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Old Beijing & New Beijing: A Guide to Both Sides of China’s Capital

Beijing is full of ancient attractions, not to mention traditional art and cuisine. But as Shelley Seale shows us, there’s a modern side to this eclectic city, too.

Shelley Seale

Moving On: How To Tell You’ve Been In One Place Too Long

Like a disproportionate percentage of males worldwide, Fraser Balaam has an inherent fear of commitment. If you too don’t fancy ‘settling’ on the road, take care to notice the signs that you’ve been in one place too long.

Fraser Balaam

Six Places To Go in Brazil Besides Rio

Rio might be Brazil’s most popular tourist destination, but Andy Hayes thinks there are at least six other places in Brazil you should have on your must-see list instead.

Andy Hayes

Musee de Montmartre’s Future Up in the Air

Nearly a century after Montmartre welcomed outcasts as artist Toulouse-Lautrec, the Musee de Montmartre continues to delight with period artwork and tales of its famous denizens. Laura Kaufman learns what happened when Paris decided to close it, and “Moulin Rouge” director Baz Luhrmann weighs in on the controversy.

Laura Kaufman

Driving in Japan – a fool’s endeavor?

Driving overseas can be a daunting task at the best of times. Throw in one of the worlds largest urban landscapes and you’ve got one nervous driver. Tom Shuttleworth bares white knuckles to help guide us out of Tokyo.

Tom Shuttleworth

The Most Dangerous Road In The World

Going down the most dangerous road in the world by bike…Insanity? A search for the ultimate kick? Or trying the coolest thing ever? Christian Celind says it’s all of the above.

Christian Celind

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.

Maria Anderson

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.

Joanna Drange

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.

Mary Richardson

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.

Frank Guertler

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

Leah Verghese

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.

Steve Bramucci

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.

John Pitt

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.

Linda Kincaid

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.

Vanita Pathman

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.

Maria Freeman

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.

Lucy Corne

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.

Wynne Crombie

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.

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.

Lucy Corne

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.

Vanessa Martin Randin

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.

Cristina Puscas

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.

Mark Johanson

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.

JoAnna Haugen