As a gray cloud hangs over 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 submit their favorite travel post of the week in the comments below. I read each submission, comment, tweet the entry on Twitter, stumble the post on Stumbleupon and post a link on my Facebook page. At the end of the week, I select my five favorites submitted last week to be featured here and the stumbling begins again into the next week.
Just a few things to keep in mind, you must leave your submission in the comment box below. You have until the end of the day on Friday to submit your post. Be sure to follow me on Twitter, subscribe to my stumbles on Stumbleupon and “like” me on Facebook to make sure your post gets the attention it deserves.
The 5 Favorites of Last Week
“Reflections on Egypt in a Time of Turmoil” From Katie Going Global
Submitted by Katie
Katie combines her recollections of visiting Egypt with her former tour guide’s statements on the current situation in the country. The pairing of the two lends a powerful post on being a visitor to the country before all of the chaos and what it all means now.
“The art of adjusting” From Leaving With Lilly
Submitted by Alex
This post brought me back to my days of studying abroad, when certain things start to bother you about the foreign place you are studying in, while at the same time you wouldn’t want to leave anytime soon. Alex shares her thoughts on living and studying in Mexico for the semester as she deals with adjusting to life abroad.
“Day 25: 25 Little, Travel Related Things That Make Me Happy” From Brooke vs. The World
Submitted by Brooke
Brooke examines the little things related to travel that give her that yearn to keep on traveling. From the click of the airplane seat belt to travel sized bottles of shampoo, if you need a few little reasons to love travel, Brooke’s 25 things will get you thinking about those otherwise minuscule items and moments of travel you don’t always keep in mind.
“Three months in our New Home” From No Place To Be
Submitted by Kirsty
When a foreign place becomes no longer foreign, feelings of finding a home across the globe begin to fester. Kirsty and Poi have found a home in Chiang Mai. The traveling duo deal with having to leave a place where you have created a home away from home.
“Surviving an Airport Overnighter” From Floating Spheres
Submitted by Fraser
Finally, for the ultimate travel tip, if you find yourself forced to spend the night in an airport, Fraser’s words of wisdom will help see you through the experience. While it seems to be a particular negative experience, one you would avoid, Fraser turns lemons into lemonade and presents some positives to the airport overnighter experience.
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.
I really liked the last one, Surviving an Aiport Overnighter. Truly useful suggestions!
Let me submit my travel tip for eating out in Paris for this week: http://countryskipper.com/2011/02/07/great-way-to-eat-out-for-cheap-in-paris/
Thanks for including me in the round-up, Suzy 🙂
Here is my submission for this week: http://brookevstheworld.com/how-far-for-travel/
Cheers 🙂
Thanks for including me this week!
Great choices. I’ve read most of these and enjoyed them all. Our latest is about a brush with death in the desert. http://www.ordinarytraveler.com/articles/Joshua-Tree-brush-with-death-land-of-dr-seuss-trees
Another wonderful list of articles Suzy 🙂 This week I’d like to submit my article on software that travellers should find useful to travel with:
http://www.findingtheuniverse.com/2011/02/essential-free-software-for-travellers.html
Excellent picks this week, Suzy. Our latest is about gourmet eats in Queenstown, New Zealand. Thanks for considering us and running such a great segment! http://inspiringtravellers.com/2011/02/06/foodie-finds-queenstown-new-zealand/
Great posts this week, and great people as well!
My submission for this week is my most recent post / rant:
http://whatsdavedoing.com/why-top-10-posts-make-my-head-explode/
Hi Suzy,
Thanks for including me this week.
Actually, this is my first submission to Suzy Stumbles Over Travel: a few useful tips for visiting Malaysia – http://www.traveltosun.com/2011/02/04/travel-tips-for-visiting-malaysia/
Thanks again and have a great day!
Thanks for including my post in the roundup Suzy! All the other articles are top reads too. 🙂
Great list Suzy! This week, I’d like to submit my lates burger post (fitting, as I’m starving!)
Burgers in Paris: Les Meilleurs http://www.lostincheeseland.com/2011/02/paris-burgers-hot-list.html
Hi Suzy,
Some great picks this week.
Here is our submission for this week:
What is the 8th Wonder of the World?
http://travelingcanucks.com/2011/02/what-is-the-8th-wonder-of-the-world/
Cheers!
Cam and Nicole
Hey Suzy,
Definitely like the airport overnighter!
Here in Boston we have been pounded with snow all of January, which has us dreaming of France, so here is a recent post Bonne Annee from Burgundy!
http://www.duvine.com/blog/index.php/2011/02/08/bicycle-tour-in-burgundy/
Thanks, Ed Loessi
Hi Suzy
Great list last week.
Can I offer you my California roadtrip?
http://www.theworldswaiting.com/2011/01/california-road-trip.html
Can I also support Laurence’s bid above with the software article? It’s really useful (and Laurence, if you read this, I use macs!)
Great chatting about vegemite earlier ;o)
Here is my submission for the week! 🙂 It’s an article that suggests a few tips on things to do for those looking for something creative to do while traveling.
http://www.confessedtravelholic.com/2011/02/getting-crafty-on-road.html
Great round up as always, Suzy. Check this out for next week — a fantastic guest post on Bakpackpackingmatt.com featured 7 spectacular views from Australia.
http://www.backpackingmatt.com/7-of-australias-most-spectacular-views/
Great list of articles to read over. Another great list. Cheers
I arrive in India — and am overwhelmed.
http://odysseusdrifts.blogspot.com/2011/02/arrival-in-india.html
Thanks for reading!
Love this week’s roundup and I can’t believe I almost missed it!!
Here’s my submission of the week:
http://jackandjilltravel.com/sacrifices-we-make/
More great pics this week.
Here’s my submission: Fun Things to Do in Bremen: http://myexpatgermany.com/fun-things-to-do-in-bremen
Great posts! Here’s my submission for Suzy Stumbles… it’s a good one!
Ko Lanta: Thailand’s True Definition of Paradise — http://su.pr/8hyw2s
Ugh last minute submit for me as well. I have been wanting to do more German food and finally got to writing about the Pretzel. Here is my article.
http://www.groundedtraveler.com/2011/02/11/ode-to-the-pretzel/
Suzy, ok … here is another attempt of mine at some backpacker humor:
UNESCO Says Screw It, Names Everything World Heritage Site: http://bit.ly/eYfjln
Here’s my contribution this week!
The Morality of Dog Sled Tours and Responsible Travel
http://landlopers.com/2011/02/06/morality-dog-sled-tours-responsible-travel/