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Suzy Stumbles Over Travel: Week of November 14, 2011

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As another week passes, 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, tweet the article on Twitter, stumble the piece on Stumbleupon and place a link to the post on my Facebook page. The following week I select my five favorite submissions to be featured here and the stumbling can begin again into the next week.

Just a few things to keep in mind, please only submit one post per person each week. Your submission should be travel related. Leave your post for consideration 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. 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

“5 Unique Ways to Tour NYC” From Nod ‘n’ smile

Submitted by Nod ‘n’ smile

Nod ‘n’ smile shares five unique tours to take while in New York City, from food truck tours to self-guided scavenger hunts. The tours mentioned in this article are presented from the perspective of not just a New Yorker but also someone who isn’t always keen on tours, making them not your average sightseeing options in NYC.

“ArtSmart Roundtable: Outdoor Sculpture in Florence” From This is My Happiness

Submitted by Jenna

Jenna explains some history behind a number of famous sculptures in Florence. These works of art are out in the elements, accessible to all, one of the main reasons Florence is such an appealing city. It’s hard to resist a city that is essentially an outdoor museum.

“Day 25—Frans Josef to Fox Glacier” From Why Rory Alexander is in New Zealand

Submitted by Rory

Rory travels in style around Fox Glacier in New Zealand on a helicopter tour of one of the country’s most famous natural attractions. From dodging crevices to crouching down in ice tunnels, Rory’s experience is certainly one of those “once in a lifetime” types.

“Neon, Fuel Pavement and Americana on Route 66: A Photographic Series” From Adventures of a Good Man

Submitted by Greg

Greg drives across Route 66 from the East to West, highlighting colorful spots along the way from gas stations, toy museums and old motels. The photo essay gives a realistic sense of driving the historic route and experiencing it just as if you stepped into a time machine.

“Is the Sunrise at Haleakala Worth The Effort of Getting There?” From Idelish

Submitted by Shirlene

Shirlene and Jeremy way the pros and cons of getting up in the wee hours of the morning to see the sunrise at the summit of Haleakala, a volcano on East Maui. Judging from the photos they capture and the lighting, I would say getting up early was worth it.

 

Don’t forget to leave your submission in the comment box below. You have until the end of the day on Friday to submit.

Comments

  5. Suzy, Thank you for the mention. I’m glad you enjoyed the post. I’m off to watch the whale watching video that Kieron submitted yesterday– it’s always fun to discover posts through this series 🙂

    • Hi Charu! I would love to be interviewed for your series. Just send me an email with your details. Thanks!

  20. Submission from ML Awanohara…

    Hi again, Suzy. Hope you’re doing well! We have a new travel yarn on The Displaced Nation, corresponding to our monthly theme of “global philanthropy.” It’s a two-part post on a trip made to northern Kenya by Kathleen Colson. She’s been to Africa innumerable times, and this time the purpose was two-fold: 1) lead a safari for some alums from St Lawrence U (her alma mater); and 2) visit the businesses being sponsored by the microenterprise nonprofit she founded in 2005. Part 1, published last Friday, provides some overall impressions, and Part 2, published today, tells us more about her journeys relating to the BOMA Project — which, incidentally, was cited by the Matador Network as one of the top 50 organizations “making a world of difference.”

    Journeys through nomadic Africa — a travel yarn in two parts (Part 2)
    http://thedisplacednation.com/2011/11/18/journeys-through-nomadic-africa-a-travel-yarn-in-two-parts-part-2/
    Journeys through nomadic Africa — a travel yarn in two parts (Part 1)
    http://thedisplacednation.com/2011/11/11/journeys-through-nomadic-africa-a-travel-yarn-in-two-parts-part-1/

    Thanks in advance for your consideration! ~ML

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