November 2007 Archive
Posted on November 30, 2007 in Community Highlights
After last week's cruise-ship sinking, many people are asking if Antarctica tourism is dangerous for both travelers and the continent itself. IgoUgo writers who have been there share tips for safe and rewarding trips to the end of the earth... Continue reading The Intrepid Traveler's Antarctica Checklist
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 28, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web
The drama...the intrigue...the sheer emotion...yes, we’re talking about holiday travel. This year’s Thanksgiving frenzy didn’t disappoint... Continue reading Travel Days of Our Lives
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 21, 2007 in Community Highlights
Even more fun than stuffing yourself on Thanksgiving is stuffing your shopping bags on Black Friday the next day. Here, IgoUgo travelers describe the best stores in eight US cities, plus two to the near north, for a list of shops you can’t miss... Continue reading Holiday Shopping: The Best Stores in 10 Cities
Posted on November 19, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web
With 27 million travelers taking to the skies this Thanksgiving, make sure you’re ready for anything... Continue reading Don't Be a Turkey: Thanksgiving Travel Made Easy
Posted on November 16, 2007 in Community Highlights
Hitting the road for Thanksgiving should be a highlight of the year, but sometimes the hassles are enough to make us want to give up holiday travel cold turkey. This year, heed these tips for stress-free trips that virtually guarantee happy holidays... Continue reading Thanksgiving Travel Tips
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 14, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web
If you’re tired of destinations that are all hype, embark on a trip that’s guaranteed to be hyper instead. Coffee tourism is a venti deal in much of the world, from coffee-picking excursions to stays on coffee fincas... Continue reading Wake Up to Coffee Tourism
Posted on November 13, 2007 in Community Highlights
It’s Sadie Hawkins Day, and since we’re a bit too mature to partake in the girls-ask-boys school dances the holiday brings, we’ve compiled some different girl-approved fun: our IgoUgo ladies’ picks for the best girlfriend getaways... Continue reading Ladies' Choices for Best Girl Getaways
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 8, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web
The end of the year: a time when the holiday season settles its warm blanket over the quickly encroaching cold, families come together, and the travel industry erupts into prediction fever... Continue reading Travel Trends and Tip-Offs
Posted on November 6, 2007 in IgoUgo Picks
With the dollar’s dismal exchange value and the stratospheric rise of the British pound, Europe seems a bit far away these days. Luckily, IgoUgo members have put their money on 10 budget-friendly places where European travel is still within reach... Continue reading IgoUgo’s Top 10 Affordable European Cities
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