What's in this issue?
RTW TRAVELER PROFILES - Linh Altork
Self-described "dot com victim" Linh Altork has broken out of her cubicle! This 33-year-old American left for a 1-2 year round-the-world journey last month to check out Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe and Pacific Islands. Her reasons for taking off now? She had planned to visiting a foreign country every year until she died, but with her egss expiring and her advanced case of wanderlust, the thought of dragging kids along everywhere she went seemed less than appealing. Lihn wants to "experience the interaction of societies around the world because people are such fascinating creatures."
Linh's crossing her fingers and hoping that this trip will give her more patience, especially when she driving a car. "After all," she says, "slow drivers in the passing lane couldn't be slower than a camel caravan." She advises that when planning your RTW trip, "read other people's experiences, take the sum of all their hints and tips, divide by 100 and you got yourself a formula! Keep peoples' advice in the back of your mind so you're aware, but don't let the anxiety about all the things that could go wrong ruin your trip before it's started. And if you could keep your mind open to all possibilities, then you can't be disappointed."
Read more about Jo's plans here.
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 »
BOOTBLOG
The BootsnAll party has been the talk around the office - with one in Portland and another get-together in Seattle, lots of planning has been going on. Special guests have been added, too! Travel writer Michael Shapiro visited last week as well while on a tour to talk about his new book.
The BnA Travelblogs continue to be making the press and there are a few interesting tid-bits for travelers posted on the blog as well, including a charity climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro and a job opening at a Hollywood hostel.
Check out the BootBlog »
BOOTSNALL IN BALI
Nick continues to gallivant around Bali, this time exploring with his partner-in-crime, Barrie. They recently checked out Seraya Shores in SE Bali after visiting Tenganan. Barrie lamented that the town's modernisation had stripped away some of its charm although Nick had other insights regarding the trip.
The duo, along with Barrie's wife Candika, have also ventured off to see some temples like Pura Rambut Siwi. Barrie, aka The Wombat, has kept himself busy writing numerous restaurant reviews. Nick has also enjoyed greeting travelers like Jeff and Celeste from Portland.
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 travel blogs!
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.
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Check out the BootsnAll TravelBlogs »
LATEST BOOTSNALL ARTICLES
There are more than 50 new articles from the past 2 weeks with some great photos and new authors!
Some highlights include:
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One would think that the most memorable event on a trip to Memphis, Tennessee would involve live music and dancing or perhaps something involving Elvis, the King of rock 'n' roll. But, alas, for these travelers, the profound moment came in the stinky embrace of an eccentric variety store. (Read)
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Philip Blazdell's strongest memory of Albania is the sight of a child weeping on the sidewalks, but that is not how he wishes to remember this beautiful country.(Read)
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There are pleasures for both the flesh and the spirit in Bydgoszcz, Poland, as Daniel Villiers discovers. (Read)
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A tale of a battered jeep, some second-rate equipment and a third-rate actor, as Colin Todhunter self-professes. (Read)
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Prabir Ghose serves up a mouth-watering description of India's favorite sweets. (Read)
And other articles and stories on Benin, Romania, the Marshall Islands, Colombia and heaps more:
Go to the articles »
FEATURED MESSAGE BOARD THREADS
Advice, advice and more advice. That's the beauty of message boards. When guidebooks are published, they are already outdated. With messages boards, it's up-to-date news. Use BootsnAll messages boards to find out the latest real-time information about your destinations.
Dying Young?
Catch Me If You Can wants to know how you feel about death and dying...and how that relates to your travel dreams.
to squat, or not to squat....
Mr bigles wonders, what's the worst toilet you've ever seen?
Golden Oldies
Check out our brand-spanking-new 'Golden Oldies' travel forum, where geezers, grey-hairs, or those that just don't like sleeping in hostel dorm rooms can share some thoughts.
The End of Groupee: Be ready for it...
Groupee be gone: if you haven't logged in since last Thursday night, here is what you will have to do.
SPOTLIGHT - THAILAND
Even though Thailand has been on the map for many years, it still remains a favorite haunt – for good reason. BootsnAll World Adventures has 8 unique tours that take travelers into the heart of Thai life, offering glimpses into the culture, trekking into the remote mountain villages, and exploring the historic temples and monuments.
Check out all of BootsnAll Thailand Trips
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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