April 11, 2003
No guidebooks, just the BootsnAll Community
Reading email, hitting the boards, blogging, reading the articles on BootsnAll — we've heard the stories. We've seen and heard how BootsnAll Community members have met up, shared info, interacted, become friends, you name it. Now it’s time for us—the BootBoyz—to get out there on the road and live it ourselves.
Sean and I talked about this some over wine at Perugino the other night (and hey, if you think what I'm about to say is booze-fueled loopiness, just remember that this entire trip is the result of a few pitchers).
So, to that end, because of all the work and devotion and connection between the people we interact with, you know what I want to use to help me plan this trip?
The BootsnAll Community.
We’ve been working with so many amazing people all these years, but this is one of the first, hardest-core chances we’ve had to really get out there and see all the great things that BootsnAll members can show us, and how we can better give back to one another.
So gang—I’m heading to your town. I want to hear what you have to say; I hope get emails and comments of tips and advice and your own experiences in Europe. And I can’t wait to meet you, and see what you have to say, and how the lads and I can better help you with all your travel dreams—and hell, just to meet up and clink a few. Finally.
Here’s to you, and thanks so much for being there for us, all these years passed, and hopefully for decades to come.
The wild ride gets wilder...
Posted by Ant at 11:49 AM
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Ant, you know I love you guys and I think the BnA community + blogs and other online stuff to just do your research is plenty of info for you to do your book on. BUT I highly rec that you check out Frommer's Irreverent Guides. They are my favorites. If you only look at the way they do their subjects within the guides, the headers, the way they separate the info for you I think you'd get some really cool ideas. I know you can write punchy and with cool lingo, but theirs is the best I've seen yet and I'll beg you to check them out. The one I used way back was The Irreverent Guide to Santa Fe. If I have it around, please let me show it to you. It rocks.
Ahhh... that's a good point. Guidebooks do have their use, that's for sure - and other people like to use them. At the least - maybe for some info, to examine other writing styles, and to have titles to list for other travelers who want guidebooks - maybe I'll read over some, review them, and what-not. But the bulk of the trip-planning I want to do online and through BootsnAll. Good points though...
I know that they are not as "cool" as the LP guides, but I think that the Let's Go! guide to Europe is very good. I recommend it.
Perhaps just foregoing LP, say, for Rough Guides or Let's Go is what I might do? Seems like those have been the most "accepted" and "preferred" as of late, with the indy-backpacker set?
Ant.
I think this is great idea! This way you can findout what's really missing (if there is any) in the BnA site, or you can gather ideas for improvement on the way. Personally, I'll take guidebook with me when I go, but for your journey only using Bootsnall for your guide is way cool idea!..
Cheers!!! for your trip and have a good one!!!
This is v. true, and something the lads and I have talked about. Figuring out places where we can really use some more content, and maybe even meeting some more people who'd be willing to share what they know about a country or city or something.
vbrookie - you've got some stuff in the comments here, and a fair few things on the boards now... maybe there'll be some articles in your future one day? ;-)
Comment by Jen on April 11, 2003 10:40 PM
Ant, you know I love you guys and I think the BnA community + blogs and other online stuff to just do your research is plenty of info for you to do your book on. BUT I highly rec that you check out Frommer's Irreverent Guides. They are my favorites. If you only look at the way they do their subjects within the guides, the headers, the way they separate the info for you I think you'd get some really cool ideas. I know you can write punchy and with cool lingo, but theirs is the best I've seen yet and I'll beg you to check them out. The one I used way back was The Irreverent Guide to Santa Fe. If I have it around, please let me show it to you. It rocks.
Comment by Anthony on April 15, 2003 06:23 PM
Ahhh... that's a good point. Guidebooks do have their use, that's for sure - and other people like to use them. At the least - maybe for some info, to examine other writing styles, and to have titles to list for other travelers who want guidebooks - maybe I'll read over some, review them, and what-not. But the bulk of the trip-planning I want to do online and through BootsnAll. Good points though...
Comment by Joe E. on April 16, 2003 02:08 AM
I know that they are not as "cool" as the LP guides, but I think that the Let's Go! guide to Europe is very good. I recommend it.
Comment by Anthony on May 7, 2003 07:50 PM
Perhaps just foregoing LP, say, for Rough Guides or Let's Go is what I might do? Seems like those have been the most "accepted" and "preferred" as of late, with the indy-backpacker set?
Comment by vbrookie on May 30, 2003 07:35 AM
Ant.
I think this is great idea! This way you can findout what's really missing (if there is any) in the BnA site, or you can gather ideas for improvement on the way. Personally, I'll take guidebook with me when I go, but for your journey only using Bootsnall for your guide is way cool idea!..
Cheers!!! for your trip and have a good one!!!
Comment by Ant on June 3, 2003 01:15 AM
This is v. true, and something the lads and I have talked about. Figuring out places where we can really use some more content, and maybe even meeting some more people who'd be willing to share what they know about a country or city or something.
vbrookie - you've got some stuff in the comments here, and a fair few things on the boards now... maybe there'll be some articles in your future one day? ;-)