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Escaping the Crowds in Florence - Italy, Europe Yes, it really is possible to dodge the masses in Florence. Miranda Vitello tells you how.	5 places to experience the midnight sun BootsnAll heads north to discover 5 places where you can celebrate the summer solstice with the midnight sun.
Travels in the Interior of Africa A relatively short ride in a Gambian bush taxi can be quite eventful, in an extremely slow kind of way. Bjørn Christian Tørrissen does recommend it, at least as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.	A Giant of Good Karma - California, USA Panic invaded Kaitlin Mills when she saw the tall man and heard what he wanted.
Searching for the Lake Norman Monster - North Carolina, USA Roy A. Barnes seeks out the Lake Norman Monster. In the process he finds more insights into human nature.	It's A Small World - Ontario, Canada Until Kaitlin Mills went overseas, she never understood how true the words to the song "It's a small world after all" really is.
The Magic of Tokyo - Japan, Asia Rohit Krishnan's impression of Japan was totally different from what he actually experienced.	The Half Life of an Idea - Ohio, USA Tony Porco shares why a certain less known site is worth seeing.
27 facts to help put this exchange-rate craziness into perspective for American travelers BootsnAll takes a look at the weak dollar with a bunch of facts about exchange-rate history, and some then-and-now price comparisons.	Book Review: The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw by Bruce Barcott - Belize, Central America Not much has been written about Belize. Mary Keener found this book not only welcomed, needed and informative, but also spellbinding.
Coral Coast of Northeast Brazil - South America The Brazil Bum's love of deserted beaches brings him to Brazil's coral coast in non-peak season.	Another Level of Travel - Southern Africa Jay Jacobson used 23 flights, 4 boats, 20 Land Rover Game Drives, 2 bicycle wheels and 2 feet to see South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbawbe and Senegal. Whew!
Beirut in the Baltics - Lithuania, Europe Into the Wild East of Europe Minor, John M. Edwards got an inkling of who might really be the terrorists, and who the victims.	Moscow's Traffic - Russia, Europe In Moscow, you need a whole new set of skills to cross a street. Get tips from Ann Simon on how to accomplish this and live to tell the tale - and write the story.
Experiencing and Writing about Disaster and Distress Worldwide: Part 2 In this second part, John M. Edwards looks at adventure travel and its writers.	20 world geography facts that might surprise you BootsnAll takes a trivia break and comes up with 20 geography facts that might even surprise some world travel experts
Experiencing and Writing about Disaster and Distress Worldwide: Part 1 John M. Edwards considers recent trends in travel writing - edgy, sophisticated, self referential and darker.	The Rope and The Great Wall - China, Asia Kaitlin Mills finds a fascinating piece of Chinese culture, even though at the time of discovery, she couldn't appreciate its significance.
Chinese Teenagers - Shanghai, China, Asia Kaitlin Mills and her colleagues try to figure out how Chinese teenagers choose their English names.	Getting Down To Earth - Guatemala, Central America Reeling from the horrors of Guatemala City, Brent Nichols stumbles across a haven of tranquility and discovers that it was all worthwhile.
Magnificent Vista and Wildlife - Kenya, Africa Renowned for its wildlife and extraordinary landscape, John Moran experiences both views into this unique continent; one sight more close up than he would have chosen.	In Defense of Street Food - Mumbai, India, Asia A true adventure story - Bryan Davis attempts to order breakfast in a Mumbai restaurant.
50 cool summer destinations in 50 states Bootsnall takes a mad dash through all 50 US states to find a cool summer destination in every corner of the country	The Alternative Olympic Games - Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia, Asia This is the year the Olympic Games bandwagon controversially arrives in Beijing. While thousands of spectators are heading to China’s sprawling capital, Mark Gilbey looks at another Asian capital playing host to a rather different sporting festival.
Coastal South Carolina and Florida - USA Robert J. Nebel spent spring break in the southeastern part of the U.S. - stress free, relaxing and gorgeous.	The Word - China, Asia Kaitlin Mills recounts a story that is quite unbelievable, perhaps too unbelievable.
