As I consume more coffee, cake and schnitzel in Vienna, I bring you this week’s Suzy Stumbles Over Travel. In case you are new to this site, each week I ask writers and readers to submit their favorite travel posts of the week. 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.
The 5 Favorites of Last Week
“Throwing in the Towel” From L’appel du Vide
Submitted by Elizabeth
After last week’s experience in Croatia, I could definitely relate to Elizabeth’s story about throwing in the towel on accommodations in Luxor. After being checked into a sister hotel of the one she booked with no lock on the door and moldy walls, Elizabeth eats the cash and finds a much safer option. Sometimes we have to sacrifice some money for our well being when we travel.
“Follow Your Nose to Casale Monferrato, Italy” From GypsyNesters
Submitted by Gypsy Nesters
The Gypsy Nesters head off the beaten path and into the cookie factory in Casale Monferrato, Italy. The traveling duo discovers this town’s most famous treat, the Krumiri Rossi cookie. They learn how the cookie is made and even have some time to explore Casale Monferrato’s market.
“Travel Tuesday: Why Twitter Should Be Your New Guide” From Elle Croft
Submitted by Elle
Elle shares some of the many ways you can use Twitter as your guidebook. From asking questions to utilizing searches, she details the many features to the social networking site that make travel researching more personalized and even easier.
“Mayan Moats—Laguna Petexbatún & Aguateca Archaeological Site, Guatemala” From Trans-Americas Journey
Submitted by Trans-Americas Journey
I am always amazed at where Trans-Americas Journey finds themselves, this tim eat the Aguateca archaeological site in Guatemala, a Mayan city dating back to 300 B.C. They then head out to Laguan Petexbatún for prime bird watching. And to top it all off, they spend the night on the world’s first Mayan-made island, surviving a crazy storm in the process.
“Taking Rides From Strangers” From a Pair of Boots & A Backpack
Submitted by Kristin
When a cancelled flight to Wellington interrupts Kristin’s travel plans, she finds the kindness of strangers at the airport at the frazzled rental car counter when a man and his girlfriend’s mother lend a ride. While a daring move, she experiences the ultimate tale of the journey being the destination and not the other way around.
Don’t forget to leave your submission in the comment box below. You have until the end of the day on Friday to submit.
From Elle Croft:
Thanks so much for including me in your roundup this week! I love the other posts too; some great content there!
From Eric @ Trans-Americas Journey:
Thanks for including us in this weeks picks. Hope Europe is warming up for you.
From Balifornian:
Hi Suzy!
Here is a fun solution to the tough parts of travel.
A great travel tip in honor of Bob Marley’s Birthday.
http://www.balifornian.com/blog/2012/2/6/a-great-travel-tip-in-honor-of-bob-marleys-birthday-1.html
Thank you,
Michael
From Leah:
Hello, Suzy!
In “Havelock, New Zealand: Lips, Shoes, & Views,” I recall my first stop in New Zealand’s South Island.
http://leahtravels.com/site/places/havelock-nz-lips-shoes-views
Thanks so much,
Leah
From Caz Makepeace:
A very topical subject
http://www.ytravelblog.com/travel-destinations-trashed-people-die/
How do you view the over the top partying that happens in some places on the travel circuit that ruins them and leads to the death of travellers?
From Elizabeth Bird:
Thanks for including me this week! Hope you enjoy the rest of your trip.
From Stephen:
I wanted to share my post of photos about old folks spending their leisurely time in the park in China: http://bohemiantraveler.com/2012/02/playing-chinese-chess-under-chaoyang-gate/
From Monique:
Hi Suzy,
My stumble is Holland On Ice.
http://www.motravels.com/2012/02/holland-on-ice.html
From Susana:
Hi Susie,
Here is a post about our amazing and inspiring visit to the Elephant Nature Park near Chiang Mai. The Park is a beautiful sanctuary for elephants that have been abused or injured on the job.
http://www.alwaystwirling.com/close-encounters-of-the-elephant-kind/
Thanks!
Susana
From Katie:
Great picks!
Here’s my submission for the week:
How Belarus Defied My Expectations: http://katiegoingglobal.com/belarus-defied-expectations/
From Lash:
Hi Suzy, oops, seems i entirely forgot to submit a story last week! too much going on, apparently. Here’s a story about my train trip from Kuala Lumpur to Penang… much more eventful than I ever expected!
http://www.lashworldtour.com/2012/01/train-to-penang.html
Thanks as usual, and enjoy Vienna! cheers, lash
From Andrea:
Hi Suzy – here’s mine for this week – thanks! http://inspiringtravellers.com/2012/02/03/perth-australia/
From The GypsyNesters:
Wow! We made the top 5 – thanks so much! Here’s what we’ve got for you this week! BTW, totally jealous of the meat & grain-based diet you must be experiencing right now – it’s way up there on my favorite food places! -David
Traipse along with us as we ramble the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona!
From the Human Statues of La Rambla to the deep dark interior of the Quarter to the sea, we find everything the Barri Gòtic has to offer. Music, ruins, street performers and protesters…this place has it all!http://www.gypsynester.com/gotic.htm
From T-roy:
Here is a guest post I did last week for Gary at EverythingEverywhere.com. It’s 20 portraits of people I have taken in my travels, with a little story on each one and lessons I learned when I took the photos.
http://everything-everywhere.com/2012/02/04/sunday-traveler-troy-floyd-portraits-around-the-world/
From Kristin:
Thanks so much for including me this week Suzy! Hope you have a fantastic rest of your European trip. Hope it warms up too — it looks absolutely frigid!
From Wez:
Hey Suzy
Here’s my submission for this week, continuing my journey through Cambodia. In this post I even ate a Tarantula. Yum yum
http://wezwanders.com/2012/01/31/intrepid-trip-day-5-the-day-i-ate-tarantula/
From Ash @ TheMostAlivedotcom:
Hey Suzy!
With all the attention its getting in the media recently, I thought I would shed some light on the Syria I met on my own travels.
http://themostalive.com/8-things-you-should-know-about-syria-that-your-news-anchor-doesnt/
Ake Ake Kia Kaha – “Forever and Ever Be Strong”
From John:
Hi Suzy -
Here’s a post about The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta – a place where you can travel around the globe via the soda fountain.
http://www.travelrinserepeat.com/the-world-of-coca-cola-in-atlanta-georgia-bottling-happiness-laced-with-corn-syrup/