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To Use Twitter for Travel or Not to Use It: Is That Really the Question?
BootsnAll staff writer Jessica Spiegel disagrees with Rolf Potts on the usefulness of Twitter for traveling, but that’s really the least of her concerns.
Supermarket Souvenirs for Travelers
Forget the silly t-shirts and plastic statues on your next trip. Eileen Smith shows you how to pick up useful, funny, and often delicious souvenirs from the supermarket instead.
Eight Traditional Foods You Have to Try on the Road (But Probably Won’t Try Again)
Traveling to exotic places often means being confronted with local dishes so exotic they can sound disturbing. Lucy Corne runs down 8 interesting ones to try once, and probably only once.
Ten reasons to make that detour to Brunei
Brunei gets a bad rap sometimes for being boring. Or worse still, it is often overlooked completely or not even known about by travellers to South East Asia. But there are some rather compelling reasons to visit this little-known sultanate.
The mountains of the sunset: The Serra de Tramuntana:
Mallorca has some beautiful walking country, and there are great and inexpensive options to explore the Serra de Tramuntana.
Finding Jobs in Hostels
Many backpackers like to earn some extra cash or at least get free beds by helping out at hostels, but getting this work isn’t always easy. BootsnAll’s Kathy Schmidt has worked at hostels and she shares her advice.
Basque Case: Separation Anxiety in the Pyrenees
Taking part in a local celebration can be a great adventure, and in Basque it can even be dangerous, John M. Edwards nearly found out.
Markets of Europe: In Photos
Visiting the various markets throughout Europe is a joy for almost anyone. Writer and photographer Dana McMahan takes us on a tour of some of the best, in pictures.
Six of the Least Visited Ruins in the World
The ancient world is filled with fascinating ruins, but some are nearly ignored for a variety of reasons. Cherrye Moore points out six interesting ones that are worth knowing about.
11 Interesting Orthodox Churches and Cathedrals
Orthodox churches are some of the most elaborate anywhere. BootsnAll staff writer Cristina Puscas explains their significance and takes us on a tour of 11 of the most interesting around the world.
Germany’s “Other” Beer Festivals in 2009
Everyone has heard of Oktoberfest in Munich, but not everyone realizes the German calendar is packed with other smaller festivals. German resident Jennifer Price takes us on a tour of some others.
Bus Travel in Central America
BootsnAll staff writer Julie Blakley brings you a complete guide to bus travel in Central America