BNT’s Best Of The Week 11/03/2007

Print This Post 3 Nov 2007 in Best Of The Week by Tim Patterson

It’s time to wrap up the week now with our favorite links from around the web.

With winter fast approaching in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s time to start thinking about Caribbean getaways. This collection of lesser-known and budget-friendly Caribbean islands from the CBC will jump-start your wanderlust.

Vagabondish (one of our favorite online magazines) ran a great article yesterday about overcoming your pre-trip anxieties.

Your Momma told you not to talk to strangers - but that’s no fun. This article will tell you how to converse with random people on the street - and the folks who wrote it know what they’re talking about.

The fine folks at Matador have launched a new travel zine called the traveler’s notebook. Check out 10 Conscious Choices To Make On Your Next Trip.

The Brave New Traveler team loves beautiful travel photography. If you have a quiet moment this weekend, open your heart and drift into Ryan Libre’s awe-inspiring gallery of mountain photos.

Have a great weekend everybody!

Tim Patterson

BNT contributing editor Tim Patterson travels with a sleeping bag and pup tent strapped to the back of his folding bicycle. His articles and travel guides have appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle, Get Lost Magazine, Tales Of Asia and Traverse Magazine. Check out his personal site Rucksack Wanderer.

2 Comments »

Comment by Marilyn Terrell — November 3, 2007

Oh good, I’m glad the CBC didn’t mention Anegada in the British Virgin Islands. Wouldn’t want too many people to know about it.

Comment by Ian MacKenzie — November 3, 2007

uh oh marilyn…now the word is out! stampede is coming…

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Lola and I have had conversations on the rugby angle and how connecting to it can make travel so much fun. Personal memories of late involving the Spr ...

Comment on 6 Strategies To Connect With Locals Through Sports by Amanda

Definitely agree on #3. I was in Seoul during World Cup 2002 (real football!) and with S Korea getting to the semis it was excitement plus ... I bough ...

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Great read. Your post is a great reminder about putting our guards down and trusting more. Thanks! ...

Comment on 6 Strategies To Connect With Locals Through Sports by Eva

So true, Lola! Biased? Sure. But there's something really special about the rugby community worldwide, partly because it's kind of a niche sport an ...