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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.

Heather Carreiro

A Memorable Journey to the Beach – Ko Samet, Thailand

Even if the locals don’t really know their country very well, Rashaad Jorden thinks they can make travel unintentionally entertaining.

Rashaad Jorden

Doi Inthanon National Park – “The Roof of Thailand”

Doi Inthanon National Park is a true jewel of natural beauty, consisting of rugged mountainous terrain blanketed by lush tropical forests and dotted with mighty rivers and majestic waterfalls. Norman A. Rubin takes us on a tour.

The Irrigation – Bali, Indonesia

Imagine yourself on vacation in Bali. Now picture yourself inexplicably going deaf. Follow C. Noah Pelletier on a strange journey back to the five senses.

The Forbidden Kingdom: Sanctity and Superstition in Saudi Arabia

Daniel A. Meyer travels to Saudi Arabia with a sense of understanding, only to discover more skeletons in the closet.

Best BootsnAll Travel Photos: August 2010

Need some travel inspiration to plan your next adventure? Here are the best of your travel photos that we featured on BootsnAll in August 2010.

Jessica Spiegel

A Whirlwind Tour of Bucharest, Romania

Ciaran John had visited many of the famous sites of Romania on previous visits to the country but had always been discouraged from visiting the capital by his Romanian friends. On his last visit he finally managed to to get a brief peek at Bucharest.

Ciaran John

Memories of a Tour to the Sovereign City State of Monaco

Norman A. Rubin recounts the tale of his guided tour to Monaco.

Norman A. Rubin

Valencia: Simply Smarter

The history of Valencia does contain the usual list of conquering forces up through the centuries, says Terje Raa – but one power was different and kept coming back, that was the power of water.

Terje Raa

We’re Still Here and the Gumbo is Almost Ready – Reflections on New Orleans

Erin Hutton reflects on New Orleans, the Crescent City that never stops celebrating, and the beautiful nature of this unique American culture.

Exploring Peru’s Sacred Valley of the Incas by Car

Most people go the Sacred Valley either by train to Ollantaytambo or by bus on an organized tour, but if you take the trouble to do it on your own, you will find that it is worth the effort.

Eight Great Historic U.S. Homes That You Can Visit

Unimaginable luxury. Famous moments and fearful events. Whether you’re an American history buff, romantic sightseer or reluctant student, touring any of these “Eight Great U.S. Historic Homes” while in their cities is worth the time.