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10 of Europe’s Most Eco-Friendly Cities
10 of Europe’s Most Eco-Friendly Cities From free bicycle rentals, hybrid taxi-cabs, and bustling farmer’s markets to inner city renewable energy zones, these 10 cities top the rankings when it comes to Europe’s most eco-friendly cities.
Why You Should Ignore Everything You’ve Heard and Go to Belarus
Why You Should Ignore Everything You’ve Heard and Go to Belarus Belarus may be one of the least visited of the former Soviet republics, but Katie Aune explains why you should ignore everything you've heard and add Belarus to your next Eastern European itinerary.
8 Places in Europe That Still Feel ‘Untouched’
8 Places in Europe That Still Feel ‘Untouched’ Tired of feeling like your are in a neverending parade of other tourists through Europe? Check out Jennifer Miller's eight best recommendations for cities that still feel authentic and uncrowded.
Five Shoulder Seasons Around the World
Five Shoulder Seasons Around the World Shoulder seasons:those delightful wedges between high and low seasons that offer decent weather, smaller crowds and a healthy potential for deals on hotels and airfare. Shoulder seasons indicate a drop in tourism demand, but not in intrinsic value. Melanie Waldman offers up tips for booking shoulder season deals in five regions around the world.
Traveler Postcard – Jessica in South Africa
Traveler Postcard – Jessica in South Africa In BootsnAll's new series, Traveler Postcards, we profile a real trip - highlighting the best of a destination as seen by a particular person on a particular trip. This week, BootsnAll writer Jessica Spiegel shares stories from an epic trip to South Africa.
10 Ways to Use CouchSurfing: A Multi-Tool for the Indie Traveler
10 Ways to Use CouchSurfing: A Multi-Tool for the Indie Traveler Everyone has heard of CouchSurfing by now, but is everyone making the most of it? Julie Dupuis shares tips that go beyond the usual slumber party.
Beyond the Golden Triangle: 8 Lesser Known Sights in Rajasthan, India
Beyond the Golden Triangle: 8 Lesser Known Sights in Rajasthan, India Explore the world of the Rajputs and witness a way of village life that hasn’t changed much in hundreds of years. From step wells to sexy sculptures, Anne Supsic shows you how to dig deeper into Rajasthan and create your own triangle of adventure.
8 Reasons to Fall in Love with Burma
8 Reasons to Fall in Love with Burma Burma has long been shrouded behind a cloud of controversy, but Andy Knight gives you a glimpse through the cloud into this country rich in history and tradition.
The Mexican Coast You Didn’t Expect: Four Reasons to Visit Mazatlan
The Mexican Coast You Didn’t Expect: Four Reasons to Visit Mazatlan Think all Mexican beach resort towns are alike? Think again. Mazatlan offers all the perks of a resort town with the historic charm of a post-colonial city, and all at a budget-friendly price. Winter getaway, here we come!
The Step-by-Step Guide to Visiting Machu Picchu
The Step-by-Step Guide to Visiting Machu Picchu Each year travelers from around the globe flock to Machu Picchu, Peru's "lost" Inca city, some seeking adventure, others seeking a more spiritual journey. Returned from trekking the World's Eighth Wonder, Hope Tarr shares her ten steps for getting the most out of your trip.