From another hot Monday in Denver, 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
“Exploring The Greater Swellendam Area” From Rory In South Africa
Submitted by Rory
Rory takes us through the Swellendam area of South Africa. From crossing the beauty of Tradouw Pass to brandy and wine tastings, Rory presents nice photography to put you in the area, even from the perspective of a zip-line.
“Travel Showdown: Vietnam vs. Laos vs. Cambodia” From Man vs. World
Submitted by Simon P.
Simon dukes it out with Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia as he tries to determine which of the three is Southeast Asia’s best travel destinations. From food, beaches, cultural insights and most importantly beer, Simon names a winner in the ring. Regardless of the fictional title, his comparisons are helpful for anyone trying to figure out where they should spend their time in Southeast Asia.
“How To Choose A Camera For Travel” From Wandering Unstuck
Submitted by Lindsey
Lindsey provides a helpful piece on choosing the right camera from travel. She weighs the pros and cons of traveling with a Point and Shoot camera, a DSLR and the Micro Four Thirds System based on different scenarios and needs.
“El Chalten and Fitz Roy in Autumn: A Photo Essay” From Bridges and Balloons
Submitted by Victoria
Victoria and Steve head to El Chalten, Argentina’s hiking capital in autumn. While the idea might sound a little crazy, they find the beauty of the area draped in snow and splendid isolation. As they hike to see the Fitz Roy mountain up close and personal or hole up in a hotel sipping whiskey, the traveling duo prove you can find the charm of visiting an area completely out of season.
“Not Even on the Map: Magdez, Morocco” From Seek New Travel
Submitted by Kit
Kit makes her way to a place she couldn’t tell you how to find it. Magdez, Morocco isn’t on a map, a rarity in this world. The village is somewhere high in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, lending Kit tremendous insight into life in a traditional Berber village. Magdez appears to be one of those few places truly suspended in another time.
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 Rory Alexander:
Thanks again for including my blog Suzy.
Here is the third and final blog from my weekend breakaway in Bontebok National Park, so peaceful.
http://roryinsouthafrica.wordpress.com/2012/06/27/touring-the-bontebok-national-park/
Thanks,
Rory
From Simon P:
Yes, I finally made it!! Thanks heaps, Suzy – you’re the best!
From Victoria:
Thanks Suzy! Great selection of posts.
From Audrey | That Backpacker:
Hey Suzy,
My submission for the week is about my visit to Busan’s fish market and how it spoiled my appetite for raw fish…bleh! http://thatbackpacker.com/2012/06/28/no-hwae-am-i-eating-that/
I hope you enjoy it
From Lindsey:
Wow, super stoked to be included in this week’s list! Thanks so much Suzy, it was a great boost
From Jenna:
Hi Suzy,
Here is a post that aims to take the mystery out of wine tasting: http://thisismyhappiness.com/2012/06/30/tips-wine-tasting/
From Ryan at Travel and Graphs:
Great selections this week! I particularly enjoyed your post, Simon!
From Ryan at Travel and Graphs:
Just finished the post I will be submitting for this week, “Being Off The Beaten Path is Overrated” for your consideration!
http://travelandgraphs.com/2012/07/03/being-off-the-beaten-path-is-overrated/
From Lauren:
Awesome list of posts! I love the Morocco one as I just got back from visiting the Atlas Mountains!
My submission is a post about having to sit next to a corpse for 6 hours in Laos!
http://www.neverendingfootsteps.com/2012/07/04/there-dead-woman-on-slow-boat/
Hope you like it!
From Lash:
Hi Suzy,
Hey, I’m on a roll again here.. every week submitting and.. yet another travel disaster after leaving Noosa and traveling to Fraser island:
http://www.lashworldtour.com/2012/07/travel-story-fraser-island-backpacking-disaster.html
Thanks, as usual. Cheers, Lash
From Zara @ Backpack ME:
Hey Suzy!
I’m on a self-appointed mission to share the goodness of my country, Portugal, so here’s my suggested postthis time:
10 Dishes a Portuguese Grandma would feed you!
http://bkpk.me/10-traditional-dishes-a-portuguese-grandma-would-feed-you/
Happy travels and… happy eats!
From Edna:
Hi Suzy, this week I posted some thoughts on why I feel lucky to be American: http://expatedna.com/2012/07/04/why-i-feel-lucky-to-be-american/
From Adam:
Since you were just in Berlin recently – here’s my latest post from the coolest city in the world if you want to check it out.
http://travelsofadam.com/2012/07/getting-naked-in-berlin/
From The GypsyNesters:
Hey Suzy!
Here’s us!:
Fear Conquering & Paragliding in Lima, Peru! I almost panicked out of it! -Veronica
http://www.gypsynester.com/paragliding.htm
From Jim O'Donnell:
Hello my fellow Coloradoan! Pueblo has now hit over 100 for thirteen record breaking days in a row. Record breaking. Thats right. Yikes.
For next week, I’d like to submit a post from Around the World in Eighty Years entitled “A View from the Crossing: 10 Bridges and Why They Matter” for your kind consideration.
http://www.aroundtheworldineightyyears.com/bridge-pictures/
Thank you!
From Beverley:
Hey Suzy, hope you’re well!
I’m going to submit my latest post (and my first post about Auckland after getting here two weeks ago!) First Impressions of Auckland in Winter:
http://www.pack-your-passport.com/2012/07/first-impressions-of-auckland-in-winter.html
Thanks! B
From Suzette Mack:
In honor of the Fourth of July, a report about our family’s recent visit to Pearl Harbor.
http://family-treks.blogspot.com/2012/07/memorable-family-visit-to-pearl-harbor.html
From Mary @ The World Is A Book:
Hi Suzy,
Looks like another round of great posts. This week’s submission is our tour through Copenhagen’s canals.
http://www.theworldisabook.com/8970/cruising-copenhagens-canals/
Have a great weekend!
From Leah Travels:
I really appreciate the piece about choosing a camera for travel. I’m always looking for something new and/or different.
Here’s my submission for this week: “A Brush with Fame: BBC & my Contempt for Cruises”
http://leahtravels.com/site/things/bbc-cruise-contempt
You actually chose the post, “I Hate Cruises” for your stumbling segment in April. Well, damned if that post didn’t land me an interview with BBC on Tuesday.
From Heather's Harmony:
I finally got to take a Rocky Mountain bike ride!
http://heathersharmony.me/2012/07/04/1364/