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Subways of South America – Your Underground Guide

Fans of underground railroads might not realize that South America is packed with the things. Eileen Smith gives us a complete guide loaded with interesting trivia.

Eileen Smith

The White Desert – Egypt

When traveling to Egypt, most people only go to visit the pyramids and other historical temples. A trip to the White Desert will not only give you a glimpse of the country’s rich history, you will actually feel like you are stepping back in time.

Debra Corbeil

9 of the Weirdest World Heritage Sites

Most UNESCO World Heritage sites are the sorts of things you’d expect, but those folks sometimes slip some odd ones into the mix. Cherrye Moore points out 9 of the weirdest ones of all.

Cherrye Moore

Iceland for Beginners

Holidays in Iceland, seen through the eyes of someone who once made the deal with himself never to travel to places where it’s colder than at home.

Nicolas De Corte

Linda Blair Talks About Travel With A Purpose (One-On-One Interview) – Irving, Texas

The Exorcist star Linda Blair is interviewed by Bootsnall contributor Roy A. Barnes about travel in general plus her charitable foundation for dogs in which travelers may opt to volunteer for.

Roy A. Barnes

Biggest Soccer Rivalries in the World

A good soccer game isn’t just about the venue, it’s about the atmosphere created by crazed fans. So BootsnAll writer Jessica Spiegel took a spin around the world to find some of the best rivalries in soccer.

Jessica Spiegel

Teaching English in Thailand: A Survival Guide

Thinking about teaching English in Thailand? Read this expert advice from Chabli Bravo and you’ll be well on your way.

Chabli Bravo

Ten Places to Get Drunk and Call it a Cultural Encounter

Museums are fine for some people, but some of us prefer to learn by sampling the native spirits. Lucy Corne gives us ten possibilities where we can get hammered and cultured at the same time.

Lucy Corne

10 Modern Movies That Are Almost as Good as Traveling to Their Settings

For those who are currently "between travels," a suggested list of ten films to help scratch that travel itch.

Ahimsa Kerp

10 Wild Water Theme Parks Around the World

Water parks haven’t been around for too long, but they’ve already spread all over the world. Deanna Hyland takes us on a tour of 10 of the best from all over.

Deanna Hyland

New Orleans Cemeteries: A Photo Tour

New Orleans is home to some of the most gorgeous cemeteries in the world. Join BootsnAll writer Jessica Spiegel on this tour of some of the most picturesque.

Jessica Spiegel

Fake Venices Around the World

Do any of the "Venice of the Easts" look at all like the real Venice? How about the fake Venices in the rest of the world? Take a tour of 16 of these things and decide for yourself.

Roger Wade

Thaipusam at the Batu Caves – Malaysia

January is an exciting time to visit Malaysia. Not only is it Chinese New Year, but you will be able to witness the astonishing Hindu Festival of Thaipusam. People pierce themselves with hooks and spikes to worship Lord Muruga.

Debra Corbeil

Sri Lanka in Photos – A Land of Surprise

Dominic DeGrazier is a writer and photographer who recently visited Sri Lanka for the first time, finally connecting to a culture he’d known peripherally for most of his life.

Dominic Degrazier

Hopes of Unification at the DMZ – North Korea, Asia

The DMZ not only tragically split a country, Jon W. Wick, learns the Korean families torn apart by it are the real tragedy.

Jon W. Wick

Eight of the World’s Best Food Markets

Checking out big food markets while traveling can be interesting, cheap, and delicious. Katie Hammel takes us on a tour of 8 of the finest on the planet.

Katie Hammel

Walled Cities Around the World

Take a tour of 11 of the best-preserved walled cities on earth.

Julie Blakley

Guangzhou – Bullet The Yellow Sky

Although stories of pollution in China are well publicized, Bill Pfeffer was unprepared for what he found in Guangzhou.

Bill Pfeffer

Nine of the World’s Most Fabulous Spring Gardens

As spring arrives, some of the most beautiful scenes on the planet emerge in raging colors. Cherrye Moore lists 9 of the finest spring gardens in the world.

Cherrye Moore

Three Paris Food Experiences the Guidebooks Skip

Paris has nearly unlimited attractions for food lovers. Dana McMahan shares three experiences that aren’t in every guidebook, and are very worthwhile.

Dana McMahan

Traditional Bali – A photo tour

Travelling to Bali can be quite hectic. Night Clubs, touts, vendors and young surfers will keep you busy. But visit the quiet town of Ubud and you will discover a tradtional side of Bali.

Debra Corbeil

Best Places to See Soccer Games in the World

Traveling sports fans, you’ll want to make note of the places in the world BootsnAll writer Jessica Spiegel suggests are the best for catching a soccer game.

Jessica Spiegel

Close Quarters In Osaka – One night in a capsule hotel

Rex Crum spends as much time exploring a Japanese capsule hotel as he does sleeping in its close quarters

Rex Crum

Amberg: The Bavarian Town Most Tourists Miss

Bavaria’s familiar towns play host to swarms of tourists every year.  Maureen Bruschi gives you eight reasons to leave the crowds behind and explore walled in Amberg, one of Bavaria’s "not so famous" old towns.

Maureen C. Bruschi