As I get ready to a little trip to the U.S. South, 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
“Igrea do Carmo-Lisbon’s Ghost Church” From The Redheaded Traveler
Submitted by Julie
Julie highlights one of Lisbon’s lesser-known attractions, the Igrea do Carmo. The Gothic church was partially destroyed by the famous 1755 earthquake. It stands in ruin as a reminder of what Lisbon once was before such a destructive natural disaster.
“A Day at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta” From Say Hello to America
Submitted by Christian
Christian takes us through a day at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the annual October tradition. The event features the littering of the sky by countless hot air balloons of various colors and themes. Christian outlines the day’s events and provides some useful tips for travelers who might want to experience this event next year.
“Peak Experience: Standing Next To Nature’s Giant” From Wanderful-World
Submitted by Lizzie
Lizzie dissects an emotion behind travel, one in which you observe something so remarkable and inspiring that you toy with feelings of insignificance and power at the same time. She explains this notion as she climbs the basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland.
“Guayaquil, Ecuador” From Wanderlass
Submitted by Lilliane
Lilliane takes us on a tour of Guayaquil, Ecuador, the country’s main port. While few travelers stay beyond a day here and she receives her fair share of safety warnings, Lilliane decides to take her camera and out and explore the appeals of this port city.
“Alms” From One Day I’ll Fly Away
Submitted by Elizabeth
Elizabeth takes part in the custom of offering up alms to monks collecting their daily rounds in Thailand. She provides insight and tips on how to approach this Buddhist tradition.
Don’t forget to leave your submission in the comment box below. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission.
Suzy Guese says
Submission from Melissa…
Hey Suzy
I know I’m probably late to the game on this one… but i would love it if you could feature this article I wrote on the lion conservation efforts in Africa through ALERT – African Lion and Environmental Research Trust- with whom I volunteered with. It is a cause that is really near and dear to my heart and I think really important for people to be educated on the plight of the lion. If the king of the jungle is to fall, what’s to become of the rest of his kingdom?
http://themellybooproject.com/2012/10/lion-conservation-with-alert/
Thanks hun!
Suzy Guese says
Submission from Greg…
Hey Suzy!
I’m late to the show, so this one will probably have to roll into next week. Thanks for the pick last week! I submit the following:
“We May Experience Slight Turbulence and Then Explode”
Site: http://travel.wanderingbard.com/worstflightever/
Lilliane | wanderlass says
Yay, always so nice to be included on your list. If we like Guayaquil, we’ll love Quito-the capital of Ecuador. The city is so varied that you can be walking the romantic cobbled stone or be balancing an egg on a nail. Pick your trip! Cheers.
http://www.wanderlass.com/featured-2/quito-attractions.html
Kenin Bassart says
Hey Suzy,
We have a nice post on Blowing Rocks beach in Jupiter Florida with lots of pics. You mentioned visiting the South. How for South are you headed?
http://www.theconstantrambler.com/blowing-rocks-preserve-jupiter-fl/
Colleen Brynn says
What is that thing that drives us to travel? What makes me like one place and not another? Why might we disagree on how great a place is? What is that thing…?
http://colleenbrynntravels.blogspot.ca/2012/10/why-i-loved-yosemite.html
Mariah says
Hi Suzy! Here is my latest post about battling sickness before going on an epic trip to Italy! Thanks!
http://www.thebarefootbeat.com/2012/10/14/seeking-wholeness-in-italy/
Larissa Milne says
Hi Suzy,
I thought you might be interested in this post we did showcasing the murals on the security wall that divides Israel & the Palestinian territory. The ironic thing was we had to cross this to visit the historic town of Bethlehem. Here’s the link:
http://www.changesinlongitude.com/palestine-murals-on-security-wall-in-israel/#comment-7595
I hope you like it.
Cheers, Larissa
Forrest Walker says
My latest post titled The Easter Bunny Visits Easter Island is just right for your site and I hope it makes your top five.
Cheers
Forrest Walker says
http://theothersideofthecoconut.com
Suzy Guese says
Submission from Zara…
Hi Suzy!
Here goes a suggestion of a collaborative article involving 22 travel bloggers.
It’s about the different and yummy breakfast options a traveler can find around the world:
http://bkpk.me/breakfast-around-the-world/
It’s meant to open your appetite! 😉
Cheers,
Zara
Tash says
Would love some attention for my To Market, To Market post, one of my most authentic experiences in Cambodia!
http://jouljet.blogspot.com/2012/10/to-market-to-market.html
Thanks Suzy!
Mike says
We would love to have our latest post featured. Thanks for your kindness. http://1000fights.com/fontainebleau-frances-finest/
Mike
The GypsyNesters says
Buenos Aires is a carnivore’s delight! A Tale of Two Parrillas:
http://www.gypsynester.com/parrilla.htm
Lauren says
Here’s mine Suzy! http://thelifethatbroke.com/2012/10/11/the-unlikely-camper/
Amanda says
Here’s a look at the somewhat-obscure country of Albania:
http://www.dangerous-business.com/2012/10/albania-is-weird/
Kristin Repsher says
Here’s my post on the life lessons I’ve learned through hiking, proving that walking is more than just “seeing the same thing over and over again”: http://www.bootsandabackpack.com/5-life-lessons-learned-from-hiking/
Thanks Suzy!
Hilary says
Hey Miss Suzy!
I’d add a descriptor, but the title pretty much sums up my embarrassing travel moment. All I can say is I didn’t mean for it to happen!!
Lots of love to you!
http://nomadgrad.com/2012/10/16/the-time-i-flashed-fijian-chiefs/
Christian says
Thanks for including me, Suzy! 🙂