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G'day Fulton, We're searching for five more travel writers for the BootsnAll Writer Platform! This time, we're looking for writers with an expertise and passion for: London, Ireland, New Zealand, Thailand, Brazil, Canada, Portugal, Vietnam, Mexico, Hawaii, business travel or adventure travel. Think this descibes you? Apply!
The application deadline is Monday, August 16, 2010 so apply and spread the word!
The BootsnAll Crew Most Popular Travel Stories 1. 7 Places to Run a Destination Marathon Race on Your Travels Abbie Mood recommends seven unique races around the world that are great for a first-timer or a seasoned marathoner.
2. Endless Summer: Chasing Beach Season Around the World Just like it's always 5 o'clock somewhere for happy hour, it's always beach season somewhere in the world. Spencer Spellman takes us on a tour of some of the best beaches by season, so you can soak up the sun no matter what the time of year.
3. How I Travel: Amee Donohoe Amee Donohoe travels and surfs, and when she misses home she holes up near a secluded beach in her native Australia. Although it's easy to be jealous of how she rolls, it's hard to resent her for it - the optimistic and well-thought-out wave rider is as nice as they come. This week, while taking a rest between surf sessions, she spoke to us about her favorite places, where she wants to go next and why she loves life on the road.
4. Where the Wild Things Glow: Where to View Bioluminescent Organisms Pulsing waves of light and tiny creepy crawlies and mushrooms that cast an eerie glow. Eileen Smith tells you where to see nature's best bioluminescent shows.
5. 5 Stops on Italy's Adriatic Coast to Add to Your Venice Trip There is more to the Adriatic region of Italy than just Venice. Join Jenn Miller for a tour down the coast of the Adriatic Sea and discover five stops on the Italian side that don't rate highly in the guidebooks but are not to be missed, nonetheless.
6. The Many Weird Fruits of Southeast Asia There are some pretty funny looking fruits in Southeast Asia. Kaila Krayewski takes a closer look at just what exactly they are, and why you should try them.
7. How I Travel: Andrew Shelley At age 27, Andrew Shelley quit his engineering job with a plan to travel the world. But Andrew's trip would be different from other 'round-the-world backpackers in one very significant way: he'd be undertaking the entire journey in a wheelchair.
8. Why We Camp: An Ode to the Joy and Sorrow of the Great Outdoors Janice Horton takes a deeper look at the nitty gritty of camping and why we do it, and comes to the conclusion that getting closer to nature is only one small part of the appeal.
9. 10 Gear Items You Need for Any Camping Trip Planning your first camping trip or are you wanting to make sure you have all the essentials before you head out with the family? Travel Gear Blog writer Amiee Maxwell, recommends 10 items you need to keep comfortable during your upcoming camping trip.
10. 5 Tips For Camping With Kids Jenn Miller has lived in tents for much of her life, on multiple continents, and with four kids. She shares her best tips for camping with kids. Say your "Hail Marys," pack a few "Hallelujahs" and dive in for an unforgettable camping adventure with your kids.
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from the BootsnAll Travel message boards – crowdsourcing indie travel questions since 1998. Can you help?
2 months in South America for a family?
syd47421 is taking a 6-8 week trip to South America with his family (daughters, age 2 and 6) and is looking for city suggestions for "settling" down in 1 to 2 places.
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