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Chasing Elephants and Decoding Dung: On Safari in Kruger National Park
Visitors to South Africa’s Kruger National Park are not allowed to leave their vehicle… except on bush walks led by armed guides and animal trackers. Brian Spencer on what it’s like exploring Kruger by foot.
Transylvania Dracula Tour
Now for a Transylvania Dracula Tour – of course there are many tour operators in Romania that offer six – ten day travel tours of Romania that includes a visit or a stay at Count Dracula’s Bran castle. Tour operators tout the site as the home of Count Dracula as written in Briam Stoker’s novel – just to add a bit of fright to the participants of the tour. .
How to Hire a Private Guide
Spend a day with a private guide and get the benefits of guided travel without giving up your independence. Anne Supsic explains how to find the right guide for you.
A Fleeting Moment of Paradise in Goa
Mike ‘hazeltree’ Thompson finds an enchanting paradise in Goa but only for a fleeting moment…
Why You Should Consider Staying at a Bed and Breakfast
Looking for travel accommodations with great value and some personality? Learn why bed and breakfasts make a fantastic alternative to traditional hotels and hostels.
How to Enjoy Oktoberfest on a Beer Budget
Well-versed in the arts of drinking beer and not having much money, Tim Gregg has compiled an essential guide to Oktoberfest for the financially-challenged beer lover.
Hello Tree! Novel Ways to Look at Trees on your Travels
It’s easy to walk past the trees you encounter in your travels without so much as noticing them….YD Bar-Ness spells out some creative ways to notice and appreciate these natural ambassadors.
How To Prevent Hawkers and Touts From Spoiling Your Travels
Hawkers, touts and tuk-tuk drivers. In some parts of the world, legions of them await, ready to haggle travelers into submission. Tom Shuttleworth loads up on patience and heads out to pave the way for smoother travels.
Driving and Parking in Cinque Terre, Italy
You might think driving in Italy while on vacation is a great idea. But navigating cities and parking can be an adventure.
Hashing, Extreme Croquet, and More: The Best Boozy Sports Around the World
Getting drunk and getting fit – the two aren’t mutually exclusive anymore. Candice Walsh rounds up a list of sports where imbibing is part of the fun.
Seven Things to Do in Portland, Maine
Portland is the largest city in Maine. It is also the state’s cultural, social and economical capital. The city’s seal depicts a phoenix which goes hand in hand with the city’s motto: Resurgam (I will rise again). Portland is a small seaside city, with shops, museums, galleries and many things to do. And by the way: did you know that Portland, Oregon was named after Portland, Maine?
Churchill, Canada, Polar Bear Capital
Churchill, Manitoba is a four season ecotourism destination of abundant sub-arctic attractions.
How I Travel: Amanda Pressner
Amanda Pressner is best known by the quasi-pseudonym she shares with two of her closest friends: The Lost Girls.
British Virgin Islands – A Paradise Waiting to be Discovered
The British Virgin Islands have so much to offer from scenic views, white sands to water sports which are why they are known as “nature’s little secrets”.
7 Oktoberfest Celebrations Around the World
Can’t make it to Munich for Oktoberfest? Katja Grathwohl tells you where else in the world you can find these celebrations of German music, food, culture, and beer.
Travel Fetishes, Obsessions and the Things We Can’t Do Without
Pamela McNaughtan explores the idea of travel fetishes – those objects, acts and ideas that keep us obsessed on the road and at home.
Seven Popular Foods Named After Places
Have you ever wondered where some foods get their name? Robin Locker tells us how favorites like Yorkshire Pudding, Buffalo Wings and five other well-known foods came to be named after places.
Running, Hiking, and Kayaking Uniquely in Spokane, Washington
Roy A. Barnes found that common activities in “The Lilac City” have their own unique flavor and charm.
How I Travel: Susan Orlean
Susan Orlean is more than a travel writer—she’s a storyteller, who happens to tell lots of stories about foreign and exotic places. To date she’s published seven books, including “The Orchid Thief.
On Solid Ground: Conquering a Fear of Flying
A fearful flyer takes a flying lesson to conquer her fears, and realizes getting over the phobia won’t be that easy.
World Travel Through Literature: 8 Authors Who Take You Places
If you are short of time and money but still ache to travel the world, take a trip to your nearest bookshop instead and travel with these 8 authors and their inspiring novels about places and journeys.
It’s Time to Meet, Plan, Go
Meet, Plan, Go is a nationwide event with the goal of making the “gap year” concept a common one in North America. BootsnAll is proud to be a media sponsor of the event, to be held in 13 cities on September 14, 2010.
The Careful Art of Connecting
Creating genuine connections with people from other cultures is rewarding, but it does not always come easy. Pamela Weis explores the nuances of her long-time friendship with a Ghanaian man and questions the meaning of their connection.
Teaching English and Living as an Expat in Pakistan
Pakistan consistently receives bad press from the global news media, but Heather Carreiro offers an expat teacher’s view of what life is like on the ground.