What's in this issue?
BOOTSNALL NEWS
You have just a few more days to vote for BootsnAll's annual Member Awards. We are voting on some of the most diehard BootsnAll members and recognizing the following:
- Best Story
- Best Informational Article
- Most likely to spend his/her whole day on the boards
- Most helpful member
And many more. Make sure to vote soon.
BootsnAll Travel Network was recently mentioned in the New York Times on travel blogging. Fred Bierman highlights us on the first page, but he got a few things wrong, like our URL and not being up-to-date on our feature set. Although it's great to get some publicity, he should check out these kick-ass features:
- Travel Tags
- Travel Moblogging
- Post pictures directly from Flickr
Read New York Times article on travel blogs.
TRAVELER REPORTS
Travel News For Travel People
With a game of ping-pong in Ethiopia, Bennett Gordon goes from ferenge to traveler. Read More
Randy Gaudet shares tips on how to bargain at Thai markets. Read More
Lori Hein explores America's oldest continually inhabited village in New Mexico. Read More
Barukh Shalev crosses over the border into Afghanistan, going only because it was forbidden and he was afraid. Read More
Megan Byrd shows off the best of Melbourne. Read More
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WHERE NEXT?
New frontiers for modern-day explorers and independent travel
Last Stop: Afghanistan
Once part of the overland hippie trail, Afghanistan was a travelers haven, helping to connect Europe to Asia - part of the Marco Polo Silk Road experience. Back in the seventies before the Russian invasion, Afghanistan was accessible, known for its mountaineous beauty and hospitality, and a great out-of-this-world destination.
Now it's starting to make a comeback?
Yep - that's right, Afghanistan is starting to see a trickle of tourism. Yes, the country is still unsafe, full of landmines, Taliban, and other shady elements, but some foreigners and adventure travelers are headed to the streets of Kabul.
Recently we received two updates from BootsnAll writer, Baruhk Shalev on his recent experiences Afghanistan.
Read more about Afghanistan
Know a hidden destination that you would like to share with other independent travelers? Email donovan@BootsnAll.com and tell him a place you would like to nominate for our newsletter.
INSIDER INFO - How-To Travel Guide
A handy list of how to do things on the road: clean your clothes, cook a hostel dinner, repair a missing button and more. A must-read for first timers and road-warriors alike.
Read BootsnAll's How-To Guide
BOOTSNALL TRAVELBLOGS
Endless amounts of travel news, thoughts, opinions from BootsnAll bloggers on the road
Check out some of our newest travel blogs!
Chasing the Dream in Southeast Asia
Kim and Bill in Laos and Cambodia
Look, Lean, Roll
Here comes bod!
Indy Travel
The Adventures of Ye Olde C-Dog
On the Road, Again
Jamie and Naomi's Adventure
Africa Trekker
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TRAVEL TALK
A travelers community for ranting and raving about world
World's Greatest Vagabonders
Who are somne of the world's greatest vagabonders, living or dead? There are thousands of amazing travelers out there, think of these names: Marco Polo, Meriwether Lewis & William Clark, Kerouac, Frodo and Sam, Captain Cook. Who do you think are the best?
First Timer in Oz
Kevin B is going to spend six weeks in Australia. He is looking for tips, advice, where to go, what to avoid as he travels.
Is Solo Travel Lonely Travel
Ryan is off on his first RTW trip in January and he is starting to feel a little anxious. He poses the quesiton: Is it lonely on the road?
Where to Post Pictures
What are some of the best sites for uploading pictures while you are on the road? Flickr? SmugMug?
TWO FEATURED TRIPS
The coolest offerings from BootsnAll World Adventures
FIRST: Bali - 8 days
Bali expat Nick O'Neil, author of Baliblog, will take travelers on a one week adventure across the heart of Bali, exploring not only some of the best Balinese destinations but also showing a side of Bali that most travelers, let alone locals never see. Since Nick has explored the path less traveled, he will take you to have conversations with Balinese rice farmers, show you amazing Hindu temples, swim at hidden white-sand beaches, and taste, visit, smell and hike the unspoiled traditional Balinese countryside.
Email donovan@BootsnAll.com for more information.
SECOND: Morocco Tour of Adventure and Culture - 3 weeks
Travel and discover all the wondrous adventures, colors,and behind-the-scenes culture during our Morocco Tour. We've got two qualified U.S. guides (both ex-Peace Corps from Morocco), current residents of Morocco, and one in-country guide.
Read our Morocco Itinerary
