On Halloween, I bring you this week’s Suzy Stumbles Over Travel. In case you are new to this site, each week I ask writers and readers to submit their favorite travel posts of the week. I read each submission, comment on the piece, tweet the article on Twitter, stumble the post using Stumbleupon and place a link to the submission 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 article should be travel related. Leave your submission in the comment box below rather than sending it to be on Twitter, Facebook, etc. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission. If you leave your submission past Friday, I will just carry it over into the next week. 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
“Home Cooking in Rome: The Best Meal in Italy” From The World is Calling
Submitted by Lisa
Lisa attends a Home Food dinner in Italy, an organization that makes it possible for travelers to dine on authentic Italian food with Italians. Her experience reminded me a great deal of my dinners with host families throughout my time studying abroad. For anyone looking for a similar experience, Home Food appears to be a great way to see Italy a little bit truer to its form.
“Are You an Impulsive Traveler?” From A Dangerous Business
Submitted by Amanda
Amanda outlines some of the ways in which she has traveled impulsively, and some of the signs that you too might be an impulsive traveler. She shares those signs of “don’t think, just do” travel from other travelers. Traveling impulsively can be vital, especially when you would never go if you sat down and thought about it too long.
“{Tips} If nothing else, take these 3 photographs on your travels” From Idelish
Submitted by Jeremy and Shirlene
Jeremy and Shirlene share their secrets for simply taking better travel photographs. From the postcard shot, the different perspective shot to the storytelling photo, they lend great tips for travelers who might just stand and click with their camera.
“I’m sorry Travel I just can’t marry you!” From Evolution of a Dreamer
Submitted by Sasha
Sasha confesses to travel that she could just not marry the activity for life. She presents a refreshing perspective, explaining why long-term, non-stop travel would just not work for her for life.
“Six Places That Will Scare the Snot Out of You” From The Gypsy Nester
Submitted by the Gypsy Nester
The traveling duo at Gypsy Nester lends the perfect travel article to read on this Halloween. They share six of the scariest places they have ever visited from a bone-constructed church to a “spa” torture chamber.
Don’t forget to leave your submission for this week. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission below.
From Lisa Bergren:
Thanks for the inclusion, S!!
From Shirlene from Idelish:
Thank you for the inclusion! Here’s our submission for the following week: http://www.idelish.com/2011/07/18/india-juleh-the-magic-word-in-leh/
From Saadia Shamsie:
http://theopinionatedwanderlust.com/2011/10/21/the-great-fall-foliage-road-trip/
The Great Fall Foliage Road Trip.
Thanks Suzy!
From Shashank Hosahally:
Check out my tiger first experience at my new home.
From Amanda:
Thanks so much for the inclusion, Suzy!
Here’s my submission for this week – all about a city I fell in love with after only a few hours: Savannah, Georgia.
http://www.dangerous-business.com/2011/10/getting-to-know-the-ghosts-of-savannah/
From Elizabeth:
Here is my submission for this week about a day of things going wrong in Budapest.
http://aslightlylesslonelyplanet.blogspot.com/2011/10/my-day-of-no.html
From Audrey:
Hey Suzy!
Here’s my submission for the week: http://thatbackpacker.com/2011/10/30/im-looking-for-the-king-of-bollywood/
When in India it’s all about trying to meet India’s hottest star
From mike:
As always you find the very best out there Suzy!
He is our latest post:
http://1000fights.com/general/10-questions-all-inclusive-resort/
Its about the questions you should ask before selecting an all inclusive.
Cheers,
Mike
1000fights.com
From Lash:
Hi Suzy,
this week I’m submitting another cultural article about Bali, this time on Bali’s ‘moonshine’ arak and tuak. Hope you enjoy learning about it!
cheers, Lash
http://www.lashworldtour.com/2010/09/arak-and-tuak-balis-locally-brewed.html
From Jeremy Branham:
Halloween is over. However, here are some of the most “haunted” places on earth.
http://www.budgettraveladventures.com/traveldestinations/5-of-the-most-haunted-places-on-earth/
From Claire:
Fellow bloggers are our friends!
http://travelfunnytravellight.blogspot.com/2011/11/oh-people-youll-meet.html
From The GypsyNester:
Hey Suzy!
Here’s our submission for this week:
Mounting the Alps
It was BEAUTIFUL! What to eat, which kind of car to rent – even what the toilets are like!
http://www.gypsynester.com/alps.htm
Thanks!
David and Veronica
From Emily Sims:
Hi Suzy! This week’s post is 10 phrases you won’t learn in Italian class… it’s kind of naughty, but fun!
http://travelated.com/10-phrases-you-won%e2%80%99t-learn-in-italian-class
From Danee Gilmartin:
Hi Suzy! It’s been so long! Just catching up on all your travels. I love the Home Cooking in Rome blog!
Here’s my submission for next week -
http://museumchick.com/2011/11/peter-woytuk-on-broadway-nyc.html
From Trans-Americas Journey:
Hi Suzy, It’s been a few weeks, hope all is well.
Here’s a post of ours from this week – Todos Santas, Guatemala – http://trans-americas.com/blog/2011/10/todos-santos-guatemala/
Thanks, have a great week