Posted on May 29, 2009 in Community Highlights
For his first journal in a year, Mutt presents “Ankara: One Man’s Dream.” So, naturally, we thought he’d been busy on an unusual (and, for him, seemingly easy) quest to visit Ankara. Not so; the title dreamer is actually Turkey’s founder... Continue reading A Dream Tour of Ankara, Turkey
Posted on May 28, 2009 in Community Highlights
Or the wildlife, anyway. These three entertaining travelers each had a close encounter with an animal that caught our attention. How could they not? The creatures were in-your-face, and the sightings occurred in three destinations worth discovering... Continue reading The Wild Lives of Vanilla Sugar, sbabelle & ct888
Posted on May 26, 2009 in IgoUgo Picks
If you live in Western Europe or the Western US, take note: your home is your ticket to summer travel. In our recent home-exchange poll, travelers said they would like to try a swap, and their top picks for places to visit lie in those regions... Continue reading Summer Travel: No Place Like Someone Else's Place
Posted on May 22, 2009 in Community Highlights
UK traveler fizzytom is our voice of Europe; this May, she’s reviewed Slovenia, Spain, Norway, Germany, Georgia, England, and Turkey. And with lines like "The Place to Be(er)" and "Would Mr. Darcy take his Lizzy there?", an effervescent voice she is... Continue reading From Leeds to Tbilisi, Europe Delights fizzytom
Posted on May 21, 2009 in Community Highlights
You know Carmen the IgoUgo travel writer: early member, Hall of Famer, Vegas expert. Now get to know Carmen the novelist (and see why she says IgoUgo helped her find her calling!). We’re talking to the author about her already-award-winning new book... Continue reading Q&A with Novelist and IgoUgo Member Carmen Shirkey
Posted on May 19, 2009 in Community Highlights
Southeast travel pro weeblewobble46 found that May is an ideal time to visit Hilton Head, with one problem: it’s a bit early for the steamed crabs of summer. Not that she was about to let a little thing like the off-season ruin the delicious dish... Continue reading A Lowcountry Crab Quest with weeblewobble46
Posted on May 14, 2009 in Community Highlights
We love seeing a talented IgoUgo photographer in one of the world’s most beautiful places, so it’s doubly exciting when two visit many of the world’s loveliest spots. With stunning shots, Debbietje and nitatravels go around the world in 228 frames... Continue reading Every Photo's a Trip for Debbietje and nitatravels
Posted on May 13, 2009 in Community Highlights
MattF never just sets out on foot to explore: he kayaks, swims, or gets a jeep for backcountry excursions. So it’s no surprise that when he and his wife visited Albuquerque and San Francisco, they only sat down to bicycle or ride a hot-air balloon... Continue reading MattF Flies Over Albuquerque and San Francisco Bay
Posted on May 11, 2009 in Community Highlights
Been known to cross towns or borders for an outstanding meal? Some IgoUgo travelers have gone even further, including one who ate at 90% of a country’s restaurants and one who attracted a cheering crowd while chowing down in Italy... Continue reading Four Travelers Perform Foodie Feats
Posted on May 8, 2009 in Community Highlights
We’ve watched foursome travelswithkids climb Indonesia’s temples, run around South Korea, safari in Swaziland, and more. Their latest travels took them south to Puerto Rico for sunny days at El Morro and a bit of rum (for parents only, of course)... Continue reading Young in Old San Juan: travelswithkids' New Trip
Posted on May 7, 2009 in Community Highlights
Kate Chopin has returned to writing after nearly three years, and she’s spilling local secrets from New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Here’s why we believe what she’s saying about seafood, ice cream, art, and more... Continue reading Kate Chopin Insider Guides: NJ Shore & Central PA
Posted on May 6, 2009 in Community Highlights
Proving she can put a new spin on even the most familiar destinations, artslover recently enjoyed a “slow-motion vacation” in the fast lanes of Las Vegas. It’s a good thing she saved energy: her next stop was a quick quest to “stay awake” in London... Continue reading Slow-Motion Vegas, Fast-Paced London for artslover
Posted on May 4, 2009 in Community Highlights
Covering topics as varied as Northern California’s wine trails, Tanzania’s lesser-known safari parks, and Panama’s most affordable hotels, the inspiring debuts of five new IgoUgo members already have us wondering where the travelers will go next... Continue reading Five Newcomers Share Unique Trips
Posted on May 1, 2009 in Community Highlights
This week, you hit Amsterdam at its tuliped peak, summited peaks in Bhutan and the US, peeked at a fish near Turks & Caicos, piqued an interest in Eastern Europe, and took a pic of a giant pickle. These are just a few picks from your latest travels... Continue reading Week in Photos: Peaks, Valleys & Views from Loos