What's in this issue?
RTW TRAVELER PROFILE - Owen Whitford
Owen Whitford is a Welshman ditching the civil service for a 6-12 month trip through SE Asia, Oz and New Zealand, South America and finishing off in the States and Canada. He's looking forward to the butterflies of the initial landing in a new place not knowing where you are or where to go and then finding that first nice hostel.
More about Owen'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 Round the World Travel Guide »
BOOTSNALL IN BALI
Nick has been back on the bike (in a brand new helmet), exploring parts of Bali he'd previously considered not really worth the effort. What he found in Jembrana, western Bali, besides buffalo races, was an area that is almost devoid of tourists and full of friendly locals.
He also managed to catch some photos of President Bush's micro-stop in Bali, as well as meet up with a bunch of travelers keen to explore Bali. In news for people thinking of going to Bali soon, there is also a link to an article detailing the new visa restrictions.
Check out the Bali Blog »
THE BOOTBLOG
Sean's been busy in Portland with visits from various travelers stopping by the office for a chat. We're also about done with the first round of interviews for the new addition to the BootsnAll crew. The weather's starting to turn cool in Oregon and the rains can't be far behind. Bali's looking more and more attractive every day! We've also posted details of a huge BootsnAll meeting taking place in Portland on November 22nd. Be there or be square!
Check out the Boot Blog »
In Australia, the Rugby World Cup is nearing the sharp end of the competition. Chris will be adding photos soon from the latest match he's attended - England v. Uruguay.
BOOTSNALL TRAVELBLOGS
Quite a few more BootsnAll TravelBlogs have been added recently and some of the others are hotting up as the authors get stuck into the first days of their trips. Check out:
Valkyrie: Into the battlefield and on to Valhalla
Kristy Falcon's Blog: In search of the elusive bungy sheep...
Angkor What?: Adventures in SE Asia and beyond
The Global Trip
Don't forget, 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. All you need to do is make sure you're a BootsnAll member and we'll take care of the rest. Sign up here »
Check out the BootsnAll TravelBlogs »
TRAVELLER'S TOOLKIT - Vacation Rentals
You want something a little more, say, substantial than a hostel, but you don't want the hotel scene. Ever consider a vacation rental? From condos to private homes, they're great for long-term stays, and can literally give you all the comforts of home. Here's how to find the best deals on your vacation rental:
Cheap Vacation Rental Links.com
For more travel resources and advice, check out the Traveler's Toolkit.
LATEST BOOTSNALL ARTICLES
There are over 20 new articles from the past 2 weeks with some great photos and new authors!
Some highlights include:
- Benjamin Hansen gets hustled in Morocco...or did he? (Read)
- Philip Blazdell creates a monster in Vietnam (Read)
- Phil Smith wonders what makes Belgium so Belgian (Read)
- Mark Feenstra is a greenie in a Hum-Vee (Read)
- Kim Tally ventures into the heart of the Amazon (Read)
And other articles and stories on China, Panama, Romania, Mexico and heaps more:
Go to the articles »
FEATURED MESSAGE BOARD THREAD
The Art of Haggling
Amadeus is a bit salty at some travellers for haggling too much over 5 cents. Other jump in and discuss how much is too much and how much haggling is enough.
The Art of Haggling
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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