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Travels in the Interior of Africa

Sun, 11 May 2008 16:00:02 -0500

A relatively short ride in a Gambian bush taxi can be quite eventful, in an extremely slow kind of way. Bjørn Christian Tørrissen does recommend it, at least as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

A Giant of Good Karma - California, USA

Sat, 10 May 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Panic invaded Kaitlin Mills when she saw the tall man and heard what he wanted.

Searching for the Lake Norman Monster - North Carolina, USA

Fri, 9 May 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Roy A. Barnes seeks out the Lake Norman Monster. In the process he finds more insights into human nature.

It's A Small World - Ontario, Canada

Thu, 8 May 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Until Kaitlin Mills went overseas, she never understood how true the words to the song "It's a small world after all" really is.

The Magic of Tokyo - Japan, Asia

Wed, 7 May 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Rohit Krishnan's impression of Japan was totally different from what he actually experienced.

The Half Life of an Idea - Ohio, USA

Tue, 6 May 2008 17:00:02 -0500

Tony Porco shares why a certain less known site is worth seeing.

27 facts to help put this exchange-rate craziness into perspective for American travelers

Roger — Tue, 6 May 2008 15:04:40 -0500

BootsnAll takes a look at the weak dollar with a bunch of facts about exchange-rate history, and some then-and-now price comparisons.

Book Review: The Last Flight of the Scarlet Macaw by Bruce Barcott - Belize, Central America

suchi — Mon, 5 May 2008 00:00:02 -0500

Not much has been written about Belize. Mary Keener found this book not only welcomed, needed and informative, but also spellbinding.

Coral Coast of Northeast Brazil - South America

Sat, 3 May 2008 16:00:02 -0500

The Brazil Bum's love of deserted beaches brings him to Brazil's coral coast in non-peak season.

Another Level of Travel - Southern Africa

Fri, 2 May 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Jay Jacobson used 23 flights, 4 boats, 20 Land Rover Game Drives, 2 bicycle wheels and 2 feet to see South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbawbe and Senegal. Whew!

Beirut in the Baltics - Lithuania, Europe

Thu, 1 May 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Into the Wild East of Europe Minor, John M. Edwards got an inkling of who might really be the terrorists, and who the victims.

Moscow's Traffic - Russia, Europe

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

In Moscow, you need a whole new set of skills to cross a street. Get tips from Ann Simon on how to accomplish this and live to tell the tale - and write the story.

Experiencing and Writing about Disaster and Distress Worldwide: Part 2

suchi — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

In this second part, John M. Edwards looks at adventure travel and its writers.

20 world geography facts that might surprise you

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:53:15 -0500

BootsnAll takes a trivia break and comes up with 20 geography facts that might even surprise some world travel experts

Experiencing and Writing about Disaster and Distress Worldwide: Part 1

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

John M. Edwards considers recent trends in travel writing - edgy, sophisticated, self referential and darker.

The Rope and The Great Wall - China, Asia

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Kaitlin Mills finds a fascinating piece of Chinese culture, even though at the time of discovery, she couldn't appreciate its significance.

Chinese Teenagers - Shanghai, China, Asia

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Kaitlin Mills and her colleagues try to figure out how Chinese teenagers choose their English names.

Getting Down To Earth - Guatemala, Central America

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Reeling from the horrors of Guatemala City, Brent Nichols stumbles across a haven of tranquility and discovers that it was all worthwhile.

Magnificent Vista and Wildlife - Kenya, Africa

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Renowned for its wildlife and extraordinary landscape, John Moran experiences both views into this unique continent; one sight more close up than he would have chosen.

In Defense of Street Food - Mumbai, India, Asia

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

A true adventure story - Bryan Davis attempts to order breakfast in a Mumbai restaurant.

50 cool summer destinations in 50 states

Roger — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:16:07 -0500

Bootsnall takes a mad dash through all 50 US states to find a cool summer destination in every corner of the country

The Alternative Olympic Games - Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia, Asia

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

This is the year the Olympic Games bandwagon controversially arrives in Beijing. While thousands of spectators are heading to China’s sprawling capital, Mark Gilbey looks at another Asian capital playing host to a rather different sporting festival.

Coastal South Carolina and Florida - USA

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Robert J. Nebel spent spring break in the southeastern part of the U.S. - stress free, relaxing and gorgeous.

The Word - China, Asia

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Kaitlin Mills recounts a story that is quite unbelievable, perhaps too unbelievable.

The Rockerville Flume Trail - South Dakota, USA

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Experience a hike with Shawn William Werner on the Black Hills Flume Trail, where a massive wooden aqueduct 18 miles long that brought water to the remote town of Rockerville once stood.

Capitalists on the Loose in Havana - Cuba, Caribbean

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Todd Roll and his traveling companion brave the Cuba embargo to see real live communists in their natural environment.

Arizona's Draw: Climate and Imagery - USA

suchi — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Mary Keener had a mental picture of Arizona that differed sharply from what she saw.

Hiking the Bob Ingersoll Mine - South Dakota, USA

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Journey with Shawn William Werner to the Bob Ingersoll mine and mill near Keystone, South Dakota in the beautiful Black Hills.

Budapest or Bust - Hungary, Europe

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Christina Rebuffet-Broadus is on a whirlwind adventure trying to get from France to Hungary in time for the biggest festival in Europe.

Canoe Racing on the Nam Tha River - Laos, Asia

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:00:02 -0500

Mark Robbins tries his hand at canoe racing and suspects he will not be invited to join a team.