For somewhere in the middle of nowhere in Nevada, I bring you this week’s Suzy Stumbles Over Travel. In case you are new here, each week I ask writers and readers to share their favorite travel posts of the week. I read each submission, comment, tweet the article on Twitter, stumble the article on Stumbleupon and post a link to the piece 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. The piece should be travel related. Leave a link to your submission in the comment box below this article. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission. 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
“A Starbucks Latte with an Extra Shot of African Drug Lord” From Girl With Gumption
Submitted by Melanie
As Melanie polishes off a much-needed Starbucks, she runs into an encounter with some less than reputable characters, she suspects. I really could appreciate Melanie’s knack for storytelling, a key element to travel writing.
“Crossing the Atlantic by Freighter” From Tumblingweed
Submitted by Vicky
This segment always amazes me in the new ways in which people travel. Vicky provides some interesting information on traveling the Atlantic by freighter. I was impressed by how unique her travel experience seemed, complete with mess halls with the crew and just a few other fellow passengers.
“Texas Countryside: A Photo Essay” From Country Skipper
Submitted by Sabrina
Sabrina provides a photo essay of her road trips through Texas. While not your average photo essay, she points on subtle aspects to the Texas open road that Americans might not realize can be so defining and telling of a culture. From giant semis to Bible billboards, you can take a trip through Texas here.
“The Day Estonian Customs found two bags of white powder in my luggage” From Cruise Surfingz
Submitted by Roy
As Roy faces the simple walk through customs, he finds his love of fine laundry detergent makes this trip not so simple. The exchange with airport customs is something most traveler’s can relate to, the ridiculous aspect of poring over white powdery substances that are just a means to clean.
“Christchurch—A Fresh Start” From A Dangerous Business
Submitted by Amanda
Amanda reflects not just on visiting Christchurch, New Zealand post earthquake, but also the positive resolve of locals. Her piece reminds me that when we travel we can discover an powerful optimism incomparable to situation.
Don’t forget to leave your submission to this week. You have until the end of the day on Friday to submit.
From Emily:
Hi Suzy!
Here’s Travelated’s submission this week… a video of Rease detailing her train chasing adventures in Buenos Aires
http://travelated.com/train-chasing
From Jenna:
Sounds like some interesting stories here. Crossing the Atlantic by ship really intrigues me. Here’s a recent post about how my son has grown as a result of traveling: http://thisismyhappiness.com/2011/05/26/spreading-our-childs-wings/
Thanks for doing this, Suzy!
From Christy @ Ordinary Traveler:
Great choices this week, Suzy. I have read a few of these. I especially liked Sufingz’s post. My submission this week is a photo essay of the adorable kids I encountered in Nepal. http://www.ordinarytraveler.com/articles/children-of-nepal-photo-essay
Have a great week!
From Roy | cruisesurfingz:
I see I’m in great company. Thanks for the add, Suzy!!
From Suzy Guese:
Submission from Saadia…
Hi Suzy!
This week I’d like to share my tips for Paris:
When in Paris…
http://theopinionatedwanderlust.com/2011/05/29/ask-saadia-features-when-in-paris/
Thanks!
From William:
Hi Suzy,
Just got back from Boston for a few days. Here is a post about Walden Pond. Enjoy CA.
http://www.mywalkabout40.com/2011/05/on-walden-pond.html
From Claire:
I really enjoy this weekly update, Suzy. Thanks for sharing. Here is a hot off the presses post:
http://travelfunnytravellight.blogspot.com/2011/05/on-how-marriage-is-just-like-traveling.html
From Sabrina:
Love the Starbucks and the Estonian customs stories
Thanks for including my Texas Countryside Photo Essay as well!
From Julia:
Hi Suzy
That Starbucks story is great. Here’s my latest post on the biggest sacrifice I’ve made for my love of travel so far: http://www.homelessandconfused.com/2011/05/saying-goodbye-is-hard-to-do.html
From Jeff Titelius:
Hey there. My first submission to your stumbler! Hope you like it.
The Adventures of Driving Under the Tuscan Sun!
http://impressions-theeurotraveler.blogspot.com/2011/05/adventures-of-driving-under-tuscan-sun.html
Thank you!!!
