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Why the travels are never the same as the stories
Travels are never exactly like you expected them to be, they are never like the stories, even not like your own story. Nicolas De Corte explains you why.
Christmas Windows at Paris’ Bon Marche Star Digital Surfing Turkey
While in Paris this December, Laura Kaufman fell in love with a digital turkey starring in the Bon Marche’s Christmas display windows. The turkey surfs inside a dishwasher, gets zapped by UFOS and dances in the rain of crying eyes.
Gearing Up for 2010: Recap of 2008 & 2009 Top Destinations for Independent Travel
BootsnAll’s list of 2010’s top destinations for independent travelers comes out tomorrow, so we thought we’d take a look back at the lists from the last two years to get ready. Join us!
5 Top resources for the first time solo traveler
First time solo travelers have lots of questions and doubts. Nicolas De Corte provides five resources which can help solving them.
How Travel Nurtures Peace on Earth, Goodwill Toward Men
Around the holidays, we hear a lot about “peace on earth” and “goodwill toward men.” Rachel Denning takes a look at how travel can enhance both of those things, year-round.
Intentional Travel: 6 Important Things To Consider When Planning a Trip
Jennifer Miller has an uncle with a snappy saying that has served her well through life – and in particular, when it comes to travel. Since you probably don’t have the same uncle, she’s here to share his advice with you.
A Turkish Bath Experience In Istanbul
Would you pay 75 lira to get washed like a dog and rubbed down with soap? Paul and Scarlett did…
6 Countries on the US State Dept. Alert and Warning Lists That You Should Visit Anyway
The US State Department is notoriously over-cautious when it releases travel alerts and travel warnings for countries. Katie Hammel reminds us that we shouldn’t take those as gospel and lists 6 places that you should still visit anyway.
Stockholm for Snails
Terje Raa follows in the footsteps of a famous Swedish lady – very late and very slowly, though without singing.
The Sliver of Light (That Reminded Me Why I Love Travel)
Trying to relax on an overseas flight isn’t always easy. The very thing that nearly ruined Steve Bramucci’s journey turned out to be something inspirational and invaluable.
Getting Into The Christmas Spirit German Style, Part Two – Nuremberg, Germany
Roy A. Barnes found out that in Nuremberg, Germany, one can get into the Christmas spirit anytime of the year.
A Guide to English Language Bookstores in Paris
Among Paris’ countless tourist attractions are some classic English-language bookstores. Betsy Mikel loves books and lived in Paris, so here she tells us about the best of them.
Riot In Basque Country – San Sebastian, Spain
Unexpected action during demonstration in San Sebastian.
Accidental Tour de France in Paris
Driving in Paris during Tour de France – bad idea!
Lebkuchen and Other Delicacies…not so Grimm in a Bavarian Tourist Haunt – Rothenburg, Germany
Visitors have drunk long and deep from the well of Rothenburg’s charms, but it hasn’t run dry yet, writes Robin Graham of the medieval town in southern Germany
‘Hounding the States – Adventures On Greyhound from New York to Los Angeles
The mighty US of A may pride itself on being bigger, better and faster, but Christian Mercer discovers that while the country and people may score on all points, travel via Greyhound bus fails on all counts…except its crazy passengers and overall lunacy!
The Evolution of a Traveller
Most of us who are hooked on travel tend to have a very predictable journey through distinct stages. Lucy Corne reminds us of that by spelling out just how we travelers tend to “evolve” in our careers.
Martha’s Vineyard: All-American Isle, Massachusetts, USA
A hideway for the US’s rich and famous, and summertime destination for thousands, Martha’s Vineyard offers charming old towns, beaches with waves both rough and gentle, and a few surprises, which Carleton Cole reveals.
7 of the Most Luxurious Ski Resorts in Europe
Have buckets of cash and want to do a bit of skiing without having to worry about the wannabe celebrities who are jamming up all the North American ski resorts? Andy Hayes gives you 7 of the finest options for luxury and skiing in Europe.
Finding Your Seoul In Shinjuku – Tokyo, Japan.
Slip through the crowds and salubrious signs of Shinjuku for an alternative look at this bold and brash area of Tokyo. The only problem is finding your way out of one the world’s busiest train stations. Tom Shuttleworth found out how.
BootsnAll’s Guide to Holiday Travel Advice and Gift Giving
BootsnAll has been doing its part to help make your life around the holidays a bit easier. Here’s a collection of our best travel tips as well as our custom gift guides to help you shop for that special travel fan in your life.
Thanking the Travel Sphere
BootsnAll has many people and things to be thankful for, and this seems like the perfect opportunity to let as many of them know it here as we can.
Hanging with the Camel Man – Bikaner, India
After four days in the mayhem of Delhi, I was looking for a proper Indian experience and found it in the form of a Camel trek in Bikaner.
Enchanted in the French Alps – Alpe d’Huez, France
How Do You Say “Bliss” in French? Carolyn Canville Takes You to Cloud 9 at 1000 meters.