7 Most Popular UNSTOPPABLE Travel Stories of 2024: Year in Review

As we wrap up another exciting year of adventures, it’s time to unveil the most captivating UNSTOPPABLE Stacey travel stories of 2024.

From foraging prickly pears to savoring exquisite wines, these tales have inspired wanderlust and sparked curiosity in readers worldwide. Let’s dive into the seven stories that resonated most with our globe-trotting community.

Based on our analytics, these are the most popular of the almost four dozen travel stories posted here in 2024.

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#1 How to Harvest and Prepare Prickly Pear Fruit Like a Pro

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Gloves and a sharp knife is what you need for preparing prickly pear fruit | UNSTOPPABLE Stacey photo

Our top story reveals the secrets of harvesting and preparing prickly pear fruit, straight from a Tucson dude ranch kitchen.

Readers were captivated by this unique culinary adventure, learning how to transform desert flora into delicious juices and cocktails.

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#2 Caymus Vineyards Winemaker Dinner You’ll Love

Wine enthusiasts flocked to this article, which detailed an exquisite dining experience aboard the Discovery Princess. The descriptions of perfectly paired wines and gourmet dishes, coupled with insider stories from the Caymus Winery team, left readers yearning for their own winemaker dinner experience.

Wine enthusiasts know that Caymus Vineyards’ Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most sought-after wines to pour and share around the table for special celebrations.

So have Total Wine deliver a Caymus bottle or two right to your home.

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Seared King salmon and langostino, Peruvian potatoes, one of the choices for Main course of Winemakers Dinner

#3 Your Ultimate Guide: From Grand Canyon to Antelope Canyon

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Desert View at sunset on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon | Bill Ferris photo

This comprehensive guide became an essential resource for travelers exploring Arizona’s natural wonders. It’s part of the Grand Canyon Trip Planner on my website.

You can learn how to visit the Grand Canyon for free, where to find the best viewpoints and how to travel from the Grand Canyon to Antelope Canyon.

The Grand Canyon Trip Planner section is compiled of stories written by locals like you to help visitors have a safe and fun trip.

If you have Grand Canyon tips, contact me at stacey@unstoppablestaceytravel.com with your ideas and photos.

#4 Visit Andalusian Horses in Spain

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Andalusian horses at Yeguada Cartuja show | Photo by Alfredo Casquete, courtesy photo

Not only does this guide tell you where to experience Andalusian horses in Southern Spain, but it also tells you why you should seek them out on your next trip.

Because this article about Andalusian horses Spain was also on the 2023 most popular list, I visited Buena Park, California, to write about the Andalusian horses, aka PRE horses, at Medieval Times. Who needs to go to Spain when you can experience the magnificent creatures in California?

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#5 You’ll Never Forget Your Time at Hatch Chile Festival

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UNSTOPPABLE Stacey and husband Dan in front of the world famous Sparky's BBQ

The sights, smells and flavors of New Mexico’s famous Hatch Chile Festival came alive in this vibrant account. Readers were transported to the streets of Hatch, experiencing the excitement of this unique culinary celebration. Put the Hatch Chile Festival on your 2025 calendar!

#6 Discovery Princess Cruise | Don’t Overlook These Hidden Secrets!

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Couple on Seawalk that hangs over the ocean | Princess Cruise courtesy photo

Drawing on the collective wisdom of 19 seasoned travel experts, this article revealed 20 easily overlooked surprises or indulgences aboard the Discovery Princess.

These insider tips proved invaluable for cruise enthusiasts looking to maximize their seafaring adventures.

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#7 Authentic Route 66 Car Shows, Including The Mother Road Classic

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One of the Route 66 car shows in Flagstaff AZ

As excitement builds for the Route 66 Centennial in 2026, this story offered a behind-the-scenes look at authentic car shows along the historic highway. Complete with a month-by-month guide to major Route 66 car shows, it became an essential resource for classic car aficionados and road trip enthusiasts alike.

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Recap of Best Travel Stories 2024

In 2024, UNSTOPPABLE Stacey’s journey spanned 6 countries, 146 cities and countless new experiences, all shared to inspire your next adventure. Whether you’re planning a wine-tasting excursion, a desert foraging expedition, or a classic American road trip, these stories prove that the world is full of wonders waiting to be discovered.

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Hi, I’m Stacey

UNSTOPPABLE Stacey Travel is a travel blog focused on immersive travel that highlights food, wine and the spirituality of place. You can count on me for accurate reports and insightful analysis as your trusted travel writer since 2008.

As the author of several spiritual and walking guides, I occasionally write about life as a Camino de Santiago pilgrim. See my Amazon author page here. You may review my credentials as a professional travel writer on LinkedIn.

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