Expats & backpackers both love to travel & experience other cultures, so why do so many of the people in these two groups not get along? Kaila Krayewski tried to find out.
Many long-term backpackers don't want to admit that they're ready to settle down, but sometimes even nomads need a break from travel. Brooke Schoenman talks about 7 signs that show you might need that break.
Even the very light packers take stuff with them of which they are not sure if they will actually need it. Here's a list of things that you should never pack
The 10 Hostel Commandments may not be written down on stone tablets, but maybe they should be. Find out what Amy Heading thinks those commandments should be.
Once again, the writers, editors, and community at BootsnAll have collected up our best recommendations for destinations we think are worth considering for any independent traveler.
BootsnAll's list of 2010's top destinations for independent travelers comes out tomorrow, so we thought we'd take a look back at the lists from the last two years to get ready. Join us!
Many backpackers love to remind you how green, tolerant, ethical, understanding, and open-minded they are, but some of that tends to go out the window in real life. Kaila Krayewski shares 10 observations of on-the-road hypocrisy here.
Expats & backpackers both love to travel & experience other cultures, so why do so many of the people in these two groups not get along? Kaila Krayewski tried to find out. 
Sarah Morton realises some of the most important moments of a RTW trip take place in silence. 
Many long-term backpackers don't want to admit that they're ready to settle down, but sometimes even nomads need a break from travel. Brooke Schoenman talks about 7 signs that show you might need that break. 
Amy Heading outlines her top 10 tips for traveling women looking for love on the road - including how to avoid getting your heart broken. 
Even the very light packers take stuff with them of which they are not sure if they will actually need it. Here's a list of things that you should never pack 
The 10 Hostel Commandments may not be written down on stone tablets, but maybe they should be. Find out what Amy Heading thinks those commandments should be. 
Once again, the writers, editors, and community at BootsnAll have collected up our best recommendations for destinations we think are worth considering for any independent traveler. 
BootsnAll's list of 2010's top destinations for independent travelers comes out tomorrow, so we thought we'd take a look back at the lists from the last two years to get ready. Join us! 
First time solo travelers have lots of questions and doubts. Nicolas De Corte provides five resources which can help solving them. 
Many backpackers love to remind you how green, tolerant, ethical, understanding, and open-minded they are, but some of that tends to go out the window in real life. Kaila Krayewski shares 10 observations of on-the-road hypocrisy here. 