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Adventures in the Dark: Nighttime Activities Around the World
Adventures in the Dark: Nighttime Activities Around the World Opportunities to discover a new place don't end when the sun goes down. Lanthy tells you about activities around the world that are best done in the dark.
Road Trips You’ll Never Want to Experience
Road Trips You’ll Never Want to Experience Getting in your car is a simple as putting on your shoes, but how many of us actually think what the potential dangers are? Daniel Butler shares some road trips that are so dangerous or scary, you may never want to experience them.
Traveler Postcard – Katie in Monterey, California
Traveler Postcard – Katie in Monterey, California 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 editor Katie Hammel shares stories from a weekend road trip in California.
15 of the Best Small, Quirky, and Unusual Museums in the US
15 of the Best Small, Quirky, and Unusual Museums in the US From a frozen-in-time apothecary to a surprisingly fascinating homage to flour, Sara Gates recommends a selection of 15 smaller, quirkier American alternatives to the traditional museum-going experience.
9 of the Coolest Art Hotels in the World
9 of the Coolest Art Hotels in the World Hanging a painting on the wall is simple. Turning an entire hotel room into a work of art, however, is less common. Isabel Eva Bohrer shares 9 of the coolest art hotels in the world.
Ten Places You Can Drink Like Your Favorite Writer
Ten Places You Can Drink Like Your Favorite Writer Ever wanted to drink like Hemingway? Stephanie Yoder lists some of the most literary bars in the world, and gives cocktail recommendations so you can drink like your favorite author.
Drums and Dragons: California’s Festivals for the Gods
Drums and Dragons: California’s Festivals for the Gods Summertime is synonymous with sailing and concerts in the park, but wayward writer Ruth Newell suggests stepping out of the box to sample seasonal festivals with a decidedly Asian-American flair.
Nine Awesome American Islands You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Nine Awesome American Islands You’ve Probably Never Heard Of When we think of island getaways, we often think of exotic locales far from home, white sand beaches and tropical climes. But not all islands conform to this image, and many are much closer than you think.
Seaside Secrets Along Sonoma’s Coastal Highway
Seaside Secrets Along Sonoma’s Coastal Highway Thousands of motorists drive at least a portion of the ultra-scenic Pacific Coastal Highway (PCH) each year, which can make securing a camp site and private bit of beach challenging during summer time's high season. PCH veteran and all around dharma travel enthusiast Ruth Newell discloses the location of a deserted cliff side camp ground, as well as a secret seaside chapel designed by an international architect and sculptor.
10 of the Best Places to Hike in the United States
10 of the Best Places to Hike in the United States After a long winter and a rainy spring, it's the hiking and outdoors season in the United States. Check out Adam Seper's list of 10 great places to hike in the United States and get out there and go!