Features Archive
Posted on April 17, 2008 in Features
Meet Orlando for grown-ups. JJ Goode of Food & Wine shares a 48-hour cheat sheet for the city, replete with as many international flavors as Epcot—without the hordes of children. A bonus: some of the picks are also endorsed by IgoUgo members... Continue reading Weekend in Orlando: Where to Eat, Drink & Stay
Posted on April 16, 2008 in Features
Katie Workman tells IgoUgo how she went from a food-allergy-plagued little girl to a cookbook editor and food writer willing to roam the world for a taste of its culinary offerings... Continue reading A Cookbook Editor Whips Up Perfect Trips
Posted on April 10, 2008 in Features
As ski season draws to an end, so too does our three-part SKI Magazine series on the best snow vacations for non-skiers. So think twice before you pass on that last invitation—especially if it’s to one of these top resorts for off-hill activities... Continue reading Top 10 Ski Resorts for Off-Hill Activities
Posted on April 7, 2008 in Features
Fresh from the Food Network debut of her new show Cooking for Real, former hip-hop DJ and serious foodie-traveler Sunny Anderson tells IgoUgo about traveling for the love of a clam roll and falling for German curry... Continue reading Travel Hungry: Food Network's Sunny Anderson
Posted on March 31, 2008 in Features
Who boasts the best menu in New York City? Our vote goes to Rebecca Federman, keeper of the New York Public Library’s culinary collection. The passionate bibliographer and writer talks to IgoUgo about her fascinating job and favorite tables... Continue reading A Chat with NYC's Coolest Culinary Librarian
Posted on March 27, 2008 in Features
Food & Wine called him one of the "hottest chefs alive," part of a generation of restauranteurs as "glamorous as rock stars" (with the foodie groupies to prove it). Gianfranco Vissani lives up to his reputation: playful, romantic, and expressive... Continue reading Gianfranco Vissani: Italy's Rock-Star Chef
Posted on March 26, 2008 in Features
Last week we challenged non-skiers to just try turning down a ski weekend after seeing SKI Magazine’s list of the top 10 resorts for dining. It’s time for a chaser: SKI’s rundown of the best après-ski (or just après-dinner) scenes... Continue reading Top 10 Resorts for Après-Ski
Posted on March 25, 2008 in Features
Lidia Bastianich, the matriarch of both Italian-American cooking and a wildly successful foodie family, spoke with IgoUgo about where to find her favorite Italy. Like her favorite foods, it all depends on the season... Continue reading Discover Italy with Lidia Bastianich
Posted on March 24, 2008 in Features
A week spent in the tropical paradise of Trinidad and Tobago may not sound like work, but IgoUgo member and Community Manager MojoGoes found that participating in the biggest party in the Caribbean is more effort than it seems... Continue reading Postcard from Trinidad: Cultural Sleep-Deprivation
Posted on March 21, 2008 in Features
Deirdre Heekin and Caleb Barber went to Tuscany to start a dance company, but they ended up with the seeds for a successful osteria in Vermont, too. The husband-and-wife team explain how (and where!) to find your own passion for food... Continue reading Pane e Salute: Bringing Tuscany to Vermont
Posted on March 20, 2008 in Features
Chef Ming Tsai is a TV host, author, and owner of the renowned Blue Ginger restaurant. He’s also a traveler to the core. He tells IgoUgo why it’s impossible for him to separate food from travel—and explains his penchant for food photos... Continue reading Chef Ming Tsai on the Influence of Travel
Posted on March 19, 2008 in Features
So you’d rather slurp than slalom. You can get as much enjoyment out of visiting ski towns as your slope-starved friends; just forget their pistes and follow those laid out by SKI Magazine to the best places for top-notch mountain cuisine... Continue reading Top 10 Ski Resorts for Dining
Posted on March 17, 2008 in Features
Who says that Key West is just a “drinking town with a tourist problem?” National Geographic Adventure and IgoUgo travelers share tips on where to find solitude at the States’ southern tip... Continue reading The Secret Key West
Posted on March 13, 2008 in Features
While grubs and guinea pigs may not seem appetizing to you, Travel Channel host Andrew Zimmern espouses open-minded eating, claiming that “one man’s weird is another man’s wonderful.” We say, “Don’t try this at home. Try it somewhere else!”.. Continue reading Bizarre Foods, Normal Guy: Andrew Zimmern
Posted on March 12, 2008 in Features
Top Chef loves travel as much as IgoUgo—tonight’s premiere kicks off a Chicago season—but there’s one big difference between the two: according to Season 3 finalist Casey Thompson, stiff competition among chefs precludes community... Continue reading Hot Dish with Top Chef Casey Thompson
Posted on March 11, 2008 in Features
On his new show Rescue Chef, Danny Boome swoops into viewers’ kitchens with fixes for culinary confusion. One meal with the British chef wouldn’t be enough for us, though; based on his stories, we’d love to travel with him... Continue reading Food Network's Danny Boome Tastes the World
Posted on March 10, 2008 in Features
Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Garrett Oliver is famous not only for the craftsmanship of his beer, but also for his unique ability to pair beer and food. We asked him about the seemingly universal appeal of beer, and about his travels in search of new brews... Continue reading Interview with Brewmaster Garrett Oliver
Posted on March 6, 2008 in Features
In his Wellington restaurant and on his TV show, Al Brown is known for his prowess with some the freshest ingredients on the planet. The top New Zealand chef fields our questions about the best things to come out of his kitchen, and out of the wild... Continue reading Chef Al Brown: Pure New Zealand
Posted on March 4, 2008 in Features
You’ve seen Lorraine Bracco pour her considerable passion into hit roles on TV and film. Now the actress is pouring a new passion: wine. She answers IgoUgo’s questions—and tells us where to go for the best meals in Paris... Continue reading Lorraine Bracco on Italian Wine & French Food
Posted on February 29, 2008 in Features
After spending nearly a week in Rio de Janeiro, IgoUgo member (and editor) midtownmjd headed north to Bahia and found a very different Brazil. Here, she fits Salvador da Bahia’s eternal rhythms into eight words... Continue reading Postcard from Brazil: The Language of Bahia
Posted on February 21, 2008 in Features
National Geographic Adventure knows a thing or two about finding authentic outdoor activities. Here, the magazine tells IgoUgo travelers why their next visit to Nevada shouldn’t begin and end with Vegas. Reno is on the rise... Continue reading Reno, Nevada: Adventure Hub of the Future
Posted on February 14, 2008 in Features
Whether Valentine’s Day makes you swoon or makes you sick, we have a place for you. Indulge your sweetheart, or your sarcastic side, in these pricelessly named spots. Just don’t forget to send postcards—SWAK... Continue reading Sweet Spots & Prickly Places for Valentine's Day
Posted on February 6, 2008 in Features
Two IgoUgo members put their heads together to hone in on the correct location of these statues in record time... Continue reading Off the Map: Green Hills of Asia
Posted on January 31, 2008 in Features
Is your geographical prowess etched in stone? Name the location of these scene-stealing sentinels and we’ll be deeply impressed... Continue reading Off the Map: Locate These Mountain Men
Posted on January 30, 2008 in Features
To celebrate the IgoUgo Travel Blog’s first anniversary today, we’re looking back at the highlights of our first year and looking forward to new features. Here’s a hint: get ready to write... Continue reading Happy Blogiversary!
Posted on January 3, 2008 in Features
It’s time to reveal the location of the unique sandstone swirls snapped in our latest mystery photo. But first, a hint: the island shown featured prominently in the movie Mission: Impossible II... Continue reading Off the Map: Sandstone Impossible
Posted on December 26, 2007 in Features
Can you name the location of this otherworldly photo? In a random poll, Team IgoUgo Staff posted a low of zero correct guesses this time, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to one-up us... Continue reading Off the Map: Find These Formations
Posted on December 21, 2007 in Features
Last week, we asked you to name the location shown in this photo. Not surprisingly, many of you nailed it... Continue reading Off the Map: The Girls' Location, Revealed
Posted on December 14, 2007 in Features
Can you name the country where this photo was taken? Take a stab at it and impress us with your geographical knowledge, or perhaps just your guessing skills... Continue reading Off the Map: Where Are These Girls?
Posted on November 29, 2007 in Features
Despite a reputation for excess and expense—especially during the holidays—New York City has plenty to offer visitors looking for a grand experience without spending a grand to get it... Continue reading NYC on Zero Dollars a Day
Posted on November 26, 2007 in Features
Discover a Uruguayan town hidden enough that our local friend hadn’t visited, but notable enough to be a UNESCO World Heritage site. IgoUgo Editorial Assistant Valeria Bertola takes us along on her first trip to the historic city... Continue reading Postcard from Colonia: Living Like a Local
Posted on November 15, 2007 in Features
At a weekend bachelor party in Austin, TX, IgoUgo Community Editor, beer enthusiast, and carnivore Charlie Davidson shows he has the guts to get through a weekend of eating, drinking, and floating... Continue reading Postcard from Austin: Bachelors' Beer and Brisket
Posted on November 12, 2007 in Features
We’re delighted to present an around-the-world tour of city blogs that includes some of the tasty food posts we requested last week, along with some more general food for thought. Welcome to the Carnival of Cities: Food Edition... Continue reading Carnival of Cities: Food Edition
Posted on November 9, 2007 in Features
If you’re a fan of surprises, you’ll love IgoUgo Editor Michelle Doucette’s new favorite city. She found a (very) southern spot where the fanciest food is the simplest and urbanity is synonymous with abundant wildlife... Continue reading Postcard from Wellington: Southern Surprise
Posted on November 5, 2007 in Features
We’re excited to bring our celebration of community knowledge and local blogs to a new level next Monday as host of the Carnival of Cities—with a delicious twist... Continue reading IgoUgo Travel Blog to Host Carnival of Cities
