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For inspiration, check out the RTW Travel Guide.

Obscenely Bad Cultural Ambassadors Run Amok in Luxor - Luxor, Egypt
David W. Kingsley admits that sometimes, he isn't the most respectful traveler.

Getting Around: Trains, Taxis, Automobiles and Kombis - Cape Town, South Africa
BootsnAll intern Jennifer Green explains how to get around in CT.

Guide to Durban - Durban, South Africa
Athena Lamberis gives the run down on Durban, South Africa.

Travel to the tip of Africa - South Africa
With the end of apartheid, newly elected government, wonderful food and wine, friendly people and a thriving tourism segment, Rhonda Delameter believes South Africa is rapidly becoming one of the up and coming favorite travel destinations in the world, and all for good reason.

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Embarking on a Holy Adventure - India
The chaos overwhelms Manuela Pop as she lands in India.

Nice Temples, Not so Nice Town - Ayuthaya, Thailand
The town may be a dump, but the ruins are great in Ayuthaya.

Prisoner Cell Bloke Ashram - Kerela, India
There aren't too many worse ways of being woken than being clanged from sleep pre-dawn by a large bell, but Duncan Mckenzie is willing to bet that having to watch a 64-year-old naked German swing about the room 5 minutes afterwards is probably one of them.

Mmmmmumbaai - Mumbai, India
Paul Walters urges travelers to give Mumbai a little time and discover it embraces them with its pulsating soul.

Working for the Wasabi - Fukuoka, Japan
On her final evening in Japan, Megan Price ventured out late, with a quest that seemed simple enough: Find a sushi bar in Japan. Eat. Check off another life goal accomplished. If only it was that easy.

Elections and Elephants - Sri Lanka
Nicole Smith tours Sri Lanka, looking at elephants and enjoying a past time, cricket.

Water Margin - Chong Qing to Yichang Yangtze River, China
Edward Lunn marvels at the power of water after viewing the affects of river flooding in China.

Mumbai Safari - Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashtra, India
Gopal M S shows how you can find a little piece of heaven in hell.

A Walk Around Sangdang Mountain Fortress - Cheongju, South Korea
Jason Gaskell highlights a daylong hike in South Korea.

Writing From Afar - Phonsavan, Xiang Khouang province, Laos
Patrick Smith tours the land of one million elephants and supposedly as many smiles.

Plankton on the move: Scootering Through Central China - Xinxiang City, Henan Province, China
Buzzing along at 20-25 kilometers/hour is not the ideal way to cover a lot of ground fast and on Road #40, this speed lands Tom Pellman somewhere in between the gliding electric bicycles and the brick-hauling pug-nosed tractors on the transportation food chain.

Rishikesh, India: Yoga Capital of the World - Rishikesh, India
Many of Rishikesh's non-Indian visitors are on a spiritual pilgrimage of sorts, one which usually involves a lot of yoga and meditation.

A Siren In Ceylon - Sri Lanka
Although it's just south of India, Caroline Martin discovers Sri Lanka isn't very much like it!

What We Offer - Santa Ines, Honduras
Devin Foxall believes that to cherish the good that survives this world, it may be necessary to acknowledge the scars that bind us as well.

One Love - Honeymooning in Jamaica - Montego Bay, Jamaica
Matt Shorrock took his new wife Victoria to Montego Bay on the Caribbean Island of Jamaica for their honeymoon and discovered that there's more to life in the Caribbean than just cricket and rum.

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Europe for Music Lovers - Europe
BootsnAll intern Christine Chan points out that even if you've only heard classical music on toilet paper commercials, everyone can appreciate the intensity of experiencing music in its birthplace.

A Trip to the Land Once Known as Yugoslavia - Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro
Sue Ellen is captivated by the Balkans.

Amsterdam - Better the third time around - Amsterdam, Netherlands
Johanna Lee is convinced that Amsterdam is better the more you go and that its uniqueness comes with familiarity.

Painting God in Romania - Suceava, Bucovina, Romania
Laura Fokkena tours old monasteries in Romania and wonders if vandals from 150 years ago realized she would be curious about their history as well.

Impressive Sexy Manchester - Manchester, England
Manchester is a city reborn, sure to impress any visitor.

Berlin to Prague: In search of the Elf - Prague, Czech Republic
Searching for a hostel in Prague isn't as easy as Rachel Nena Krasno hoped.

Feast of the Assumption - France
Suzanne Scala explores the beauty of southern France over a long weekend.

Road Tripping in Portugal - A Scary Story - Salamanca, Spain - Porto, Portugal
Christophe Rosseel ditches an organized tour on a coach bus for a European road trip and lets his imagination run wild.

After the Bombs - How Terrorism has Affected Travellers - London, England
Matthew Shorrock interviews travelers about their take on backpacking in the post-9/11 world.

Introduction to Frankfurt-am-Main - Frankfurt, Germany
Matt Falcus offers his guide to one of Germany's largest cities.

Falling in Love: the Cinque Terre - Cinque Terre, Italy
Cherie Yanek knew she would retun to Cinque Terre, but it was still so hard saying goodbye.

Experiencing Iceland with Elder - Iceland
Through the friendship of a local, Cherie Yanek discovers Iceland: a beautiful country, without crowds, quiet, and full of welcoming, friendly people.

Running Across Europe - Europe
For Cherie Yanek, continuing to do what you do and love back home is very important when you're on the road.

Going Dutch - The Hague, Netherlands
After a visit to The Hague, Leif Pettersen thinks a European trip without sand, sea and bare bosoms is tragic waste of money.

The Emerald Coast: No Theme Parks Necessary - Penscola, Seaside, Florida, USA
Neilia Sherman urges travelers to skip the theme parks and consider trying out the Emerald Coast for their next vacation.

Culinary Top Five - and a Bit - Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
Victoria resident Devon McLeay lists her favorite restaurants in the city.

Virginia is for Lovers, but Virginia Beach is for Lovers of Nature - Virginia Beach, Virginia
Roy A. Barnes highlights Virginia Beach's top attractions.

Finding Wellness in Wellington - Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
After two days of being couped up in Wellington, Leif Pettersen sets off to explore New Zealand's capital.

Culture Down Under - Australia
After three months Down Under, Megan Byrd has learns that, in Australia, you're in pretty good hands.

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Just Another Day in Paraguay - Horqueta, Paraguay, South America
Chased down by a jeep and assaulted by its driver, missionary Thomas Jones is forced to defend himself in Paraguay.

Perfect Strangers in the Land of Guns and Roses - Colombia
Lito Galvan is pleased to see the thriving roses of hospitality and kindness Colombia offers to perfect strangers.

What's New Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires, Argentina
Debby Merickel now understands why her daughter - who frequents Buenos Aires for business - always seems to return home with a new boyfriend.

Mompox - Where Time Once Stood Still...in a Chalupa - Mompox, Colombia
Lito Galvan gets off the beaten track in Colombia and discovers the value of memories.

Lost in Translation - Quito, Ecuador
Conor Grennan knew Ecuador was going to be a bit of a challenge when he started barking out various combinations of the four Spanish words that he knew like a disturbed parrot.

Golden Nuggets of Treats Await in Bogota - Bogota, Colombia
Lito Galvan belives Bogota is certainly one of the finest cities in South America with much more interesting nuggets of golden treats to share.

Naughty But Nice Cartagena - Cartagena, Colombia
Cartegena is Caribbean's belle of the ball, pulsating to saucy modern beat behind tales of sea adventures and sunken booties.