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Car-less Camping in the U.S. – Joys, Foibles, and Helpful Tips

Paul Belz knows from experience that campers who do not use cars can get to some remote and beautiful parts of the United States.

Paul Belz

7 Excellent Small Islands You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Ever dreamed of hanging out on a tiny island paradise for a while? Steve Bramucci has done it quite a few times, and here he finally gives up a few of his favorite “secret” places.

Steve Bramucci

Is Flashpacking Killing The Art Of Backpacking?

Flashpacking has been the new buzz word in travel for some time now, Paul Dow looks at why flashpacking isn’t quite as glamous as it sounds when it comes to traveling the world.

Paul Dow

6 Travel Truths You’ll Never Escape

When we plan a trip or adventure we inevitably have certain expectations about how things will change or be different, but some things always stay the same. Jennifer Miller points out six universal travel truths that can still look surprising.

Jennifer Sutherland-Miller

Tuscan Soul Food – Tuscany, Italy

The author invites you to join her in learning how to make Italian food from scratch in an authentic Tuscan kitchen.

Rebecca L. Ford

Running in Paris: A Guide to Scenic Trails and Special Advice for the City

Quite a few people love to combine some aerobic exercise with their vacation, but Paris is among the European cities where it’s not always easy. Elizabeth Mikel has lived there and here she shares all her expert tips and best routes.

Betsy Mikel

The Slow Torture of Plum Blossom – Hong Kong

An avowed music lover comes face to face with the reality of Cantonese Opera.

Rebecca L. Ford

Grace Bonney: An Interview With a Successful Design-Blog Entrepreneur and Traveler

BootsnAll’s interview series continues, this time with travel-related questions for web entrepreneur and design expert Grace Bonney.

BootsnAll

5 Great Itineraries in Asia for 5 Different Theme Trips

Thinking about traveling around Asia but not sure what to do? Robert Fitzsimmons has five suggestions for theme trips that might be a good place to start.

Robert Fitzsimmons

10 Miniature City Marvels Around the World

People who love to travel efficiently might be interested in some of the miniature cities around the world, where you can see whole towns at a glance. Deanna Hyland lists 10 of the best here.

Deanna Hyland

Paris on Less Than $100 Per Day: Enjoy the City Without Breaking the Bank

Paris is an amazing city but it can be a budget killer if you don’t pay attention. Julie Blakley is a cheapskate and an expert on the city, and she shares her best budget tips here.

Julie Blakley

Long Road to a Ghost Town – Fatehpur Sikri, India

No matter how much time you spend in India, it continues to be a challenge, as Phillip Donnelly continues to find out.

Phillip Donnelly

Mate: Drink up the Culture – Buenos Aires, Argentina

When you visit parts of South America you’ll surely notice that most people are all drinking a strange hot beverage. Rachel Ward found out all about it while going to school there, and tells us the deal here.

Rachel Ward

Looking For Richard The Lionheart in France

Todd Mauer has always been fascinated by the story of Richard the Lionheart, so he decided to go looking for the real story behind the king’s demise.

Todd Mauer

10 Ways To Learn a Foreign Language That Aren’t All Obvious

Learning a new language can be daunting and difficult, but it doesn’t have to be. Victoria Brewood has experimented with quite a few ways to make progress that can be more enjoyable than the standard methods, and she shares her ideas here.

Victoria Brewood

Public Transportation in Malaysia: Trials and Errors

Malaysia is a surprisingly modern country with plenty of public transportation options, but Nicolas De Corte found each of them to be like running a gauntlet of idiosyncrasies and complications.

Nicolas De Corte

5 Reasons to Visit British Columbia that Have Nothing to Do With the Olympics

Whether you’re planning a trip to British Columbia for the 2010 Winter Olympics or not, BootsnAll writer Jessica Spiegel has 5 non-Olympics reasons why a BC trip should be on your agenda for next summer.

Jessica Spiegel

Colorado Great Sand Dunes: America’s Newest National Park

The country’s newest national park is also one of the most unusual, according to Cris Magnino who has been there.

Cris Magnino

Chris Guillebeau: An Interview With a Successful Entreprenuer, Writer, and World Traveler

If you’ve dreamed of traveling the world and making a living in the process, Chris Guillebeau is someone you should know about.

BootsnAll

Home is Where You Find It – Paris, France

While taking a writing course in Paris, Rea Frey discovered that feeling at home isn’t limited to just the traditional places.

Rea Frey

The Real India: Experience the Subcontinent from the Driver’s Seat of an Autorickshaw

The “Amazing Race” suddenly doesn’t look all that amazing compared to this long distance race in India’s infamous tiny taxi-type vehicles, as Chelsea Kot explains.

Chelsea Kot

Central America on $25 a day: Enjoy an Exotic Destination on a Tight Budget

If you are looking for a new adventure but your budget is limited you might think about Central America. Julie Blakley pulled off a long trip on minimal funds and here she shares some expert advice.

Julie Blakley

Driving in Europe: Observations From a First Timer

Driving around Europe is quite different for North Americans, as Claudia M. Laroye found out on a recent trip.

Claudia M. Laroye

6 Ephemeral Art Forms You Won’t Want to Miss

Temporary art seems to be gaining in popularity in spite of the obvious drawbacks. Eileen Smith lists places and events where you can check out some of the finest examples anywhere.

Eileen Smith