As it gets warmer in Denver, 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, stumble the piece on Stumbleupon, tweet the article on Twitter and post a link to the submission on my Facebook page. The following week, I select my five favorites to be featured here and the stumbling over travel continues.
Just a few things to keep in mind, please only submit one link per person each week. The article must be travel related. You have until the end of the day on Friday to submit your piece. 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
“Fitting in-Guadalajara, Mexico” From Over Yonderlust
Submitted by Erica
Erica experiences those feelings of fitting in while traveling. Most travel to find others unlike themselves, but finding yourself far away from home can be an even more powerful experience.
“First Impressions of Nepal” From Ordinary Traveler
Submitted by Christy
Ordinary Traveler puts you right into a first night’s sleep in Nepal. From ice cold showers to grumbling generators, one of travel’s other surprises comes to the table. You may travel around the world to be uncomfortable and restless, but you appreciate the little things even more in the process.
“Children of the Granite Mine” From Amateurs in Africa
Submitted by Benny
Amateurs in Africa highlight the lives of the children of the Granite Mine in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. In the middle of West Africa, the dangerous conditions of mines are peppered with perhaps some of the most joyous children. The video included in this post is particularly worth a watch.
“Reflecting on Cambodia” From What’s Dave Doing
Submitted by Dave
Dave reflects on Cambodia and its power to possess hope when there are so many hopeless factors in the country. He finds something I think we all look for when we travel, a place that challenges us yet defines human spirit and resolve.
“The Trip That Helped Me Walk Again” From The Life That Broke
Submitted by Lauren
Lauren shares a personal travel tale of overcoming physical challenges while traveling. I think we often consider travel to be so restorative for the mind that we forget it can also be just the thing the body needs.
Don’t forget to leave a comment below with your submission for this week. You have until the end of the day on Friday to submit.
From Christy @ Ordinary Traveler:
Thanks so much for including our post, Suzy! I look forward to reading the other posts in this list!
From Jeremy B:
Here’s my post this week. Went to a Scottish Highlands Games & Festival and had an amazing experience!
http://www.budgettraveladventures.com/traveldestinations/europe/scotland/why-my-first-sacramento-scottish-highlands-games-festival-wont-be-my-last/
From Emily:
Here’s Travelated’s post this week, written by Rease
http://travelated.com/business-buzzwords-if-you-hear-this-you-need-a-vacation
From Sabrina:
Here’s my submission for this week:
http://countryskipper.com/2011/05/08/so-you-wanna-be-a-cowboy-check-out-the-dixie-dude-ranch-in-bandera-texas/
From Dave:
Thanks so much for including my Cambodia post, Suzy – really pleased you enjoyed it! It’s an incredible country…
From Lauren:
Thank you SO for including me, Suzy! I’ve gotten a lot of great comments with the help of your Stumbling and tweeting.
From Audrey:
Hi Suzy,
I enjoyed reading this week’s picks! Here’s my submission for this week on coca in Cusco:
http://thatbackpacker.wordpress.com/2011/05/10/it%E2%80%99s-a-revolution/
From Laurel:
More great pics about this week! Here’s my submission this week: 6 Things I Learned From Getting Deported: http://myexpatgermany.com/getting-deported
From Saadia Shamsie:
Hi Suzy!
Here’s my share for the week:
National Train Day, All Aboard!
http://theopinionatedwanderlust.com/2011/05/07/national-train-day/
Thanks!!
Saadia (@anjaniladki)
From Ted Nelson:
Great compilation. I will read them all, tweet, and stumble them myself. Here is mine:
http://www.travelingted.tv/2011/05/04/khao-yai-national-park-and-the-hunt-for-the-elusive-hornbill/
From Alex Vere-Nicoll:
I’ve got another submission for you Suzy, concerning my inability to sit Indian-Style and how I learned to say Cheers in Vietnamese… http://ilikegoingplaces.com/2011/05/06/learning-cheers-in-vietnamese-and-problems-sitting-indian-style/
From Sophie:
Here’s my submission this week: http://www.sophiesworld.net/lamenting-lost-love-azores/
From Wijnand:
Hi Suzy,
The link won’t copy paste so I had to type it (probably because I’m doing this from an iPhone ): ). If there is a typo and you can’t open it, it is the latest blog on my website http://www.twalkwithme.eu. Hope you like the blog and song!
http://www.twalkwithme.eu/13428/home-is-where-the-heart-is
Grtz
Wijnand
From Oneika the Traveller:
Hi Suzy! I’m new to your site and love this feature!!
Here’s an offering from my blog this week about discovering Bali on a scooter:
http://oneika-the-traveller.blogspot.com/2011/05/afternoon-exploring-lembongan-bali-by.html
I look forward to catching up on all the submissions!! Thanks a bunch!
Oneika
From Priscilla:
Hi Suzy!
Here’s what’s on my mind this week – The Bag that Got Away in Brussels! I wish I had purchased it when I saw it in my travels and I’m still thinking about it!
http://wp.me/pLv7o-sx
Cheers,
Priscilla
From Tom Volpe:
Hi Suzy,
Great picks from last week! Here is my post for this week:
http://www.headingthere.co.uk/article/44_cheap+holidays+to+croatia+in+gorgeous+istria/
Cheers
From Monique:
Here’s a post on how a wedding fueled my desire to travel http://tinyurl.com/3hgco2g
From lash:
Hi Suzy,
This week I’m submitting a post about diving at Tioman Island, Malaysia. I worked as Dive Master there one season guiding divers on Tioman’s gorgeous reefs, some of the best I’ve seen in Asia! Too bad it’s so little known- entirely eclipsed by Perentian islands to the north… well, maybe it’s better since tiomans’ reefs won’t become degraded as quickly…
http://lashworldtour.blogspot.com/2011/05/diving-at-tioman-island-malaysia.html
As usual, thanks very much for the help ‘advertising’ us all! Much appreciated.
cheers, lash
From Going Kraut:
Hi Suzy,
This week I posting my piece about the Cologne Cathedral. It is an amazing piece of architecture but more than that it has an amazing history. It represents an amazing city and it’s people and it is an absolut must see if you happen to be in Germany.
http://www.goingkraut.com/blog/2011/5/11/kolner-dom-cologne-cathedral.html
Thanks for the consideration.