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Beaching It: MattF, 98Hokies, cocopud & More

Posted on July 2, 2009 in Community Highlights

Beaching It: MattF, 98Hokies, cocopud & More Photo

Since summer arrived, travel reviews have been coming straight from the shore. MattF and jmariep both traveled to Aruba; cocopud went to exotic Elbow Cay; new member 98Hokies was in Nassau, Bahamas; and Saphira bucked the crowds and headed to Panama... Continue reading Beaching It: MattF, 98Hokies, cocopud & More

Celebrate Canada Day with MikeInTown's Trip to BC

Posted on July 1, 2009 in Community Highlights

Celebrate Canada Day with MikeInTown's Trip to BC Photo

Today is Canada Day, and it just so happens that one of our favorite journals from June culminates with a stop in Victoria, BC. See MikeInTown’s Pacific Northwest reviews for the highlights (and to find out why the entire trip was a fantastic fluke)... Continue reading Celebrate Canada Day with MikeInTown's Trip to BC

Funniest Hot Dogs Around the World: A Photo Tour

Posted on June 30, 2009 in IgoUgo Picks

Funniest Hot Dogs Around the World: A Photo Tour Photo

They may not be edible, but hot dog signs and storefronts are, it turns out, surprisingly satisfying. From the corn dogs to the life-size to the disturbingly lifelike, see the signs that gave us pause (and, well, paws)... Continue reading Funniest Hot Dogs Around the World: A Photo Tour

10 Best Places for Wieners This Summer

Posted on June 30, 2009 in IgoUgo Picks

10 Best Places for Wieners This Summer Photo

They may have originated in Frankfurt, but what’s more all-American than a frankfurter? Chicago franks take three of our top 10 spots, making the Windy City top dog this summer—even if Coney Island gets all the attention come the Fourth of July... Continue reading 10 Best Places for Wieners This Summer

A Canadian in New England: berky's Favorite Places

Posted on June 26, 2009 in Community Highlights

A Canadian in New England: berky's Favorite Places Photo

For the first time since early 2008, longtime member berky is back, bringing us journals from down south in New England—south of berky’s Canada home, that is. We love her picks for things to do in North Conway, New Hampshire, among other places... Continue reading A Canadian in New England: berky's Favorite Places

Joy S: Train, Tram & Driver's Delight on Mallorca

Posted on June 24, 2009 in Community Highlights

Joy S: Train, Tram & Driver's Delight on Mallorca Photo

Joy S, IgoUgo’s favorite nomadic numerist, shares her newfound tips and hints for Mallorca, including how to channel former frequent visitor Agatha Christie. Thanks to Joy’s sleuthing (OK, sunning and sightseeing), this island’s no longer a mystery... Continue reading Joy S: Train, Tram & Driver's Delight on Mallorca

Polynesia in Pictures, from lauren27's Dream Trip

Posted on June 22, 2009 in Community Highlights

Polynesia in Pictures, from lauren27's Dream Trip Photo

The hype about Bora Bora is true, according to lauren27: “It really is as stunning as everyone says.” But you don’t have to take her word for it; her photos show how Bora Bora and French Polynesia captivate with shades of blue and green rarely seen... Continue reading Polynesia in Pictures, from lauren27's Dream Trip

10 Great Places to Celebrate the Summer Solstice

Posted on June 19, 2009 in IgoUgo Picks

10 Great Places to Celebrate the Summer Solstice Photo

We always have ideas for weekend getaways, thanks to IgoUgo travelers’ advice, but this weekend brings one of the more generalized recommendations we’ve ever made: try somewhere in or near the Northern Hemisphere. Want something more specific?.. Continue reading 10 Great Places to Celebrate the Summer Solstice

Rise & Dine: Andariega's Offbeat Mexico Journal

Posted on June 17, 2009 in Community Highlights

Rise & Dine: Andariega's Offbeat Mexico Journal Photo

With more than 150 Mexico restaurant reviews to her name, Andariega is our south-of-the-border food expert. Since she’s visited nearly every eatery there, what was left for her to review? Second-floor restaurants, in a journal that’s second to none... Continue reading Rise & Dine: Andariega's Offbeat Mexico Journal

Dancing in the Streets, mh75 Takes on Phnom Penh

Posted on June 15, 2009 in Community Highlights

Dancing in the Streets, mh75 Takes on Phnom Penh Photo

We don’t think we’ve ever heard mh75 sound as incredulous as he does when he describes the “ballet” of “motorized mayhem” that is Phnom Pehn traffic. Still, he managed to jump on a tuc-tuc; tour; shop; and even, we assume, cross a few streets... Continue reading Dancing in the Streets, mh75 Takes on Phnom Penh

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