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G'day Fulton,

Remember back in March when we excitedly announced a new writing program? Well we're even more stoked now to introduce you to the first five writers!

travel writerTravel Gear - Amiee Maxwell spends as much time as possible living out of her Subaru in the Utah and Nevada desert, so we're fairly confident in her ability to review stellar gear. Check out Aimee's first tech roundup Best iPad Accessories For Travel.

travel writerWhyGo Spain - Nellie Huang first arrived in Spain three years ago and has been captivated ever since. Currently in Granada, Nellie is still hopelessly in love with all things Spanish. Look for Nellie's 10 Reasons to Travel to Spain Now on BootsnAll Travel Articles this Thursday.

travel writerWhyGo Australia - Brooke Schoenman has lived in Sydney for the past year, and always had the idea in the back of her mind that she would one day call Australia home. Have Australia fever too? Like WhyGo Australia on Facebook.

travel writerWhyGo France - Christine Cantera has lived in Europe since 2002 and currently calls the south of France home. Our new resident France expert is eager to share why you should see more than just Paris on your visit to France. Ask Christine a France question on WhyGo France.

travel writerWhyGo Las Vegas - JoAnna Haugen has lived in Sin City for three years and remains fascinated by the mix of people in Vegas, not to mention the variety of things to do. Not convinced on Vegas travel? Check out JoAnna's 10 Reasons to Travel to Las Vegas Now.

Plus to kick off this week and our new writers, we're doing a giveaway for a 2-night stay at the Paris Las Vegas! "Like" us on Facebook to enter. Learn more
Win a 2-night stay at the Paris Las Vegas Happy travels!

The BootsnAll Crew

Most Popular Travel Stories

1. Five Best U.S. Cities for National Park Lovers Do you love the great outdoors, but travel with family or friends who prefer visiting cities on vacation? Jen Mathews offers her five picks for U.S. cities near multiple national parks to help you strike the right balance on your next trip.

2. How to Make Sure Your "Budget" Airline Ticket Really is a Deal Fly from London to Berlin for $10? Yes, it is possible. But what about all those little extras that hike up the cost? Barnaby Davies takes a look at how to fly for the advertised price.

3. How I Travel: Sam Mehan In this week's "How I Travel" we talk to Sam Mehan, a native Australian who travels the world to connect with and learn from indigenous cultures.

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5. How to Make the Most of Your Summer Travel Budget The words "summer" and "travel deals" don't often seem to go together, but by planning in advance and thinking outside of the usual summer destinations, you can stretch your budget further and plan your perfect summer trip.


6. Seven Great Places in the U.S. to Make a Summer Splash Travel writer Sherry Jackson shows you seven places that are not your run-of-the-mill water park to splash around in this summer.

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9. Tips for Staying Safe in South Africa Headed to World Cup? South Africa suffers from high crime rates, but that shouldn't leave you reconsidering your visit. Katie Hammel shares tips for staying safe.

10. How I Travel: Susie Floros In this week's "How I Travel" we talk to Susie Floros, who manages the Burton Snowboards women's team, and travels around the world seeking snow and surf.


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Unanswered Questions:
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