In anticipation of its announcement of the Top Indie Travel Destinations for 2013 on January 3, BootsnAll takes a look back to its Top 10 Destinations for 2008.
Visitors to Jordan come chiefly for Petra, the vaunted ancient city that had become a forgotten outpost until re-discovered in the 19th Century. Many have heard of Wadi Rum, the expansive mountain desert in the south of Jordan, but few have stayed there overnight to explore its wonders and experience the Bedouin culture. S. Michael Scadron illustrates how Wadi Rum beckons us, not only because of its natural beauty, but also for the richness of its history and cultural heritage.
There is no doubt the Middle East certainly has its share of instability, but life resumes as normal and there is so much more than meets the eye in the area referred to as the Cradle of Civilisation. Every part of this region dates back to the beginning of man and the result is today's richness in culture, passion and kinship. To get you going, listed are ten awesome things about the Middle East.
Take a mental break with this collection of fabulous travel photos that appeared on BootsnAll in August 2011 - including shots from Easter Island, Vietnam, and Turkey.
If travel is a great teacher, then "back to school shopping" can mean hunting for your next trip! Here's some inspiration in the form of the best BootsnAll travel photos from July 2011.
Visiting Roman ruins in Rome is a no-brainer, but Jeanine Barone recommends some fascinating antiquities in lands beyond the capital of their former empire.
Jordan has no oil and is officially a “water poor” nation. But it has one valuable resource in a troubled area - not easy to export, people flock to get it. Andrea Granahan wishes it could be bottled
In anticipation of its announcement of the Top Indie Travel Destinations for 2013 on January 3, BootsnAll takes a look back to its Top 10 Destinations for 2008. 
Others may think you're crazy, but Laura Walker explains why you should run while on your travels, and how to prepare for it. 
Visitors to Jordan come chiefly for Petra, the vaunted ancient city that had become a forgotten outpost until re-discovered in the 19th Century. Many have heard of Wadi Rum, the expansive mountain desert in the south of Jordan, but few have stayed there overnight to explore its wonders and experience the Bedouin culture. S. Michael Scadron illustrates how Wadi Rum beckons us, not only because of its natural beauty, but also for the richness of its history and cultural heritage. 
There is no doubt the Middle East certainly has its share of instability, but life resumes as normal and there is so much more than meets the eye in the area referred to as the Cradle of Civilisation. Every part of this region dates back to the beginning of man and the result is today's richness in culture, passion and kinship. To get you going, listed are ten awesome things about the Middle East. 
Who needs meat? Isabel Eva Bohrer shares 12 delicious vegetarian dishes that even die-hard carnivores will be hungry to try. 
Take a mental break with this collection of fabulous travel photos that appeared on BootsnAll in August 2011 - including shots from Easter Island, Vietnam, and Turkey. 
If travel is a great teacher, then "back to school shopping" can mean hunting for your next trip! Here's some inspiration in the form of the best BootsnAll travel photos from July 2011. 
Rolf Potts' No Baggage Challenge saw him traverse the globe on $160/day. Adam Seper is here to show you how to do it for a quarter of the price. 
Visiting Roman ruins in Rome is a no-brainer, but Jeanine Barone recommends some fascinating antiquities in lands beyond the capital of their former empire. 
Jordan has no oil and is officially a “water poor” nation. But it has one valuable resource in a troubled area - not easy to export, people flock to get it. Andrea Granahan wishes it could be bottled 