Windy Wellington, the world’s southernmost capital city, may lie nearly off the map, but this harborside hub is worth a long-haul trip. Its cosmopolitan day job as an arts magnet and film-industry darling is tempered by its laid-back side: a stunning waterfront where penguins roam and hills framing top-notch restaurants and museums like Te Papa. It’s the embodiment of Kiwi charm. Go to Wellington
Posted May 13, 2008 in Features
Most of us have fallen victim to a travel mooch: those out-of-town guests whose visits turn into waking nightmares. But when we asked travelers to tell their ultimate mooching horror stories, we got more than we’d bargained for. Be very afraid... Continue reading To Catch a Mooch: Real-Life Horror Stories
Posted May 13, 2008 in Features
It doesn’t take much to become a mooch. Afraid you’ve crossed the line? IgoUgo editors (and self-confessed mooching victims) help you keep your travel tactics aboveboard—and keep your hosts from avoiding your calls—with ten simple rules... Continue reading IgoUgo’s Ten Commandments of Couch-Crashing
Posted May 12, 2008 in Community Highlights
Guys’ trips constitute more than just a small travel niche. From family bonding to fishing, we take a look at some memorable trips taken by the men of IgoUgo... Continue reading Air Male: Best Guy Getaways