From Martin Luther King Day here in the United States, 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
“Do You Have to Quit Your Job to Travel the World?” From Ordinary Traveler
Submitted by Christy
Christy tackles an online misconception that in order to see the world, you must quit your job. She outlines how you can have a normal life and still travel the world. The post is a nice reminder that we aren’t all nomadic and yet travel is still possible.
“Carnival in Trinidad, a White Man’s Guide!” From The Constant Rambler
Submitted by Kenin
Kenin truly joins in the Carnival celebrations in Trinidad. Rather than standing on the sidelines, he participates in parades in full costume. He provides us with a great deal of insight into just what the Carnival celebrations entail, drinks and all.
“Spiritual India: Varanasi” From Flashpack at Forty
Submitted by Craig
Flashpack at Forty share their journey to Varanasi, India. Described as India at its utmost intensity, they provide us with a look inside the chaos and spirituality behind this spot on the map.
“Istanbul—A Love of My Life” From Bridgekeeping Traveller
Submitted by Mariella
Mariella takes us through the calm and peace that she felt while exploring Istanbul. Aside from describing what she sees, we also get to experience how she feels for this city teetering in between Europe and Asia.
“The Moment I Fell In Love with Scuba Diving” From Escaping Abroad
Submitted by James
From a random ad for scuba diving lessons to being completely underwater in Belize, James takes a leap and learns how to scuba dive simply because he has always wanted to at some point. He shares his experience from learning how to dive in murky waters in Arizona to the ultimate dive in Belize.
Don’t forget to leave your submission for this week in the comment box below. You have until the end of the day on Friday to submit.
From Suzy Guese:
Submission from Holiday Nomad…
My first submission, I hope you like it:
http://www.holidaynomad.com/2012/12/top-5-things-to-do-in-maui-hawaii.html
From Suzy Guese:
Submission from Steph Rodgers…
Hey Suzy!
I am travelling around the world for a year and a half, here’s my most recent post about crazy Hanoi.
http://betweenluminosityandbrightness.blogspot.com/2013/01/hanoi-start-of-vietnam.html
Thanks
Steph
From Steve:
Hi Suzy,
Thanks for Stumbling my post yesterday. I think this week I will use this post I have just written about the lesser known attractions of Paris as my submission:
http://costeffectivetravel.com/europe/the-undisclosed-attractions-of-paris/
All the best,
Steve
From Maria | Acceleratedstall:
I love this segment – I learn something new (or get to renew my memories via others) and you turn me on to bloggers I didn’t know previously. Win-win.
From Ash Clark:
Hey Suzy,
Can I submit my latest post on my series on the Cappadocia region of Turkey? This post is on an abandoned Greek village that’s there as a result of the 1923 population exchange with Greece. Some of my favourite pics from my whole trip to Turkey in this one too!
Thanks!
http://themostalive.com/abandoned-greek-village-cavusin-cappadocia-turkey/
From Suzy Guese:
Submission from Britany…
Hi Suzy! my latest piece is called “How Working in the Service Industry Makes You a Better World Traveler.” Would love for it to be considered for this weeks stumble!
http://sotcblog.com/2013/01/21/how-working-in-the-service-industry-makes-you-a-better-world-traveler/
From Beverley | Pack Your Passport:
Hey Suzy!
I’m going to submit my post from this Monday “The Reason I’m Afraid To Leave New Zealand” – http://www.pack-your-passport.com/2013/01/the-reason-im-afraid-to-leave-new-zealand.html
I’m leaving NZ in 5 months, so far I’ve been here 6 months and so much has happened since I’ve been here that I’m afraid to leave, as I explain in the post!
From Alyson:
Hi Suzy, first time here for me. Hope you like this post, it’s my favourite so far. Travel horror stories from over 20 years of travel.
http://worldtravelfamily.com/travel-horror-stories/
From Michael:
Hi Suzy
Its been a while since we connected but I have been reading your site and tweets. Here is my submission for this week
Bali Kites ~ Ceremony, Classification, Celebration [Photos]
http://balifloatingleaf.com/bali-kites/
I hope you enjoy it. kite flying is a HUGE deal here in Bali and its so beautiful to watch
Warm regards,
Michael
From Colleen Brynn:
Hi Suzy!
I would like to share this very special sneak peak with you and your readers.
http://colleenbrynntravels.com/a-very-special-sneak-peek/
Thanks!
From The Guy:
Hi Suzy,
Happy MLK day.
Not sure if this helps but these tips maybe useful to fellow travellers:-
http://flightsandfrustration.com/sorting-out-your-finances-at-home-whilst-being-abroad/
Hope you have a great week.
From The GypsyNesters:
Hey Suzy!
Sharing an incredible experience with you this week – a very unexpected moving experience in an unlikely place:
The Weight of Six Million Paper Clips
http://www.gypsynester.com/paper-clips.htm
From Wanderlusters:
Morning Suzy,
A last minute submission but one I hope you’ll enjoy.
Crossing the border between Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
http://wanderlusters.co.uk/bordercrossing/
Spread the Wanderlust.
Charli
From James:
Hiya, I would love yo be included in this I only recently got back into writing after some personal issues and am trying to get back into networking with other cool bloggers.
My blog post is about the New York Museum of Sex
http://barbarasdinner.com/a-long-hard-look-at-the-new-york-museum-of-sex/
From Julie:
Hi Suzy,
Here’s the post I’m submitting for this week. It’s on public bus travel in Latin America-the uniqueness of it, the scariness of it, and definitely the memories that last a lifetime from doing it.
Thanks for considering it!
http://www.theredheadedtraveler.com/2013/01/public-bus-riding-in-latin-america.html
From Shane:
Hi Suzy, I hope you are well?
Our submission this week is our pictorial guide to getting a visa for Myanmar in Bangkok:
http://www.the-working-traveller.com/getting-a-burmese-visa-in-bangkok-in-pictures/
From Lash:
HI Suzy,
A few days ago I was reminded of the benefits of just going out and wanadering around… I don’t always remember to do that since I’m such a big planner/organzier/scheduler… I don’t do too much spontaneous wandering..
So I wrote a post about it:
http://www.lashworldtour.com/2013/01/travel-tip-wander.html
Thanks as usual. cheers, Lash
From JRinAsia:
Hi Suzy! How have you been. Looks like there are a lot of submissions again this week. Here’s another submission from me:
http://www.driftersblog.com/1/post/2013/01/days-go-by-unko-pastah-da-tako-man.html
I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for the consideration!
From Suzy Guese:
Submission from Adam…
Hey Suzy!
My newest post is hopefully a useful resource for travelers (and the people we leave back home)…
http://travelsofadam.com/2013/01/how-to-stay-in-touch-when-traveling-abroad/
From Suzy Guese:
Submission from PointsandTravel…
Hey Suzy! New to your site, but would love a submission on it! http://www.pointsandtravel.com/istanbul-turkey/