As I wonder where July is going, I bring you this week’s Suzy Stumbles Over Travel. 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 it using Stumbleupon and place a link to the post on my Facebook page. The goal is to promote your work that might not have gotten the attention you think it deserved. The following week I select my five favorites to be featured here and the stumbling begins into the next week.
Just a few things to keep in mind, please only submit one post per person each week. Your article must be travel related. You have until the end of the day on Friday to submit. If you submit your article on Saturday or Sunday, I will just carry it over into next week’s submissions. Be sure to follow me on Twitter, subscribe to my stumbles on Stumbleupon and “like” me on Facebook to make sure I give your piece the attention it deserves.
The 5 Favorites of Last Week
“Doubtful Sound: Milford Sound’s Underrated Little Brother” From A Dangerous Business
Submitted by Amanda
If you have any doubts about visiting Doubtful Sound on New Zealand’s South Island instead of its will known fjord Milford Sound, Amanda will convince you otherwise. She finds a more isolated and powerful experience while cruising Doubtful Sound. I appreciated Amanda’s ability to dig a little deeper and find a place not over-run with tourists and articles of praise.
“Day 186: Hanging Out With Countrymen Abroad, Why Not Stay Home? My Extended Response” From Brooke vs. The World
Submitted by Brooke
Brooke receives a comment about socializing with her fellow Americans abroad, one that spurs a reaction questioning whether it is right, wrong or no one’s business if you like to find your own countrymen or women abroad. Brooke argues the benefits of known a few of your fellow citizens but points out there is no right way to travel.
“Traveling Ted’s Friendly Float Down the Chicago River with Leinenkugel’s” From Traveling Ted
Submitted by Ted
Ted takes a friendly float down to the Chicago River with the goal of educating those on the trip about the state of that very river. Ted points out the problems with the Chicago River, including the admittance of untreated sewage into the river waters, the only city in the U.S. to do so.
“Volcano Boarding in Leon: The Most Fun I Never Had” From Travel Funny Travel Light
Submitted by Claire
Claire decides to board down the youngest volcano in Nicaragua, a decision she is not fully confident to make. After seeing what the volcano did to other boarders, Claire takes it grandma slow. I admired her courage to go through with it, even it is was at a super slow speed. Travel should bring out this courage, even if we only do something halfway.
“I Could Have Had a Heart Attack!” From Wayward Traveller
Submitted by Annie
Annie gives us a lesson on Porto’s ultimate sandwich, the Francesinha. Having had this beast of a meal myself in Portugal, I can attest to Annie’s opinions of nearly facing a heart attack post meal. The Francesinha is just one of those cultural experiences you shouldn’t miss while in Porto.
Don’t forget to leave your submission for this week. You have until the end of the day on Friday to submit.
From Suzy Guese:
Submission from Shivya…
Hello, here’s my travel submission for the week, on the much-written-about topic of traveling alone, albiet in India! http://theshootingstar.wordpress.com/2011/07/13/traveling-alone-in-india
From Andrew:
Would love a little stumble love for this local NY article: http://www.thebrooklynnomad.com/oaxaca-mexico-meets-queens-york-rock-rock-rockaway-taco/
From Brooke vs. the World:
AWesome, Suzy
Thanks for including me in this round-up of lovely reads!
Perhaps this post can be considered for next week: http://brookevstheworld.com/goosebumps-travel-excitement/
Cheers,
Brooke
From nithya (life out of a suitcase):
Hey Suzy, great list from this week! Here is my submission for this week: it’s another hilarious story from Diana’s time in Brazil about how to cross a Brazilian street: http://lifeoutofasuitcase.com/2011/07/crossing-the-street-salvador-brazil/
Have a good one!
Nithya
Life Out of a Suitcase
From Chris Walker-Bush:
Just found the blog courtesy of Brooke. Love what I’ve seen so far
I spent a lot of time on this one last year – a piece on how to find a good ESL gig in South Korea so you can get over there and start your expat adventure.
http://www.aussieontheroad.com/the-road-to-south-korea/
From Emily @travelated:
Hi Suzy!
Here’s my post about another adventure in Las Vegas!
http://travelated.com/geeking-out-in-vegas-ben-folds-at-the-cosmopolitan
From Claire:
Yea!! Thanks for including me this week!
From Annie:
Thanks for including my article Suzy! All of these are great reads!
From Lilliane/wanderlass:
Hi Suzy – please check this out.
Here’s not the usual tour to Bethlehem, inside Palestine Territory.
http://www.wanderlass.com/2011/07/little-town-of-bethlehem.html
From Kieron:
Here’s our submission for this week!
The Best Round-the-World Trip Advice From Experienced Travelers
http://www.donteverlookback.com/2011/07/the-best-round-the-world-trip-advice-from-experienced-travelers/
From Cam @ Traveling Canucks:
Here is our submission for the week,
The time I got Robbed by a Thai Prostitute in Bangkok
http://travelingcanucks.com/2011/07/getting-robbed-by-a-thai-prostitute-in-bangkok/
From Jeremy Branham:
Don’t believe him Suzy! That’s just the story he told Nicole. Look at the facts – they just don’t add up!
From Globetrottergirls:
We still find great reads in your ‘Stumbles’ every single week! A great series.
This week we wrote about our quest to find vegetarian food in a meat lovers’ country:
Vegetarian food in Germany? Yes, everywhere you look!
http://globetrottergirls.com/2011/07/vegetarian-food-tips-germany/
From Alexplorer:
Hey Suzy,
I’m back I was trying to adapt to my new Latin American Lifestyle so much I forgot how to write! Here’s a submission on me being hands down the worst Salsa Dancer in Latin America! Hope CO is good my friends say its hot. Cheers! http://ilikegoingplaces.com/2011/07/22/im-the-worst-salsa-dancer-in-latin-america/
From lash:
Hi Suzy, well I seem to be on a ‘scuba diving guide’ kick. Here’s my guide to diving in Bali…
http://www.lashworldtour.com/2010/09/diving-in-bali.html
From Katie:
Hi Suzy!
Here’s my submission this week: a post about the #1 destination my bucket list that I have yet to make it to.
http://katiegoingglobal.com/i-dream-of-russia/
From Dylan - The Travelling Editor:
My submission of the week: story of how I got cursed and got my scar two years ago in Fiji http://www.thetravellingeditor.com/curse-of-the-shin-scar/
Enjoy!
From Laura:
Great picks this week!
Here’s a piece I did recently on freezing my butt off in South Brazil’s winter.
http://travel-for-love.com/2011/07/14/wintertime-in-south-brazil/
From moedawg63:
This is just a short post on people’s judgments around travel.
http://mf-aspiring.blogspot.com/2011/06/vacation-discrimination.html
From The GypsyNesters:
Venice Anyone? http://www.gypsynester.com/ve.htm
From Jeremy Branham:
Since you asked for them, here is one of my all time favorites – the hidden treasure of Plitvice Lakes National Parks. Explore the history, wildlife, geography, and beauty.
http://www.budgettraveladventures.com/traveldestinations/europe/croatia/the-hidden-treasure-of-plitvice-lakes-national-park/
From Amanda:
Thanks for the inclusion, Suzy!
Here’s my contribution for this week; just posted today.
http://www.dangerous-business.com/2011/07/life-is-short-travel-now/
From Jenna:
Since you asked for more submissions this week, here’s one from the archives. You already read my post about the art in Santa Maria Novella in Florence; this one provides travelers to Florence some context behind the wonderful Brancacci Chapel frescoes.
http://thisismyhappiness.com/?p=1166