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What's in this issue?
RTW TRAVELER PROFILE - Keith Nobile
Keith Nobile just came back from the war in Iraq, having never traveled anywhere else in the world. From this experience in the military, it opened his eyes and mind to the world - and possibilities with round-the-world travel. Keith admits there is much of the world to be seen and his goal it to experience as many different cultures as possible.
Although Keith was in a dangerous country, he really thinks much of the world is safe, despite what people and the media say. This August, Keith hopes to spend between 6 to 12 months on the road, not making any plans except traveling and hoping the experience will find more peace within himself.
Read More About Keith
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 »
NEW HOSTELS
We know we talk about our additional hostels every few weeks. Why? Well, we love hostels - they are usually affordable, a great way to meet fellow travelers, and are in good locations all around the world. With accommodations being one of the more expensive parts of a trip, we like to continue to find great options - FOR YOU - everywhere around the world. Even if you're traveling domestic - only a few hours or even kilometers from your home - make sure to check our enormous selection. You will find some great deals!
This month we have more than 400 new Hostels have been added to the BootsnAll Hostel Booker.
New city pages include:
And many mory in Turkey, the Netherlands, Colombia and Brazil.
Global hostels and online reservations »
BOOTBLOG
If you haven't heard, Sean is now in London, getting ready for the must-attend BootsnAll travel party on June 19, which is already coined "London's Number 1 party of 2004." It is expected to be a major hit. Already, paparazzi are hanging off the sides of helicopters trying to snap pictures of the party location. The Sun and The Daily Mirror are interviewing all of England's top celebrities attending this red-carpet event.
Closer to home, the BootsnAll office is starting to undergo major surgery this week. The framers are ripping off the roof, and Court, Dave and Donovan are going to work until they see sunlight.
Besides discovering a 7 foot boa constrictor in her bathroom, Court has been doing some "quickie travel," jumping back and forth between Oregon and Colorado and Illinois.
Check out the BootBlog »
BOOTSNALL IN BALI
If you don't feed your cow, it will die. This distressing, but honest, interpretation is how Nick looks at Bali and its social and economic future. Much like other high impact tourist places around the world that have opted for a "fast buck," Bali might have lost its chances for truly developing the people. Highlighted on BaliBlog, Nick discusses his wishlist for three things that could help improve Bali over the long run. Read more about how Bali is developing.
The latest addition to the fast growing Bali Travel Guide is the photo of the day. With a keen eye and a nose for local culture, Nick sets out to find those pictures that will inspire, humble and to show you all sides of Bali.
Check out the Bali Blog »
BOOTSNALL TRAVELBLOGS
Follow your fellow BootsnAllers as they travel. Check out our top picks from the travelblogs this month, and add your comments!
Check out some of our newest blogs, too!
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 for BootsnAll membership here »
Check out the BootsnAll TravelBlogs »
LATEST BOOTSNALL ARTICLES
There are more than 35 new articles from the past 2 weeks!
Some highlights include:
- Before visiting the grand daddy of party islands, Ibiza, Leif Pettersen visits the port city Valencia and discovers the finer points of Spanish culture. (Read)
- Huffing and puffing, Lee Abbamonte and company try to climb Table Mountain under South Africa's hot scorching sun. (Read)
- For a life-long dream, Melanie Mize Renzulli travels 5,000 miles to sleep on top of Greece's most famous volcano. She will do it, even if it kills her. (Read)
- Toilet specialist Travis Ashby gives frank advice on becoming friends with a Mexican toilet. (Read)
- For travelers, working in Australia is a common dream. From corporate jobs to living in a tent, Ruth Fry faces the trials of tribulations of working in Oz. (Read)
And other articles and stories about Pakistan, Sweden, New Zealand, Morocco and countless more:
Go to the articles »
FEATURED MESSAGE BOARD THREADS
Share travel advice, make a statement and chat with fellow BootsnAll members as they share their stories on world travel.
How To Cure Jet Lag
Besides being stuck next to the crying baby on the plane, jet lag is perhaps the first problem that all travelers must comfront after arriving in a new country. For some (especially those who can't sleep on planes), it's the most difficult part of the trip. For others, there is little problems at all. There are many ideas, systems and methods on how to cure, or stop, jet lag. Share your advice and thoughts.
Getting Jiggy With It?
Does birth control with an antibiotic = same as no pill?
Facing Your Mortality
Much like travelers heading to a new destination, is it human nature to travel into the unknown?
This philosophical thread gives you one week left on earth - and you can experience anywhere, anything. What would be the most gratifying experiece before you travel to the Pearly Gates? Would you choose to be in some magical corner of the world or surrounded by familiar things?
Bringing Music While Traveling
There are a number of MP3 players, like iPod, that allow travelers to carry enormous amount of music while they travel. Wouldn't it be great to listen to Toto "blessing the rains down in Africa" as you travled on safari? Or singing, "Aruba, Jamaica - oooo, I want to take you to Bremuda, Bahama, come on on pretty mama," down in the Caribbean? Are iPods and other music devices worth it, though? From battery life to the pain of downloading music on the road, is it really worth bringing a portable music player?
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 at BootsnAll dot com), and he'll set you up.
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