What's in this issue?
IMPORTANT NEWS
Updates from the halls of BootsnAll
We have relaunched our travel blog section, with better features and easier updating than ever before. You can change the whole look and theme of your blog, get your stories linked up throughout the entire BootsnAll network of sites, and see how many people visit your site each day. Sign up for a free travel blog or read endless amounts of travel stories from BootsnAll members on the road.
Speaking of blogs, have you ever heard of tagging? No, we're not talking about spray painting on walls. We are talking about a new way to categorize your travel blog content, so others can find it. Here is an example: When someone writes a blog about their vacation to Costa Rica, they create a tag that categorizes this content into other Costa Rica stories, allowing other people to search, find and read about Costa Rica. It's all compiled into one place. Check out all the new travel blog tags on BootsnAll.
Still searching for travel inspiration? Check out our redesign of Why Go. It's a daily slice of inspiration on why you should travel the globe. Submit your pictures and see them online!
BootsnAll is still looking for resumes for our new travel writer position in South Africa. Check out our job description if you are interested and please submit your application by October 15th. If you know of someone in South Africa who might be perfect for this job, please pass it along to them or post the position on your pown blog. We want to get the word out there about this fantastic opportunity.
Our annual holiday bash is only a few months away. Mark your calendars. If you want to hang out with other random world travelers, show up in Portland, Oregon on December 3rd for the most rippin' travel party this side of the Mississippi. More details to come.
If you are headed to South Africa and plan to ride the legendary Baz Bus, you can now purchase these tickets through BootsnAll. Read more about Baz Bus.
WHERE NEXT?
New frontiers for modern-day explorers and independent travel
Rarely do we find travelers headed off to the depths of Myanmar. Some refuse to visit because of the repressive government, others hate the bureaucracy, and others claim that it's too much work, too much of a hassle, and a long bus ride from Bangkok.
This month, we published a great series of articles by Leif Pettersen, not only a great traveler, but a great writer. Check out Leif's experiences in Myanmar.
Leif Pettersen finds Myanmar is so unique, different and still relatively off the beaten path that he was equally engrossed with the nuances as with the big tourist activities.
Read Mostly Unfunny, But Necessary Introduction
Other great Myanmar reads:
Find out more information about the Myanmar Region
* Please Note: We are fully aware that many people don't endorse travel to Myanmar. If you have a good perspective, feeling or story, email our editors and we will publish it.
TRAVELER REPORTS
Travel News For Travel People
In Egypt, Kristen Alff tours the town with a name that, in order to give it justice, has to be hushed and repeated. Read More
Displeased with getting ripped off in Mynamar, Leif Pettersen finds a way cut off the cash cow - he hopes. Read More
In Hungary, Paul Sheppard heads to the Valley of Beautiful Women - and wine. Read More
Lucas Aykroyd knows 10 ways to make yourself feel like a star in glittering L.A. Read More
Megan Byrd explains what Brisbane has to offer outside of its borders. Read More
Go to all the new BootsnAll articles »
BOOTSNALL TRAVELBLOGS
Endless amounts of travel news, thoughts, opinions from BootsnAll bloggers on the road. These blogs are free through BootsnAll
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 »
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TRAVEL TALK
A travelers community for ranting and raving about world
Thailand: 3 Things You Wish You Had Known
Everyone it seems is going, been, lived, explored, or aimlessy wandered around Thailand. BootsnAll members want to know those "little nuggets of information" that deserve to be passed along. What are three things you wish you had known prior to your travels in Thailand?
My kinda town, Chicago
Chicago is one of America's greatest cities. Everyone knows the typical tourist attractions, like Lake Michigan, Wrigley Field and the Magnificient Mile, but what are those other hidden places to visit - the cool things that are not lised on the tourist maps.
Should I buy RTW tickets or use bucket shops?
A common debate among RTW travelers is whether to purchase a complete RTW ticket before they depart, or to purchase tickets as they travel. Your thoughts?
Check Me Out
Here is a chance for bragging rights. Show us your kick-ass adventure pictures, whether it's climbing a mountain, competing in a race, paddling, or even just a great camping photo.
FEATURED TRIP - Hundreds of Last Minute Trip Deals
If you are looking for a last minute, very cheap, adventure tours, check out our Impulse Deals. All trips are 20 percent off! This section is updated daily.
Check out all of BootsnAll's Adventure trips
