When traveling, you’re essentially living with nothing but the items in your bag, so it’s understandable why some travelers obsess over having just the right gear. From waterproof, windproof, stainproof, zip-off, mosquito-repellent, quick-drying clothes to the latest high-tech gadgets, they’re always in search of the next things that can make their trip easier and their pack lighter. And then there are the travelers on the other end of the spectrum - those who set off with the same clothes they’d wear at home, with nothing but their trusty iPod, phone, and guidebook to weigh them down. And of course, there are a whole lot of variations in between. Whether you are a gear junky or only invest in the bare minimum, there’s no doubt a few simple items you could add to your next trip that would make it easier, better, cheaper, or lighter. This week on BootsnAll, we’re all about the travel gear, from high-tech gadgets to simple tips to help you save time, space and energy on your trip. First up, we turn a critical eye on some cool gadgets that make big promises to help you travel better, and see if you really need the products for your travel style. Then we’ll learn about the art of the extreme road trip and what you need to do [...]
Too often, when we think of travel we focus on the foreign, the far away, the exotic. And while of course we all love discovering cultures and places that are so different from our own, we sometimes forget that we may not have to travel that far to do so. Right here in the US and Canada there is a surprising amount of diversity in the landscape, the food, the history and the culture. We’ve got big cities, small towns, white sand beaches, jagged mountains, and rolling plains. North America is huge, beautifully and culturally rich, and we’re going to spend this week exploring more of it. We’ll check out Coastal California, laid-back Mazatlan, and cooler-than-you-think Toronto. We’ll even take a culinary tour of the US via its sandwiches, checking out what to eat in various cities around the country. But first, learn more about travel in North America: 9 Underrated US Cities and Why You Should Visit Best Ski Resorts in North America 9 Reasons to Visit Chicago in Summer Best Places to Hike in the US Best US Cities for National Park Lovers 50 Summer Destinations in 50 States Photo by Doha Sam
Happy “Cyber Monday,” shoppers! Unless you’re like my husband (who hates last-minute holiday shopping so much that he starts buying gifts in September) there’s a good chance you haven’t even begun to shop for your holiday gifts for this year. If you have a traveler or two on your list, we’re here to help. This week is all about the gifts, with ideas for everyone from your business partner who is always on the road to your girlfriends who love Vegas to your cousin who is spending next semester studying abroad to your friend who just had a baby but still plans to travel as a new parent. We’ve got gift ideas for RTW travelers, career break travelers, adventure travelers, and business travelers, as well as a great list of ideas for people who love or frequently travel to a certain destination. So if you’re looking to get inspired, stay tuned this week for all the ideas you’ll need to stuff a stocking or fill Santa’s bag. Here are a few ideas to get you started: 5 Gifts Under $50 Holiday Gifts for a TEFL Teacher Green Gear for Guilt Free Giving Stocking Stuffers for Travelers Photo by jayneandd
It’s Thanksgiving week, and while this time of year always has us thinking back on what we’re thankful for, it’s also a time of year when food – and the gatherings and celebrations that happen around it – seems to take center stage. So this week we’re leading up to the big turkey feast with some foodie finds to get your stomachs rumbling. First up we’ll take a visual tour of some of Istanbul’s best street food and local delights, then we’ll reveal some strange – and sometimes unappetizing – dessert concoctions that are surprisingly delicious. We’ll revisit our calendar of tasty local treats you should try in season around the world, and cap off the week with more desserts you should seek out while traveling. Hungry for more now? Here’s an appetizer to start you off! 12 Mouth-Watering Vegetarian Dishes Worth Traveling For 8 of the Best American Small Towns for Foodies Unusual Snack Foods From Around the World Four Foodie Road Trips in the US 67 Memorable Meals from 23 Countries Photo by clairity
We’re headed to the Land Down Under this week, with lots of great content focused on Australia! First, we’ll take a look at those quintessential activities that every visitor should experience in Australia – from surfing to exploring the Outback – and how you can do them in a more authentic and less touristy way. On Tuesday, it’s more fun in Oz with an article on nine of the most beautiful locations to spend your working holiday in Australia. If you’d love to go on a round the world trip (or any trip!) but think you can’t afford it, be sure to check out this week’s Round the World Wednesday article, which examines how much money you really need to travel. Then come hungry for Thursday’s post on all the amazing things to eat in Sydney. We’ll wrap up the week with a little detour…down the aisle. To commemorate the date of the Royal Wedding, we’ll discover some of the most unique wedding ceremonies around the world. Start your Australia trip planning here: Find flights to Australia Book hotels in Australia Discover 10 reasons to go to Australia Read the Australia First Time Visitors Guide Plan the perfect 2 week itinerary for Australia Photo by kevgibbo
We’ve got big news this week at BootsnAll: we’re launching a new new European rail tool that will allow you to not only book your European rail tickets online in one place, but that also offers some pretty significant discounts on the Italian rail system. By train is one of the best ways to see much of Europe, particularly Italy, and now you can book your tickets cheaply and easily on BootsnAll. To celebrate the launch, we’re focusing on rail and other alternative forms of travel this week. We’ll explore unique river cruises and ways to see the world from the water, we’ll check out some of the coolest and most beautiful train stations in the world, and then we’ll cap off the week with a look at some of the most accessible cities for wheelchair-bound travelers. Until then, check out these other great articles on train travel. Announcing a New Europe Rail Tool (Plus 6 Reasons to Love It) Train travel in Italy 7 Best American Train Trips Under $100 Train travel in France Train travel in Spain Blogging for New Zealand Twin tragedies have hit the world in the last month. First Christchurch, New Zealand, was hit by an earthquake on February 22. Then Japan got hit with a double-whammy of destruction in the form of an earthquake [...]
