From Nashville, Tennessee, 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
“My Biggest Travel Regrets” From World Travel Family
Submitted by Alyson
Alyson details her travel regrets, from getting robbed in Cairns to wasting money on package holidays. However she concludes something all travelers should remember. Travel regrets are not so much regrets but rather a part of the travel story and experience.
“Hanok Buildings and Cooked Alleys” From That Backpacker
Submitted by Audrey
Audrey heads to the cutest corners of Seoul with its quirky shops and narrow alleyways. In the details of this neighborhood stroll, Audrey points out just how much one could miss this city.
“5 Things to Do In Memphis (If You’re Not an Elvis Fan)” From Needle Girl Haystack World
Submitted by Laryssa
Laryssa makes the skeptical trip from Nashville to Memphis. While she questions whether Memphis has much to offer beside Elvis attractions, she discovers moving American history, barbecued nachos and even guitar making in the city by the Mississippi River.
“{China} Our 10-day Beijing and Xi An Trip Itinerary” From Idealish
Submitted by Shirlene
Shirlene provides a very complete and adventurous itinerary for 10 days in China. From tobogganing down the side of the Great Wall of China to viewing the Terracotta Warriors, this schedule could convince anyone to want to visit China.
“On Why I Decided to Quit My Job to Travel the World” From Earth 2 Eartha
Submitted by Eartha
Lastly this week, Eartha shares a rather personal post about her decision to quit her job and life back home to travel the world. While many document the same process, Eartha captures all of the emotions running through her head about such a decision.
Don’t forget to leave your submission for this week in the comment box below. You have until the end of the day on Friday to leave your submission.
Submission from Jim…
Submission:
On the Quetzales Trail in Panama’s cloud forest:
http://www.aroundtheworldineightyyears.com/quetzales-trail-panama/
Hi Suzy,
I hope your road trip is going well. This week, I would like to submit this post I have just written about Milanese cuisine:
http://costeffectivetravel.com/europe/experiencing-the-food-of-milan/
I hope you like it, and all the best,
Steve
Here’s another from Azerbaijan…
http://expatedna.com/2013/01/27/instagrammed-the-best-of-azerbaijan/
Have a good week Suzy!
Hi Suzy, if you love Palaces in Germany, you might want to check out this post about the Linderhoff Palace. It was built by King Ludwig II and is absolutely stunning.
http://partofmyworld.com/2013/02/04/linderhof-palace-the-other-castle-of-fairy-tale-king-ludwig-ii/
Thanks for the great reads this week. We just wrote about a crazy experience we had near the Channel Islands. There are two parts, but here is the first http://ordinarytraveler.com/articles/orcas-attack-gray-whales
Have a great week!
Finding cougar love all over the map.
http://worldtravelfamily.com/finding-love-through-travel/
Hi Suzy,
Here is a little something from visiting California’s largest lake.
http://www.mywalkabout.net/2013/01/me-and-salton-sea.html
Here’s our submission for this week.
Our year of travel in 3 minutes
http://gqtrippin.com/rtw/1-year-video/
It took me 80+ hours to complete. Hope people enjoy it. 🙂
I posted on GQ’s site, but have to add here that this is a stunner! The editing is superb (well worth those 80 hours!), and everytime I go back to this (it’s worth several views), it just reinfects me with the travel bug all over again.
Hi Suzy
While India’s west coast is pretty well explored, the East Coast holds many hidden surprises like local crafts & offbeat adventure – ATV rides, mangrove tours, sportfishing, turtle nesting & more. So this week, two submissions!
A Shore Catch: Shopping & Handicrafts http://redscarabtravelandmedia.wordpress.com/2013/02/01/a-shore-catch-shopping-along-the-east-coast/
East Coast Adventure https://redscarabtravelandmedia.wordpress.com/2013/02/06/a-wild-ride-east-coast-adventure/
Cheers
Anurag
Hi Suzy,
Here’s my latest post for this week! Thanks!
http://www.thebarefootbeat.com/2013/02/01/time-to-spare/
Hi Suzy! After spending a night at Berlin airport I’ve decided to write a small guide how to survive such situations and make them as comfortable as possible. Maybe you’ll find it interesting: http://www.mywanderlust.pl/2013/02/a-guide-to-sleeping-at-airport.html
Looks like you selected some great posts!
This is my first submission!
Discovering Ireland
http://europeantravelista.com/2013/02/05/travel-ireland/
Have a great week!
Hi Suzy
I’ve just arrived here, and love the opportunity to find others addicted to travel! I’ve linked to a post I wrote after a trip to St Petersburg last year. The whole visit was a sensory overload, but the canal trip on the inelegant and lumbering Juliet was memorable for so many reasons… Here it is: http://jacksonbernadette.wordpress.com/2013/01/29/neva-again-juliet-takes-to-the-river-in-st-petersburg/
Best wishes, and happy journeys, Bernie
Wanted to say thank you very much for the mention, and for introducing me to such a great variety of travel writing. Only problem now is how I will ever get any work done, as I’m too busy in a world of virtual exploration! (And loving it.)
Happy journeys,
Bernie
Hi Suzy-
Here is one from exploring my new neighborhood in Long Island City Queens
http://museumchick.com/2013/02/victorian-houses-long-island-city.html
Hey Suzy! We got to swim with manatees! http://www.gypsynester.com/swimming-with-manatees.htm
Hi Suzy,
This week I”m submitting a travel tips post about renting cars overseas. I detail many driving, traffic, road and legal conditions to consider before renting a car and driving in a foreign country.
http://www.lashworldtour.com/2013/02/car-rental-overseas-rent-rent-pt-2-cautions.html
Thanks as usual, cheers, Lash
Hi Suzy,
I’m new to this series. What a great idea!
Here’s a post about lessons I’ve learned relating to travel blogging since I started my first blog in 2007.
http://www.blissfultraveling.com/travel-blogger-confessions/
Thanks,
Erica
Hi Suzy! Here’s a new one you might enjoy: http://wp.me/p1E0Yt-1Ua Thanks for reading 🙂
Hi, Suzy.
If it’s not too late, I recently spent some time exploring a small town outside Philadelphia.
http://www.borderingbeyond.com/small-town-america-sadness-and-the-birth-of-a-new-idea/
Submission from Jeremy….
Great list as always!
Would like to submit this one that Angie wrote about after she went whale watching in Baja, Mexico a few weeks ago!
http://www.livingthedreamrtw.com/2013/02/the-4-most-surprising-things-about.html
Hey Suzy,
It’s been a while. Trust you’re well. Anyway, here’s my latest blog post: matthewhirtes.com/bandama.
Cheers,
Matthew