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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Most people would consider skiing to be a seasonal sport, but Catherine Parker shows us that if you look long and hard there is somewhere to enjoy real snow every month of the year.
Traveling is as memorable for what you have as it is for what you don't have. Stephen Langlois learned this the hard way, with a little tough love from Corsica, France.
Unlike other cities in France with signature dishes, there is no one thing that is uniquely Parisian when it comes to good eats. Of course, that’s not going to stop me from giving you an extensive list of what to eat in Paris, lest you get nervous and wind up at McDonald’s for a week.
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. 
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. 
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. 
Adam Seper takes us on a tour of New Year's Eve celebrations 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. 
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. 
Most people would consider skiing to be a seasonal sport, but Catherine Parker shows us that if you look long and hard there is somewhere to enjoy real snow every month of the year. 
Visiting Paris this Halloween? Author Jennifer Theriault recommends getting your spook-on among the bones. 
Traveling is as memorable for what you have as it is for what you don't have. Stephen Langlois learned this the hard way, with a little tough love from Corsica, France. 
Unlike other cities in France with signature dishes, there is no one thing that is uniquely Parisian when it comes to good eats. Of course, that’s not going to stop me from giving you an extensive list of what to eat in Paris, lest you get nervous and wind up at McDonald’s for a week. 