Posted on November 2, 2007 in Features
As IgoUgo Editorial Assistant Veronica Martinez shows us, Uruguay’s capital is particularly vibrant during Heritage Day celebrations. Veronica reveled in the weekend’s colorful history—and parades—and shares the cultural highlights of her hometown... Continue reading Postcard from Montevideo: Heritage Day in Uruguay
Posted on October 3, 2007 in Features
On a week-long trip to Croatia in August, IgoUgo Editorial Director Cameron Siewert faced her worst travel fear: the death of her camera. With a little help from her travel companions, she made a full recovery—and returned to show and tell... Continue reading Postcard from Croatia: Stolen Snapshots
Posted on September 19, 2007 in Features
Every summer, IgoUgo Editor Charlie Davidson and his family spend their time off watching the sunsets on the idyllic beaches of Nantucket. This year, he spent 10 not-always-sunny days on this island where, as the locals say, fog happens... Continue reading Postcard from Nantucket: A Sea-Food Diet
Posted on September 7, 2007 in Features
The Lost Girls, a plucky trio of world travelers and IgoUgo members from Manhattan, fell for Bangkok in less than a New York minute. They explain how Thailand’s capital swept them off their feet—and why it will do the same to you... Continue reading The Lost Girls' 14 Reasons to Love Bangkok
Posted on August 28, 2007 in Features
A non-traditional wedding in a traditional New England beach town provided IgoUgo Project Manager Cia B. the excuse she needed to continue her summer lobster-roll bender. She liked 'Gansett's rolls almost as much as she liked its laid-back attitude... Continue reading Postcard from Narragansett: A Not-So-White Summer
Posted on August 7, 2007 in Features
Sometimes all it takes is a weekend getaway to set yourself right again. IgoUgo Editor Cameron Siewert did just that on a recent trip to Montauk, New York, where she soaked up some strong sun and even stronger cocktails on a quest for local flavor... Continue reading Postcard from Montauk: On Love and Lobster Rolls
Posted on July 24, 2007 in Features
While wandering Beijing, an IgoUgo editor found it shockingly easy to escape the city’s past and impossible to shut out its future. So she cast an eye toward next summer and the question: Is Beijing ready to debut as an Olympic city?.. Continue reading Postcard from Beijing: Countdown to the Olympics
Posted on July 18, 2007 in Features
One of the wonderful things about being part of a travel community is never having to explain why we travel. And for those who aren’t convinced so easily, we’ve got the perfect thing: a rundown of the best places in the world to play... Continue reading The Sporting Life
Posted on July 3, 2007 in Features
Happy Independence Day! It’s America’s birthday and most revered holiday. We celebrate in many different ways, though festivities are always in order, whether with fireworks, BBQs, or a whole lot of red, white, and blue... Continue reading Turning The Big 2-3-1
Posted on June 21, 2007 in Features
The upside of wedding season is that, if you’re lucky, at least one nuptial morphs into a weekend getaway. An IgoUgo editor is back from a hometown trip with a rumpled dress, one less single friend, and the lowdown on what’s going on in Atlanta... Continue reading Postcard from Atlanta: Snowballs in Summer
Posted on June 13, 2007 in Features
Seeing Iceland by car requires a bit of planning, a sense of adventure, and, of course, a driver’s license. This last technicality didn’t stop IgoUgo Project Manager Cia B. from riding into the glaciers—in the passenger seat... Continue reading Postcard from Iceland: Glaciers and Geysers
Posted on June 6, 2007 in Features
People argue over the best way to see a city. Some opt for a tour bus, some drive, and others take a walking tour. Over Memorial Day weekend, IgoUgo Editor Charlie Davidson took a slightly different approach... Continue reading Postcard from Buffalo: The Run-Down
Posted on May 17, 2007 in Features
What would you do with a day back on your old turf? Facing this question in Boston, an IgoUgo editor mixes some old favorites with a sampling of new ones, making her question why she’d ever left—as all the best visits should... Continue reading Postcard from Boston: The 1-Day Way
Posted on April 4, 2007 in Features
Easter egg hunts and grass-filled baskets may be things of the past (we’ll keep our marshmallow Peeps, thanks), but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a fantastical Easter as much as the next kid. It’s time for a whimsical twist on your travel wisdom... Continue reading A Little Bunny Froufrou
Posted on February 14, 2007 in Features
Ready to set aside that bottle of champagne and pop the question instead? We’ll tell you where to get down on one knee. And for those in need of “space,” we’ve picked the best spots to declare your independence. It’s really not you; it’s us. .. Continue reading Hugs & Misses
Posted on February 12, 2007 in Features
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we got to thinking about first impressions: our members’ creative (and often eyebrow-raising) travel journal titles. In honor of the holiday, we picked our top 10 sweet—and not-so-sweet—favorites... Continue reading Love at First Bite