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Seven Ways to Beat the Travel Slump
As exciting as travel can be, you might find yourself hitting a wall mid-trip. How do you pull yourself out of it so you can go back to having fun? Maria Anderson has 7 suggestions to help you beat the travel slump.
Surviving Europe’s Toughest Trek in Corsica
Each year, thousands of trekkers set off to hike Corsican GR20, known as Europe’s toughest trek. Joanna Drange gives a glimpse of the highlights and the dangers of this iconic trail.
How to Negotiate With A Tour Guide To Get The Experience You Really Want
You don’t have to accept the pre-packaged tour just as it is, says Mary Richardson – often all it takes is a little bit of negotiating to turn a ho-hum tour into one that’s tailor-made for you.
Andalusian Memories – Reflections on Travels in Spain
Frank Guertler reflects on traveling in Spain during the pre-Euro zone days, ruminating on the magic and hold that traveling has on us and why once you begin traveling you can’t stop.
An Oriental Sojourn – A Fortnight in China
Independent travel in China was a whole new experience for Leah, she came back with great memories and great expertise in sign language
How I Travel: Stephanie Izard
“How I Travel” this week puts the spotlight on an up-and-coming celebrity chef, Stephanie Izard, who won Bravo’s Top Chef and is opening her own restaurant in Chicago.
See America by Train
Homer Simpson’s favourite means of transport is explored by travel writer John Pitt, including some of the best train journeys.
California Condor Encounters at Pinnacles & Big Sur
California condors are amazingly easy to find and view at close range. Linda Kincaid gives advice on accessible condor watching in California.
5 Unexpected (& Perfect) Destinations for a Proposal
Looking for the perfect spot to get down on one knee & propose to that special someone – but don’t want to pick from the usual places? Vanita Pathman has some ideas for offbeat (but still wonderful) destinations you might want to consider.
One Day in Rome
If you are just passing through Rome or have a layover at the airport, take these suggestions of what to do, what to see, and what to eat in a whirlwind tour of this eternal city.
How to Impress Guys from Around the World: Tips About Men from Six Different Countries
Sometimes all it takes to impress that foreign fellow you’re fawning over is a little local knowledge. Lucy Corne gets you on the right path with tips about how to impress guys from six different countries.
Jeans and Sneakers at 12,000 feet
Hanging from a single pipe at 12,000 feet above the Alps is just the beginning… Join Wynne Crombie for a trip to the highest train station in Europe.
How I Travel: Steve Bramucci
Want to learn more about the man behind BootsnAll’s new “How I Travel” series? Then let us introduce you to Steve Bramucci.
How to Travel With Your Partner (& Still Come Home as a Couple)
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Lucy Corne dishes out some secrets to making sure you return home loving your significant other as much as you do on the day you depart on your trip together.
Why borrowed slippers, eunuchs and video cameras make for an interesting train ride in India
Vanessa Martin Randin & her husband decided to take the train from Goa to Udipi on a recent trip to India, & returned with some great stories – for less than the cost of a cup of coffee in some countries.
Famous Bridges Around the World that You Can Climb or Walk Across
Iconic bridges around the world invite visitors to walk or climb across them, revealing architectural details and vistas that transform travel experiences and deepen appreciation for engineering.
Mystic View: Dominica’s Boiling Lake
Most flee to the Caribbean in search of sandy beaches and sunny skies, however Mark Johanson heads straight into the cloud covered volcanic peaks and through the Valley of Desolation for a steam bath on the shore of Dominica’s Boiling Lake.
Defining Paradise: Why is it All About the Beaches?
Do you immediately think of a tropical beach when you hear the word “paradise?” JoAnna Haugen explores the power of this word, and wonders why it’s so focused on the beaches.
Climbing Mt. Meru: Tanzania, East Africa
As a teenager, I had the opportunity to climb this volcano. Little did I know what was in store for me.
Driving Rock & Roll Tour Trucks in Europe: What a Way to Travel
Travel junkies are always looking for occupations that will have them hopscotching across the globe & getting paid for it. Barnaby Davies reminds us of a travel-rich profession many of us forget: rock & roll trucking.
A Man Named Nol: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
There are plenty of lessons to be learned from Cambodia’s past, Sally Eeles explains how five young Aussies got the lesson of a lifetime.
Expats vs. Backpackers: Why All the Hate?
Expats & backpackers both love to travel & experience other cultures, so why do so many of the people in these two groups not get along? Kaila Krayewski tried to find out.
Sauntering Through the Misty Land of Doll Houses: Bamberg, Germany
Visiting a place can be almost like a dream in motion as Roy A. Barnes found out while setting foot in a not so publicized Bavarian city.
Hawaii’s Big Island and a Different Kind of Travel
Think about two wheeling it next time you come to the Big Island.