What's in this issue?
YOU GOT QUESTIONS?
Well, we're always working to provide the answers. A mountain of spam and the BootBoyz being spread all over the world prompted us to think of better ways to reply efficiently to the travel queries we receive on a daily basis. We're developing a knowledge base of answers to the most common queries we receive and a centralized place for the questions to come to means that there's usually a BootBoy awake somewhere in the world 24 hours a day!
What would you like to know?
BOOTSNALL TRAVELBLOGS
We've listed all the current ones on a single page, so if you're keeping up with more than one, it's easy to bookmark a single page. The latest entries from all the travelblogs are updated in the left column and each travelblog is listed in the right column.
Check out the BootsnAll TravelBlogs »
By the way, if you're about to head off on an extended trip and you've just got to have one of your own, talk to us about getting your own Travel Blog.
RTW TRAVELER PROFILE - Fieke Brouwer
Fieke Brouwer leaves Amsterdam in January '04 to explore SE Asia, Australia and New Zealand (so far!). Setting a challenge and the loss of a job were enough to provide the impetus to leave for who knows how long.
More about Fieke's RTW plans »
If you're planning your own RTW trip, you'll find plenty of answers to your travel questions, and can read tips and profiles from other round the world travelers.
The New & Improved Round the World Travel Guide »
HOSTELS - Over 200 new hostels
We've added over 200 new properties in the last month. Find more hostels in more of the world's nooks and crannies:
- Dakar, Senegal
- Hazyview, South Africa
- Seoul, Sth Korea
- Antigua, Guatemala
- New Brunswick, Canada
- Hofuf, Saudia Arabia
- Farwaniya, Kuwait
- Acapulco, Mexico
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Baños, Ecuador
- Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Stirling, Scotland
Global hostels and online reservations »
BOOTSNALL IN BALI
Nick took a trip out to Sanur recently and checked out the area that was first in Bali to have resorts. It might be looking a bit tired these days, but still a pleasant escape from the hustle and bustle of Kuta. Nick's also compiled a beginner's guide to accommodation in Kuta, and observed the reactions of locals and tourists alike in the wake of the sentencing of the Bali Bomber, Amrozi.
Check out the Bali Blog »
THE BOOTBLOG
Sean's been busy with more visits from BootsnAll members and friends to the office/hostel. Colin (aka Greycat on the boards) stopped by on the outset of his RTW trip, Ram and Tashubi stopped back in after their Hawaii honeymoon and Kacey from SunBucket.com stopped by for breakfast as well. For some photos of some of the recent goins-on, check out this post.
Check out the BootBlog »
In Australia, Chris has been keeping busy going to the footy, herding cows and checking out the Ekka. To find out what the hell that's all about, check out the AustraliaBlog.com and be sure to say hi to Ging, aka Jeanette Bergman, a new author on the OzBlog.
TRAVELLER'S TOOLKIT - Rental Cars
Sorting out a rental car can be a right bloody hassle: too many deals, too many different rates on too many different cars - it's hard to sort out. It's much easier though, when you have you can compare rates from different companies, all from one page. This site lists all the major companies and online bookers, so you're sure to find a good deal:
Cheap Car Rental Links.com
For more travel resources and advice, check out the Traveler's Toolkit.
LATEST BOOTSNALL ARTICLES
There are over 30 new articles from the past 2 weeks with some great photos and new authors!
Some highlights include:
- Marty Dickinson dives with sharks off Nassau (Read)
- Laura Bennett takes five steps to Heaven in Italy (Read)
- Jessica Misuraca samples life as a Jackaroo (Read)
- Rochelle Cuyco gets away for a day on Malapascua, Philippines (Read)
- Shannon Holman went Gili Gila (island crazy) in Indonesia (Read)
And other articles and stories on Mongolia, Iceland, Mexico, Peru and heaps more:
Go to the articles »
FEATURED MESSAGE BOARD THREAD
What is the most annoying question you get?
Mesmerod asks, what is the most annoying question you get when returning from travel. Six pages of annoying questions, their answers, and discussion follow.
What is the most annoying question you get?
TRAVELERS TALK ABOUT...
When you're deciding things about your trip, be it where you stay or whether or not to buy insurance, it can be hard to make a decision. One of the best sources to turn to for help is other travelers. We've been asking travelers a lot of questions lately, and you can check out what they have to say about their own experiences with...
Would you like to put in your 2 cents on any of the above? Email Chris (chris@BootsnAll.com), and he'll set you up.
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