you have ever stayed in a hostel or budget hotel, you will get a good laugh out of Catia’s battles with the showers of travel.

Don’t forget to leave a comment with your favorite travel post, video or website to be stumbled, commented, and tweeted this week. It just may end up as one of my five favorites next Monday.

Comments

  1. oh you are 100% awesome Suzy! thanks for sharing our blog on here, I really appreciate it 🙂 – love the pic. with all the blog posts on it, such a funky idea!

    take care & have a great day,

    Sofia

  2. oh you are 100% awesome Suzy! thanks for sharing our blog on here, I really appreciate it 🙂 – love the pic with all the blog posts on it, such a funky idea!

    take care & have a great day,

    Sofia

  4. This is so great Suzy!

    I work at [Video Game Entity Ommited] and I love hearing stories about [Name of Game Ommitted] in Korea. *cheeky* We do appreciate all the hard work you do in bringing us these articles. Cheers!

  5. I haven’t read all of them yet, but these all look like interesting articles, and I love that they are so different.
    Here’s my submission for the week. It’s from my blog, which is not even 4 months old yet. It’s hard to find a niche in the vast travel blog world. Nevertheless, I think I have something a bit unique, which is a series about great art around the world. It’s still a “young” series, but here is a post from it: http://wp.me/pyyEX-cf

  7. Thank you for including my Korea article this week, Suzy!
    What a cool segment you’ve started! All the submissions are so different and it’s a great way to find new blogs to read.
    Catia’s post about showers had me giggling – so very true and, unfortunately, when traveling on a budget, so very frequently encountered.

  8. Thank you so much for including my shower post, I had a lot of fun writing that one.. not as much fun ‘researching’ it. :p

    This is such a great idea helping people find new blogs, I’ve found a few new favourites with this list and last weeks!

  19. Very nice feature, I loved finding the new blogs.

    Here’s my submission for the week. Its a photo story that proves the Japanese have a great sense of humor when it comes to sex: http://su.pr/2DJh1d

    Cheers,
    Todd

  21. Hey,

    My website covers everything for regular travel bogging, to descriptive writing, published travel writing, and even, as you can see now, some travel inspired poetry. Give it a check out and I’d love to hear your comments!

    Cheers

  27. Suzy, it’s probably a little late but wanted to submit this one as it has been very popular. It’s Part X of my Europe travel guide to Spain and Portugal. This week features Salema (and an accidental discovery of a nude beach) and the capital of Portugal, Lisbon.

  28. Sorry, hit submit too fast. Here is the link

    Suzy, it’s probably a little late but wanted to submit this one as it has been very popular. It’s Part X of my Europe travel guide to Spain and Portugal. This week features Salema (and an accidental discovery of a nude beach) and the capital of Portugal, Lisbon.

    http://www.examiner.com/x-24883-Sacramento-Budget-Travel-Examiner~y2010m4d23-Exploring-Spain-and-Portugal-Part-X–From-Salema-to-Lisbon-photo-slideshow

  29. Thanks to all who submitted last week! Check back every Monday for the next opportunity to start submitting your travel posts.

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