Posted on December 31, 2008 in Community Highlights
What do you do when the last hurrahs of the holiday season have passed? Party on, of course, at winter’s finest festivals. Here are 10 member picks that are blanketing destinations from China to Canada with snow, ice, music, and art... Continue reading 10 Favorite Winter Festivals Around the World
Posted on December 30, 2008 in Community Highlights
There are a million different ways to vacation in Vegas, and at least half of them are covered in five new journals. Their three writers—one a first-time visitor, one a second-timer, and one an expert—really cover the city to Death (Valley)... Continue reading Five Jackpot Journals from Las Vegas
Posted on December 29, 2008 in Community Highlights
Over the past two weeks, michaelhudson and blueskygirl simultaneously submitted a wealth of new Japan reviews and photos. In fact, between them, the count is more than 500 photos, 10 reviews, and (practically) a partridge in a ginkgo tree... Continue reading Japan: 2 Members, 10 Reviews, 500 New Photos
Posted on December 24, 2008 in Community Highlights
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or simply a new year’s worth of vacation days, these two stories from IgoUgo holidays past will remind you of the magic of the season and the power of travel... Continue reading Season's Greetings: Stories from Ecuador and Syria
Posted on December 23, 2008 in Community Highlights
As a pre-holiday treat, two IgoUgo members whisked their respective families away to kid-friendly locales. Get tips for family trips as cool grandmother zabelle spills the (Boston baked) beans and mh75 takes a bite out of (chocolate in) Hershey, PA... Continue reading History and Hot Chocolate: Kid-Friendly Getaways
Posted on December 22, 2008 in Community Highlights
Fall officially fell yesterday as the winter solstice struck, so we’re reminiscing (yes, already) with a roundup of the autumn photos that have just about finished streaming into IgoUgo. Then we promise we’ll turn over a new leaf and embrace winter... Continue reading 2008 Fall Photo Roundup
Posted on December 19, 2008 in IgoUgo Picks
For something new this year, try something very, very old (or should we say auld?): ring in 2009 at one of the world’s longest-running—yet quirkiest—celebrations. We scoured members’ picks to find the most unique places to revel... Continue reading IgoUgo's Top 10 Unique New Year's Celebrations
Posted on December 17, 2008 in Community Highlights
A certain member recently lamented his choice of Florence hotels with a defensive, “You try getting a room for a reasonable price!” Rarely do we see this adventurer agitated, so it’s clear that finding affordable accommodation there is no easy feat... Continue reading Thrifty in Florence: New Hotel Recommendations
Posted on December 15, 2008 in Community Highlights
Ready for some time travel? We’re showcasing the shots of camera-ready couple—and Photographers of the Year—LorenGul, from January to December. It wasn’t easy winnowing 3,857 photos to 12, but we couldn’t deny some favorites... Continue reading A Year in the Travels of Our Top Photographer
Posted on December 12, 2008 in Community Highlights
We love it when members collectively quest to reach their winter weights before the holidays, because it means we’re full of food reviews. We enjoyed quite a few this week, and, thanks to new maps, it’s like we’re right there breaking bread with you... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Feast on New Food Reviews
Posted on December 12, 2008 in Site Updates
It’s time to toast the winners of the 2008 U GO! Awards! Check out who won top honors this year... Continue reading See the Winners of the 2008 U GO! Awards
Posted on December 10, 2008 in Features
IgoUgo recently had the opportunity to teach an apprenticeship, and our students wowed us with this ambitious plan for a trip. Join us in congratulating them, and in stealing some travel tips. We just love it when someone else does the homework!.. Continue reading Around the World with Middle School Students
Posted on December 9, 2008 in Community Highlights
With vibrant cities, renowned hiking, stirring history, and sculpted salt mines, the South of Poland enticed a number of IgoUgo visitors in 2008. As they all want to return, here are a few of their picks and words of advice for first-timers... Continue reading Popular Stops in Southern Poland
Posted on December 8, 2008 in Community Highlights
Surfing started as a Polynesian tradition and turned into a fad, then a craze, and, ultimately, a sport. Fanatic surfers travel the globe looking for the best waves, regardless of the weather, and some IgoUgo members have been known to hang ten, too... Continue reading Surf Turf: IgoUgo Members Making Waves
Posted on December 5, 2008 in Community Highlights
So this is Christmas: New York City towers over all other destinations, holiday journals are tops, photos of snow see a sudden surge. IgoUgo travelers kicked off December with a strong interest in all things seasonal—and we’re making a list... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: A Holiday Lineup
Posted on December 3, 2008 in Community Highlights
Why head inland to Midwestern beaches instead of to the Caribbean? Besides seeing stunning rock formations and sea caves—and four lovely seasons—you can plan with two recent Best of IgoUgo journals lauding Lake Superior’s southern shore... Continue reading Superior Shores in the Caribbean of the North
Posted on December 2, 2008 in Community Highlights
A member writing for the first time at IgoUgo—one from the Netherlands, no less—just introduced us to a curious town stateside that sits in the middle of the Mojave. Follow her lead for a charming “rustic bohemian cowboy” trip to remote California... Continue reading Enchantment Found in Pioneertown, CA
Posted on December 1, 2008 in Community Highlights
Is there a better companion for a safari than actonsteve? Judging by the presence of his recent Africa journals on the Best of IgoUgo page, we’d say no. Who else would exude such candor, right down to the fact that Karen Blixen was one “saucy minx?”.. Continue reading A Humorous Adventurer's Guide to Kenya & Tanzania