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BootsnAll Travel News - October 4, 2005
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Africa
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On the Road in Southern and Eastern Africa, or, Forewarned is Forearmed
Lizzy Edwards recounts the joys of public transportation while traveling in Africa.
One Year In An Amazing Continent
Maarten Boeck recalls a yearlong adventure in Africa.
Seeewahhh: Egypt's oasis
Kristen Alff tours the town with a name that, in order to give it justice, has to be hushed and repeated.
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Asia
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Inle Lake Part One - Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride
Displeased with getting ripped off, Leif Pettersen finds a way to cut off the cash cow - he hopes.
 Inle Lake Part Two - How Long Can you Tread Water?
Leif Pettersen visits the artisan shops of Inle Lake.
Mandalay Part One - The Goon Squad Cometh
Leif Pettersen learns how gold leaves are made and the bitterness of the government.
Mandalay Part Two - The Amazing Race
Leif Pettersen takes on Mandalay's sites by bike.
Monkeying around Northern Thailand
It's certainly not everyday that you give a backy to a monk, much less get robbed by one.
Birthday Boy - Rajasthan, India
For this thirtyith birthday, Conor Grennan signs up for a camel tour, which only served to announce the fact that he would be spending my birthday alone, his only hope of companionship being to hire whatever beast of burden happened to be available, and riding it around.
Yangon Part Two - Tourist Or Walking Oddity?
With Toe as his guide, Leif Pettersen completes his whirlwind trip of Yangon.
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Central America and Caribbean
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Pyramids and Political Strife: A Day in the Belize River Valley
David W. Kingsley examines the lives of the native people of Belize on his travels.
Confluence of Natural Highs, Wild Cannabis, Bemusing Natural Charms
Naveen Kumar points out the attractions of a Northern Indian town.
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Europe
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The Heart of the Black Forest
Jen D. Rodriguez finds the heart of the Black Forest when staying at the Familie Sum.
Tasting the Delights of Eger
Paul Sheppard heads to the Hungarian Valley of Beautiful Women - and wine.
Anogia, Crete: It's Clear Zeus was Here
Lost in the beauty of Crete, Nikki Rose nearly tripped over a goat hoof in the road. You won't see that kind of litter in Manhattan.
Palma - Alluring Spanish Isle For Travelers
Loreal Oliver thinks the key to Palma's unhurried island experience is to take it slow and easy whatever you choose to do.
Dachau: Solemn Holocaust Memorial
As Jen D. Rodriguez leaves the gated fence of Dachau, words can not express the feelings that swell up inside of her.
Bonjour Paris! - Paris, France
For Natasha Evans the Eiffel defined Paris, but she wondered what else the city offered.
Europe Trip: Paris Day 2
It's an expensive day, but worth it as Sabrina Chang visits the Louvre, local restaurants and the Moulin Rouge.
Homage to Falicon - Southern France
After hours of watching French video tutorials, Nancy Cooper Frank visits the town where they were filmed.
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North America
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Ten Ways to Live Like a Celeb in L.A.
Lucas Aykroyd knows 10 ways to make yourself feel like a star in glittering L.A.
Clotheless in Canada
Tim Lamb internet search and discovered he wasn't the only one who did not know the etiquette at a nudey beach, because there was an entire section devoted to protocol. Rule number six...GAWKING, STARING, OR MAKING RUDE COMMENTS IS NOT APPRECIATED! They knew he was coming.
A Quick Overnight in August - Northern California
Joe Ehrlich embarks on a last minute summer adventure - woman and dog in tow.
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Pacific
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Brisbane Things to Do
There may not be the Opera House, Megan Byrd shows that Brisbane has attractions of its own.
Brissie Excursions
Megan Byrd explains what Brisbane has to offer outside of its borders.
Traveling in a Time of Terror - Sydney, Australia
At a Sydney train station when it receives a bomb threat, Megan Byrd evaluates travel in a time of terror.
Bring Clean Underwear - Skydiving in Taupo, New Zealand
Leif Pettersen has a fear of heights that is more or less incapacitating, so there was no question that whatever high-flying activity he chose, he'd need to bring smelling salts, a defibrillator and clean underwear.
Around the Top in 80 days - Australia
Fiona Hillbilly and a trio of friends go off in search of a camping/fishing/surfing adventure.
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South America
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Cicada Nests Are A Girl's Best Friend - Lake Sandoval, Peru
As natural medicines work their magic on Amy Chen's stung finger, she wonders, how will I left click my mouse without my pointer finger? Do they make special gloves for four fingered people in the wintertime? With which finger will I swipe off some cake batter from the mixing bowl?
My Travels with Andre - Ecuador
Jarrett Bellini discovers that the road more traveled is often filled with the same people in Ecuador.
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