When traveling, you’re essentially living with nothing but the items in your bag, so it’s understandable why some travelers obsess over having just the right gear. From waterproof, windproof, stainproof, zip-off, mosquito-repellent, quick-drying clothes to the latest high-tech gadgets, they’re always in search of the next things that can make their trip easier and their pack lighter. And then there are the travelers on the other end of the spectrum - those who set off with the same clothes they’d wear at home, with nothing but their trusty iPod, phone, and guidebook to weigh them down. And of course, there are a whole lot of variations in between. Whether you are a gear junky or only invest in the bare minimum, there’s no doubt a few simple items you could add to your next trip that would make it easier, better, cheaper, or lighter. This week on BootsnAll, we’re all about the travel gear, from high-tech gadgets to simple tips to help you save time, space and energy on your trip. First up, we turn a critical eye on some cool gadgets that make big promises to help you travel better, and see if you really need the products for your travel style. Then we’ll learn about the art of the extreme road trip and what you need to do [...] 
Too often, when we think of travel we focus on the foreign, the far away, the exotic. And while of course we all love discovering cultures and places that are so different from our own, we sometimes forget that we may not have to travel that far to do so. Right here in the US and Canada there is a surprising amount of diversity in the landscape, the food, the history and the culture. We’ve got big cities, small towns, white sand beaches, jagged mountains, and rolling plains. North America is huge, beautifully and culturally rich, and we’re going to spend this week exploring more of it. We’ll check out Coastal California, laid-back Mazatlan, and cooler-than-you-think Toronto. We’ll even take a culinary tour of the US via its sandwiches, checking out what to eat in various cities around the country. But first, learn more about travel in North America: 9 Underrated US Cities and Why You Should Visit Best Ski Resorts in North America 9 Reasons to Visit Chicago in Summer Best Places to Hike in the US Best US Cities for National Park Lovers 50 Summer Destinations in 50 States Photo by Doha Sam 
Happy “Cyber Monday,” shoppers! Unless you’re like my husband (who hates last-minute holiday shopping so much that he starts buying gifts in September) there’s a good chance you haven’t even begun to shop for your holiday gifts for this year. If you have a traveler or two on your list, we’re here to help. This week is all about the gifts, with ideas for everyone from your business partner who is always on the road to your girlfriends who love Vegas to your cousin who is spending next semester studying abroad to your friend who just had a baby but still plans to travel as a new parent. We’ve got gift ideas for RTW travelers, career break travelers, adventure travelers, and business travelers, as well as a great list of ideas for people who love or frequently travel to a certain destination. So if you’re looking to get inspired, stay tuned this week for all the ideas you’ll need to stuff a stocking or fill Santa’s bag. Here are a few ideas to get you started: 5 Gifts Under $50 Holiday Gifts for a TEFL Teacher Green Gear for Guilt Free Giving Stocking Stuffers for Travelers Photo by jayneandd 
It’s Thanksgiving week, and while this time of year always has us thinking back on what we’re thankful for, it’s also a time of year when food – and the gatherings and celebrations that happen around it – seems to take center stage. So this week we’re leading up to the big turkey feast with some foodie finds to get your stomachs rumbling. First up we’ll take a visual tour of some of Istanbul’s best street food and local delights, then we’ll reveal some strange – and sometimes unappetizing – dessert concoctions that are surprisingly delicious. We’ll revisit our calendar of tasty local treats you should try in season around the world, and cap off the week with more desserts you should seek out while traveling. Hungry for more now? Here’s an appetizer to start you off! 12 Mouth-Watering Vegetarian Dishes Worth Traveling For 8 of the Best American Small Towns for Foodies Unusual Snack Foods From Around the World Four Foodie Road Trips in the US 67 Memorable Meals from 23 Countries Photo by clairity 
We’re headed to the Land Down Under this week, with lots of great content focused on Australia! First, we’ll take a look at those quintessential activities that every visitor should experience in Australia – from surfing to exploring the Outback – and how you can do them in a more authentic and less touristy way. On Tuesday, it’s more fun in Oz with an article on nine of the most beautiful locations to spend your working holiday in Australia. If you’d love to go on a round the world trip (or any trip!) but think you can’t afford it, be sure to check out this week’s Round the World Wednesday article, which examines how much money you really need to travel. Then come hungry for Thursday’s post on all the amazing things to eat in Sydney. We’ll wrap up the week with a little detour…down the aisle. To commemorate the date of the Royal Wedding, we’ll discover some of the most unique wedding ceremonies around the world. Start your Australia trip planning here: Find flights to Australia Book hotels in Australia Discover 10 reasons to go to Australia Read the Australia First Time Visitors Guide Plan the perfect 2 week itinerary for Australia Photo by kevgibbo 
We’ve got big news this week at BootsnAll: we’re launching a new new European rail tool that will allow you to not only book your European rail tickets online in one place, but that also offers some pretty significant discounts on the Italian rail system. By train is one of the best ways to see much of Europe, particularly Italy, and now you can book your tickets cheaply and easily on BootsnAll. To celebrate the launch, we’re focusing on rail and other alternative forms of travel this week. We’ll explore unique river cruises and ways to see the world from the water, we’ll check out some of the coolest and most beautiful train stations in the world, and then we’ll cap off the week with a look at some of the most accessible cities for wheelchair-bound travelers. Until then, check out these other great articles on train travel. Announcing a New Europe Rail Tool (Plus 6 Reasons to Love It) Train travel in Italy 7 Best American Train Trips Under $100 Train travel in France Train travel in Spain Blogging for New Zealand Twin tragedies have hit the world in the last month. First Christchurch, New Zealand, was hit by an earthquake on February 22. Then Japan got hit with a double-whammy of destruction in the form of an earthquake [...] 