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7 Great German Christmas Markets That Aren’t In Germany

If you haven’t yet been to a proper German Christmas market, you are missing out. Fortunately you don’t even have to go to Germany, so Andy Hayes lists 7 of the best choices that might be easier to reach.

Five Free Things to See in the United States

Travel always has the potential to get expensive, but it’s also true that many of the world’s best attractions are free. Cherrye Moore chooses 5 unique and free attractions here in the USA.

Italian Islands: Choose The Best One For You

Not everyone realizes that Italy has several strings of islands, and each can be quite different for the visitor. Christine Cantera gives us the highlights of the best ones that you should consider for yourself.

6 Places To Find Great and Exotic Street Food

Dining street-side is common throughout most of the world, but some places only feature hot dogs and pretzels and the like. Robin Locker shares 6 of her favorite destinations where sidewalk food is far more exotic.

6 of the World’s Best Hot Springs for Cold Winter Months

Hot springs might not sound too appealing in summer, but when the mercury dips they sound heavenly. Cherrye Moore takes us on a tour of 6 of the finest in the world.

Stupid Travel Arguments (And Why We Should Stop Having Them)

What are the stupidest things travelers argue about? BootsnAll staff writer Jessica Spiegel talks about the ones she hates most, and includes a plea that we never argue about them again.

How to Develop Character in Your Children (and Yourself) Through Travel

If you are wondering whether it would be worth it to bring your young children on a trip with you, reading Rachel Denning’s experiences and advice will likely convince you.

5 Places to Rediscover the Golden Age of Piracy

Somali pirates and Halloween pirates seem to get all the press these days, but there is a rich history out there of the real thing. Steve Bramucci takes us to five places where pirate tourism is easy to find.

8 Old Colonial Hotels You Can Still Stay In

Would you like to pretend you are Michael Palin, or perhaps someone else who gets to stay in historic colonial hotels in the East? Here’s a cheaper way, as Inga Kastrone takes us on a tour if 8 of the finest of these landmark properties.

Wine tasting in South America: Where to Go and What to Try

You are probably aware of the big wine industries in Argentina and Chile, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Eileen Smith lives in Chile and here she explains where to look and what to taste throughout the continent.