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BootsnAll Travel News - December 1, 2003
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Asia
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The Blowout
Stephen Murphy wondered why it took a motorbike accident to finally meet Cambodian people in any meaningful way.
Phnom Penh
Sabrina Plum never knew five dollars could take her so far, when she set out into the dark past of Cambodia on the back of a moto.
The Last Line
As Philip Blazdell left the barbed wire and mine filled DMZ that separates two countries, he felt a little less safe and secure, and hopes never to return.
A Hike in Korea
Kevin O'Shea wanted something different than his usual stale weekends in Korea. He found it by getting lost in Gyeongju.
Bamboozled in Beijing
Kevin O'Shea thought himself fairly savvy, but his first encounter with some Chinese university students in Beijing left his wallet a little lighter.
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Central America
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Fear (but no loathing) in Guatemala
Explosions ripped Shannan Murphy out of an exhausted sleep. But she learned she had nothing to fear, but fear itself.
Greetings from Honduras!
Sarah Rasmussen checked in on the BootsnAll Portland Party Blog to say hello from Copan Ruinas, near the Guatemalan border.
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Travelogues
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A Year and a Day
17: Todosantos Chuchumantan
Todosantos was exactly what Daniel Wallace was looking for in Guatemala. It wasn't Utopia by any means, but he was able to feel more a part of the community than anywhere else he had been.
18: Xela, Antigua and Chichi
Daniel Wallace found Antigua and Xela to be places that are pleasant enough for a holiday from your holiday, but any longer and he started to feel uncomfortable.
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Europe
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Midnight Light
To go skiing all day takes on a more literal meaning in the land of the Midnight Sun, as Carmen Hamdi discovered.
Dishwasher in German Hotel
Pete Day shared this travel story from his time in Germany and his experiences with the very large, very drunk, and very angry Frau Hendrix.
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North America
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Provincetown, Massachusetts
There is so much history and mystique attached to Provincetown that it is difficult to know where to begin.
Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts
If you are not from Massachusetts, you've probably never heard of Wachusett Mountain, let alone be able to pronounce it as easily as the locals do.
Chatham, Cape Cod, MA
Often referred to as the 'elbow of the Cape', Chatham, Cape Cod encompasses all that is enjoyable in life and is one of New England's most preserved towns.
Woodstock, Vermont
Woodstock, Vermont is described by several publications to be one of the most beautiful small towns in the USA.
Romance in the Catskills
The moment you enter the Emerson Inn, you experience a grand sense of escape, visualizing the era of steamer trunks, telegrams, and exotic ports.
Stevens Farm B&B
"Agri-tourism" seems to be the new phenomena. Unsophisticated enjoyment, kind hosts and the closeness to nature are what make farm destinations unique.
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Oz/Pacific
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Crossing the Nullarbor
David Madden can honestly say that he has never felt so satisfied by and privileged to share in absolutely nothing.
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Travelogues
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Swagman
17: Magnetic Island: The Battle for Cabin 27
Magnetic Island is like visiting a small community that lies within a zoo, as George Dunn found when he came up against some territorial possums.
18: Whitsunday 'Sailing'
Backpackers convene like moths to a flame to the many Whitsunday sailing deals offered in Airlie Beach, and very often get burned.
19: Fraser Island
George Dunn came to the conclusion that visiting Fraser Island on a self-drive tour is like living out the first episode of the show Survivor.
20: Back to Sydney, Down to Melbourne
The run down the east coast has seen George Dunn's bank account dry up. Fortunately, there's plenty of free things to do in Melbourne.
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South America
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Slow Train to Market
It's not often Richard Remsberg is up before the sun, but he found two very good reasons during his time in Ecuador.
Things you do when you party
Lets shares a travel story inspired by a fantastic photograph in the Chilean wilderness.
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