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Growing Up (But Staying True to Who We Are)
Date: March 9th, 2010 |
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In the early days of BootsnAll, Sean and Chris wrote up a “Code of Conduct” and although some of it might not hold up in the company today, most of it still applies.
One thing that hasn’t changed is that we recognize that there are many types of travelers, and “all types of independent travel will [...]
Announcing the BootsnAll Travel Writers Platform
Date: March 1st, 2010 | No Comments
One of the things that tends to happen when I talk to people about my job at BootsnAll is the, “Oh, you’re so lucky!” moment. I do consider myself extremely fortunate to be able to write about travel every day - to do something I love so much that work doesn’t feel like work. It’s [...]
[read more]Introducing BootsnAll’s Newest Staff Member: Katie Hammel
Date: February 16th, 2010 | 2 comments
It’s been a big couple of weeks for us at BootsnAll - we had the unexpected pleasure of being featured in Google’s Super Bowl ad (hooray for a free few seconds of ad space during the Super Bowl!), and we also welcomed a new staff member, who we officially annouced today in our latest BootsnAll [...]
[read more]Portland Company Featured in Google Super Bowl Ad
Date: February 8th, 2010 | No Comments
BootsnAll Travel Network’s Parislogue.com travel guide was featured on Google’s Parisian Love Story Super Bowl ad.
Portland, Oregon February 8, 2010 — Portland-based company, BootsnAll Travel Network was featured in Google’s Parisian Love Story Super Bowl ad on Sunday. According to Google’s blog, the ad has been airing on YouTube for several months, and it had [...]
BootsnAll’s WhyGo Paris Featured in Google’s Super Bowl Ad
Date: February 7th, 2010 | 6 comments
On the night before the Super Bowl, several BootsnAll employees went out for dinner and a few drinks at a local pub we love. Some of us made plans to watch the big football game together, but for the most part on Sunday we were scattered around the Portland area watching with family and friends.
Which [...]
The New “How I Travel” Series on BootsnAll
Date: February 3rd, 2010 | 1 comment
Generally speaking, at an internet company like BootsnAll most of the focus is on the future - writing the next post, starting the next site, booking the next trip. But this company has a fun history, and we quite like reminiscing about it from time to time. In fact, reminding ourselves what BootsnAll was about [...]
[read more]Boston Globe Travel Show for (Almost) Free!
Date: January 25th, 2010 | 4 comments
Awhile back I posted here about getting into the Boston Globe Travel Show for free. Turns out that was for the trade conference during the day on Friday Feb 19th, not the travel show for regular consumers like you and me that runs from the evening of Friday, February 19 to Sunday, February 21 at [...]
[read more]Boston Globe Trade Conference for Free!
Date: January 14th, 2010 | 1 comment
Growing up as a kid I always thought my birthday was a special day. Not just for me, but for everyone. I felt like it was a day you (but especially me) were allowed to do anything you wanted. Reality came crashing down in a 4th grade classroom when my teacher scolded me for acting [...]
[read more]Introducing a New Paid Writing Program at BootsnAll
Date: December 10th, 2009 | No Comments
Some of you may recall that earlier this year BootsnAll introduced a couple of paid writing programs to augment our long-time program of publishing traveler articles and stories. We’ve been really pleased with the articles we’ve published through these new paid programs - so pleased, in fact, that we’re expanding the program with a new [...]
[read more]Travel Content Editor and Writer: Staff Position
Date: December 4th, 2009 | 12 comments
The Content Editor manages the content department at BootsnAll, and is responsible for all content produced and maintained. This person will also be one of the staff writers, taking on specific content projects in addition to overseeing the department.
Specific Duties:
Managing staff writers & outside writers
Setting priority lists for staff writers
Editing & scheduling paid & traveler [...]
What is BootBlog?
BootBlog is the company blog of the BootsnAll Travel Network, a company that has been connecting travellers since 1998. Our goal is to inspire, educate and cultivate an organic community of independent travellers. But what does that mean? Well, we love to travel and we love to connect other travellers who have the desire to get out and see this great world of ours. BootBlog will showcase what is going on around the office, around the company and within our community of travellers.Top Categories
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One of the things that tends to happen when I talk to people about my job at BootsnAll is the, "Oh, you're so lucky!" moment. I do consider myself extremely fortunate to be able to write about travel every day - to do something I love so much that work doesn't feel …
[Read more] Member Spotlight
Those of you who read the BootBlog may remember my recent musings on how online friends become real-life friends. What some of you who read that article may not know is that I heard from several BootsnAll members after it was published who said, "Yeah, that's interesting and all, but we've been doing that for years now." And it's … [Read more]
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Awhile back I posted here about getting into the Boston Globe Travel Show for free. Turns out that was for the trade conference during the day on Friday Feb 19th, not the travel show for regular consumers like you and me that runs from the evening of Friday, February 19 to …
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