The Rockerville Flume Trail - South Dakota, USA Experience a hike with Shawn William Werner on the Black Hills Flume Trail, where a massive wooden aqueduct 18 miles long that brought water to the remote town of Rockerville once stood.	Capitalists on the Loose in Havana - Cuba, Caribbean Todd Roll and his traveling companion brave the Cuba embargo to see real live communists in their natural environment.
Arizona's Draw: Climate and Imagery - USA Mary Keener had a mental picture of Arizona that differed sharply from what she saw.	Hiking the Bob Ingersoll Mine - South Dakota, USA Journey with Shawn William Werner to the Bob Ingersoll mine and mill near Keystone, South Dakota in the beautiful Black Hills.
Budapest or Bust - Hungary, Europe Christina Rebuffet-Broadus is on a whirlwind adventure trying to get from France to Hungary in time for the biggest festival in Europe.	Canoe Racing on the Nam Tha River - Laos, Asia Mark Robbins tries his hand at canoe racing and suspects he will not be invited to join a team.
Let me out, Now - China, Asia Riding in a taxi in China is an experience, a horrifying experience, yet in the two weeks Kaitlin Mills rode them, she never witnessed an accident.	Book Review: Travelers' Tales China, edited by Sean O'Reilly, James O'Reilly and Larry Habegger - Asia Mary Keener reviews a book on China that draws you into its culture and people - one story at a time.
8 ideas for a cheaper vacation this year Is your dream vacation too expensive this year? BootsnAll offers up some ideas for fun trips that won't break the bank.	No Shelter from East or West - Gdansk, Poland, Europe Fiona Honor Hurley is followed around Gdansk by a wedding couple seeking the perfect photo opportunity.
Patita con Mani - Peru, South America Lyle Gentry shares a travel anecdote about eating, communicating and hiking in Peru.	Finding a Good Beignet in L.A. - California, USA Sample various beignets with Rachel Salhi in Los Angeles. They're popping up on menus from casual coffee shops to top-notch restaurants. Some you may not recognize.
Parisians, Friends or Foes - France, Europe Jim Enos walked into a private party at a local restaurant, started to leave when...	Facing Death - California, USA Jeff Roller considers himself lucky to have survived his near death experience - the memories of a great trip, plus the new perspective he gained.
Get That Stick Out of My Ear - India, Asia With the assitance of a half-naked man armed with a small stick, Derek Baron quickly discovered the dirtiest place in India.	11 tips to stretch our weak dollar in Europe this summer BootsnAll tries to take the sting out of a trip to Europe with some of our best budget traveling tips
Of Love and Backpack - Vietnam, Asia Daniel Gold's attempt to facilitate world harmony with his libido and cultivate a romance in Vietnam, are ruined by an aggressive monkey.	Goats in Trees - Morocco, Africa Join Sherry Ott on her quest through Morocco to see goats in trees - one of the wonders of the animal kingdom.
Before Tourism - El Salvador, Central America "Why would you want to go to El Salvador? Isn't there a war going on?" Ah, Sylvia Seschel thinks she's beaten the onslaught of possible hoards of tourists.	The Deeper China - Asia Scott Berlin and his wife travel from Lijiang to Hong Kong in southwest China, learning about some ethnic minority traditions and cruising the Li River.
Admiring Outdoor Sculptures in Paris - France, Europe Miranda Vitello looks beyond the major museums to find some of the most spectacular art in Paris.	California From On High - USA After three, almost four tries, Rex Crum sees California from a different perspective - 120 miles an hour, straight down.
Athens in Autumn - Greece, Europe Margaret Leak gives us her first time visitor's impressions of Athens, Greece.	Madrid Musts Before Age Fifty - Spain, Europe Huw Griffiths would return to Madrid in a quickening heartbeat to experience again three alternatives to the Gran Palacios and El Prado Museum.