Travel Tips Archive
Editors highlight travel tips and trends from IgoUgo members
Posted on January 8, 2012 in Travel Tips
It’s peak season for ski trips, but wouldn’t a little relaxation be nice, too? IgoUgo members recommend where and how to try snow tubing, the only mountain sport in which you’re supposed to be sitting on your bum... Continue reading IgoUgo's Favorite Snow Tubing Trips and Tips
Posted on January 2, 2012 in Travel Tips
Quit smoking, exercise more, travel often. As we welcome in 2012 with open arms, it is common for people to make lists of what they want to accomplish in the upcoming year... Continue reading Our New Year's Travel Resolutions
Posted on December 12, 2011 in Travel Tips
While most couples decide where they want to honeymoon fairly early, it’s not time to do the packing until the week of the wedding, when most of the major wedding stress has reached an all time high... Continue reading Guest Post: Packing for a Honeymoon
Posted on September 7, 2011 in Travel Tips
Observing (and photographing!) the transportation of people and goods is one of my favorite travel activities, one that I was able to indulge during a holiday in Southern and Central Vietnam. Here are some tips and photos from my trip... Continue reading How to Get Around in Vietnam
Posted on August 1, 2011 in Travel Tips
With rising prices for checked luggage, it is getting more important to pack smartly and efficiently. Our guest blogger explains the best way to do just that... Continue reading Travel Tips: Getting the most of out your luggage
Posted on April 18, 2011 in Travel Tips
All right, chappies. Our brand new contest is up, and we’re chomping at the bit to give one of you lucky readers a trip to the Big Apple. Check out our hidden attractions to whet your appetite for the city... Continue reading The Hidden Wealth of New York
Posted on February 10, 2011 in Travel Tips
The kind folks over at Airfare Watchdog have updated their chart to show you just how much you’ll pay in baggage fees if you check a bag when you fly this year. How can you avoid baggage fees? You have a few options... Continue reading Fending Off Baggage Fees
Posted on February 9, 2011 in Travel Tips
For any traveler, discovering a great place to stay can be one of the mood-setters of the whole trip. But the intimate, secret spots and independent hotels usually lack one thing that travelers want: a rewards program... Continue reading How to Earn Rewards with Stash
Posted on January 26, 2011 in Travel Tips
Last night your humble editor attended a “Travel Summit,” which was as exciting as a summit can be. The talk there centered around international credit card fees (told ya it was exciting!) that companies levy when you buy something abroad... Continue reading Avoiding Transaction Fees
Posted on December 22, 2010 in Travel Tips
As some of the busiest travel days of the year roll past, we here at IgoUgo want to wish everyone good luck on their voyages, no matter what the mode of transportation. As a gift, here’s some tips and tricks to get you through any bumps in the road... Continue reading Our Gift to You - Holiday Traveling Tips