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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.

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.

10 Incredible Hotels with Altitude

Those who want more from their hotels than just a place to sleep have many options. Victoria Brewood has put together a list of hotels with epic views as well as high price tags, for those who like places with a little altitude.

Best Round-The-World Travel Blogs

The internet is so full of travel blogs that some think it might explode soon, but there are definitely plenty of stand-outs out there. Here BootsnAll compiles our favorite sites dedicated to round-the-world travel.

8 Small and Beautiful Italian Islands You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Interested in visiting an Italian island but Sicily and Sardinia don’t sound quaint enough? Inga Kastrone tells us about 8 smaller ones that are each worth consideration.