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What's in this issue?
RTW TRAVELER PROFILE - Vlad Katz
In one month, Vlad Katz is signing off from his job as a web developer in high-tech San Fran and nixing virtual travel to do the real thing in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, southeast Asia and China, and South America. Vlad has $22,000 USD stored in his hard drive for this year-long scan and is interested to seeing what he will be like when he's let out of his cubical for a whole year. Vlad's motto is "Life is too short to just sit still in one little corner of the world."
More about Vlad'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 INTERNS
Following LuLing's guide to Reykjavik, Iceland, our other interns have begun to submit their articles. Check out Lynn's guide to Wollongong, and Jenny's guide to Chicago and ways to get out of your non-travel rut in the Road Trip Guide.
Check out profiles of our BootsnAll interns, have a read of their work and let them know what you think. They value your feedback.
BOOTSNALL WORLD ADVENTURES - Group Trips
Featured Destination: Peru
When most travelers imagine Peru, the first thing that pops to mind is Machu Piccu and the ancient capital of the Inca empire, Cusco – still the oldest inhabited city in South America. For many years, both Cusco and Machu Piccu have been major traveler destinations – and for good reason.
Other regions of Peru still offer a chance to get off the "Gringo Trail" and explore the incredible heartland of the Andes, like the salt pans of Maras; the "white city" of Arequipa; the world's highest navigable lake, Lake Titicaca; and the incredibly diverse Manu National Park in the Amazon Basin.
If you are interested in exploring Peru, whether it's the Inca Trail, Lake Titicaca or somewhere off-the-beaten-path, BootsnAll World Adventure has group trips to these area. Check out all of our trips to South America and feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
THE BOOTBLOG
*Going to the chapel and we're.....gonna get married!* Donovan is getting hitched later on this month and in preparation, held his bachelor party on the Snake River in southern Oregon. Meanwhile, at the office, Sean and Court debated the prowess of Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong. Other office amusements include watching Court's hair dry and attempting to pronounce the names of foreign capitals.
Check out the BootBlog »
BOOTSNALL IN BALI
Nick was fortunate enough to attend a Royal Cremation in Ubud near the end of July. The elaborate ceremony included a burning corpse, large crowds and lots of royalty. Nick was also excited about Lance's win and is looking forward to the Tour de Indonesia. A recent article of travel tips from Kris, an Australian surfer, has sparked some debate about the 'island paradise.'
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 20 new articles and guides from the past 2 weeks with some great photos and new authors!
Some highlights include:
- Leif Pettersen hoped covering Europe from west to east in three days would provide some great views, memories and adventure, but it was really just one long, sucky series of the suckiest situations that ever sucked. (Read)
- BootsnAll intern Jenny Davis might not be able to afford a plane ticket somewhere exotic, but there's still plenty to explore in her own backyard in the Midwest Road Trip Guide! (Read)
- BootsnAll intern Lynn Holmgren has compiled a great resource for travellers to Wollongong, Australia. (Read)
- Will Marks spends a week on the set of a Bollywood blockbuster in search of his 15 minutes of fame. (Read)
- Alexis Sathre Wolff finds Zulu culture in the most unusual of places, after giving it up for dead. (Read)
And other articles and stories on Taiwan, Sierra Leone, Australia and heaps more:
Go to the articles »
FEATURED MESSAGE BOARD THREADS
The BootsnAll Travel Forums continue to cultivate fresh, raw, coveted travel information on those vital subjects that you can't find in a guidebook. Don't miss these latest threads!
What would you like to see more of on BnA?
What resources do you wish we had more of on the site? Give us your feedback and ideas!
Growing up in a culture that's not your own
Xoom and other members have struggled with growing up in two (or more!) cultures. Read about their insights and offer advice.
Travel Urban Legends
Remember those horror stories hostellers tell sitting on bunkbeds, passing around a bottle of cheap wine? Well, some of them are true....
Traveller's Scars
Do you have an everlasting memory of an international incident?
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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