From Sabrina:
…. and here’s my submission for this week
It’s a funny (well, you be the judge – to me it was hilarious 
) account of our layover trip in Cairo about a year ago.
http://countryskipper.com/2011/05/31/the-ribbits-found-something-remembering-our-cairo-layover-tour/
From Tumblingweed:
Suzy, I put this together in response to all the fantastic, exotic travel one reads. Exotic is everywhere!
http://planbadventures.tumblr.com/ The first blog “Treasure Travel – The Dismal Swamp Canal”
Thanks again, and I really enjoy all these posts!
Vicky “Tumbling_weed” Walter
From shivya:
I’ve been hooked to your blog for a while now. All interesting reads from last week! Here’s my travel submission for this week, on an offbeat little postcard village by Lake Garda in Italy that I fell in love with.
http://theshootingstar.wordpress.com/2011/05/23/gargnano-lake-garda
From Fiona:
Here’s my post for the week:
Interview with couchsufing queen Áine Goggins who made a TV series for Irish language television about couchsurfing around Europe…Couchsurfing Advice with Travel Host Áine Goggins – Travel Edits http://t.co/lbUowyH
From Lev Inger:
Here’s my submission this week, my travel “experience” in Lucerne. http://levinindy.wordpress.com/2011/06/01/montezumas-revenge-in-lucerne/
From Dalene Heck:
Some great choices this week, and some I haven’t read yet – awesome!
Here is a submission from us, celebrating our two year vagabondaversary this week!
http://www.hecktictravels.com/freedom
Cheers Suzy!
From Dina:
I can’t believe I missed out this segment for a few weeks! Here’s my submission:
Did I dare to jump the dreaded Mega Tarzan Swing of Costa Rica:
http://www.vagabondquest.com/costa-rica/fly-like-superman-and-swing-like-tarzan-in-costa-rica/
Thanks, Suzy!
From Odysseus:
Hi Suzy! I liked your picks for last week, especially the Girl with Gumption.
Here’s my submission for this week. It’s about fear and traveling.
http://odysseusdrifts.blogspot.com/2011/05/are-you-afraid-to-travel.html
From melanie - girl with gumption:
Thanks for the feature Suzy. I got so much positive feedback I don’t even know what to do with myself! I am incredibly flattered.
Once I am done making a pro/con list debating the merits of using my newly acquired bottle of ranch dressing (holla care packages!) as a food topping or just drinking it straight, I will write another entry worthy of submission.
Looking forward to reading this weeks submissions!
From Cam:
Hi Suzy,
It’s been a while since we’ve participated!
Here is our submission for the week:
http://travelingcanucks.com/2011/05/the-number-one-rule-for-travel/
Cheers!
Cam & Nicole
From Traveling Ted:
Hey Suzy,
This one is actually inspired by one of your posts. Thanks!
http://www.travelingted.tv/2011/06/02/lunch-stop-at-black-canyon-of-the-gunnison-national-park/
From Abhijit:
Hi Suzy,
Some very interesting-looking posts this week.. will go through them during the weekend.
Here’s my submission for this week:
http://idrinkmyteasweet.com/2011/05/29/what-did-romeo-expect-to-see-when-he-turned-up-at-juliets-house/
From lash:
Hi Suzy,
In 2008 I lived in Shanghai for 4 months. As usual, I took to cycling around the city, but it turned out I was in for quite a ride in that chaotic city!
http://lashworldtour.blogspot.com/2011/06/cycling-shanghai-china.html
Thanks again, cheers, Lash
From Amanda:
Thanks for the inclusion, Suzy! I really appreciate the feature.
Here’s my submission for this week – sticking to New Zealand, but this time focusing on a town I didn’t love (shocking, right??)
http://www.dangerous-business.com/2011/06/what-the-hell-is-there-to-do-in-greymouth-anyway/
From Alex Vere Nicoll:
Hey Suzy,
Here’s a post about my recent decision to quit my job and move to Panama! http://ilikegoingplaces.com/2011/06/04/im-moving-to-panama-on-tuesday-why-why-not/