Travelers’ Toolkit

When it comes to getting ready for a trip, more and more people turn to the Internet. However, with all the web sites out there, we at BootsnAll decided to put together a collection of resources that we call the Traveller’s Toolkit. The Toolkit is where travellers can find, all in one place, the resources and information they need to plan an upcoming trip.

Why should that matter to you? Because in addition to collections of links for various travel resources, we also include individual pieces and entire sections that come from some of the best travel resources anywhere: you.

The Toolkit is for stories that aren’t as geographically focused as regular travel stories, and that also are more informative, or anecdotal, or just bloody funny. Our writers have contributed stories on everything from understanding the Euro to laughing at stereotypical travellers to explaining the new trend in round-the-world trips. Plus, unlike guides or travelogues, writers do not need to contribute on a regular basis.

What else do we look for in Toolkit articles? Just a few things:

• Title. Every story needs a title, so please provide one. Untitled stories are like unnamed children.
• Photos are welcome and encouraged. (Click here for tips on submitting photos.)
• Length. We prefer stories that are under 3,000 words in length. If you have a longer story, or a more extensive work such as a journal from a long trip, it may be more suited to be a travel blog. BootsnAll handles these longer works on a case-by-case basis, so please email us so that our editors can see what might be worked out. We do not, however, publish book-length works.
• Information. Articles published in the Traveller’s Toolkit need to give information. How doesn’t matter. Some people outline the wisdom they’ve gained over years or decades of traveling; others do research and send in what they come up with; some just want to give the reader a laugh – but no matter how the writers go about it, the Toolkit’s articles help the reader learn just a little something else about that particular aspect of travel.

Other ideas for Toolkit content include:

• making money overseas
• programs or organisations that help people live/work overseas
• visa stuff
• commentary on the travel scene

Is that all? Of course not – but you’re the writer. Again, email us with your ideas, questions and submissions.