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G'day Fulton, About seven months ago, we launched the BootsnAll Writer Platform, and introduced five new writers in May. After launching a search for more writers again in August, we're excited to continue our commitment to connecting travelers to passionate local experts and cultivating a community of like-minded people from around the world, by kicking off another round of sites. So we'd like to once again introduce you to the latest BootsnAll travel writers!
 WhyGo Hawaii - Malia Yoshioka was born and raised on the beautiful island of Maui, and has always had a passion for travel. Look for Malia's travel feature, 10 Reasons to Visit [or Revisit] Hawaii, this Thursday. In the meantime, ask Malia a Hawaii question on Facebook.
 WhyGo London - Melanie Waldman has been in love with vibrant, exciting London since childhood. She's seen London grow into an art, design, financial, entertainment and culinary center - and as far as she's concerned, it's the greatest city in the world. Check out Melanie's first post 10 Reasons to Visit London Now.
 WhyGo Canada - Julie Ovenell-Carter is our new Canada expert. A wanderlusty Canuck with good boots, good sense, and a good way with words - Julie is your go-to gal for Canadian travel tips. Read Julie's 10 Reasons to Visit Canada Now.
 WhyGo Thailand - Catherine Bodry hails from the Pacific Northwest, but spent considerable time in SE Asia, and has written the book on Thailand (literally). A fan of Thailand? Like WhyGo Thailand on Facebook.
Thanks for welcoming our new writers! Happy Travels!
The BootsnAll Crew Most Popular Travel Stories 1. How To Prevent Hawkers and Touts From Spoiling Your Travels Hawkers, touts and tuk-tuk drivers. In some parts of the world, legions of them await, ready to haggle travelers into submission. Tom Shuttleworth loads up on patience and heads out to pave the way for smoother travels.
2. Hashing, Extreme Croquet, and More: The Best Boozy Sports Around the World Getting drunk and getting fit – the two aren't mutually exclusive anymore. Candice Walsh rounds up a list of sports where imbibing is part of the fun.
3. How to Enjoy Oktoberfest on a Beer Budget Well-versed in the arts of drinking beer and not having much money, Tim Gregg has compiled an essential guide to Oktoberfest for the financially-challenged beer lover.
4. 10 Awesome Treks that (Almost) Anyone Can Do Trekking may be thought of as an activity only meant for mountain folks, but Adam Seper is here to give you the lowdown on 10 treks around the world that (almost) anyone can do.
5. How to Hire a Private Guide Spend a day with a private guide and get the benefits of guided travel without giving up your independence. Anne Supsic explains how to find the right guide for you.
6. How I Travel: Kelly Liken Kelly Liken knows her way around the kitchen—and she proved it on season 7 of Bravo's hit show Top Chef. In between cooking at her Vail, Colorado restaurant, traveling to film the Top Chef reunion and planning a trip with her husband, Kelly told us about her favorite meal ever, the glories of Mexican street food and the (secret) island that she fell in love with.
7. Best BootsnAll Travel Photos: September 2010 It's always a good time to start planning your next adventure. Let these photos, the best of what was featured on BootsnAll's daily travel photo site in September 2010, inspire your travels.
8. Eat Your Way Around Madrid Must-see attractions in Madrid? Lindsey Ford is more interested in the must-eats in her foodie's tour of the Spanish capital.
9. How to Get to the Front of the Line at a Las Vegas Nightclub WhyGo Las Vegas writer, JoAnna Haugen, shares tips on how to make the most of your time in Sin City. Most overlooked tip: You can often get on the guest list by just making a reservation!
10. How I Travel: Amanda Pressner Amanda Pressner is best known by the quasi-pseudonym she shares with two of her closest friends: The Lost Girls. Pressner, along with co-authors Holly Corbett and Jennifer Baggett blogged their journey at LostGirlsWorld.com which has become an online hub for savvy female travelers thirsting for adventure.
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