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11 World War II Sights to Visit in England and France
11 World War II Sights to Visit in England and France It has been more than 70 years since the start of World War II, but tourists continue to visit war-related sights in Europe. Travel writer David Stewart White reviews a handful of important World War II venues in England and France.
Best BootsnAll Travel Photos: February 2011
Best BootsnAll Travel Photos: February 2011 It's time for another spin through our favorite travel photos featured on BootsnAll - here's the set from February 2011. Will any of them inspire you to book a trip somewhere?
Does Paris Really Deserve the Title of Cultural Capital of the World?
Does Paris Really Deserve the Title of Cultural Capital of the World? How did Paris manage to acquire this image as the global capital for the good life: for elegant dresses and discourse, artistic excellence and sophisticated tastes?
Photo Essay: The World’s Most Expensive Hotels
Photo Essay: The World’s Most Expensive Hotels Expensive to build, expensive to stay in - but not always. Check out some of the "deals" available at the world's most expensive hotels.
Groundhog Day: Weather Predicting Traditions Around the World
Groundhog Day: Weather Predicting Traditions Around the World Sure, checking for the shadow of a groundhog to see what the weather will be like sounds weird - until you find out that some people use a frog climbing a ladder in a jar instead. BootsnAll writer Jessica Spiegel explores some of the Groundhog Day-like weather forecasting customs around the world.
3 Reasons Why You Should Choose an Independent Exchange Program for Your Study Abroad
3 Reasons Why You Should Choose an Independent Exchange Program for Your Study Abroad Being an independent exchange student is more of a challenge than the popular university-sponsored programs. But, if you are willing to stick it out, Katie Whelan says studying abroad as an exchange student will have more than enough rewards.
Best of BootsnAll’s WhyGo Travel Guides 2010
Best of BootsnAll’s WhyGo Travel Guides 2010 With a team of writers living all over the world, we cover 14 destinations and 2 travel themes, with plans for even more in the future. Covering everything from train travel and cheap hotels to the best local food and how to curse in the local language, these guides offer a wealth of information for travelers. Here are some of the best 2010 posts from our WhyGo network.
Photo Essay: New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around the World
Photo Essay: New Year’s Eve Celebrations Around the World Adam Seper takes us on a tour of New Year's Eve celebrations around the world.
Christmas Around the World
Christmas Around the World With BootsnAll writers scattered around the world, we're a global team celebrating the holidays in a multitude of different ways. Here are just a few of the many Christmas traditions around the world.
How I Travel: Tony Wheeler
How I Travel: Tony Wheeler It could easily be argued that Tony Wheeler is in the running for ‘Most Influential Traveler Alive.’ In 1972 he and his wife Maureen co-founded Lonely Planet—now the largest guidebook publisher in the world. Before Lonely Planet was a publishing giant, it was just Tony, Maureen and a typewriter. And before they were ready to write that first book, they had to travel. A lot.