September 2007 Archive
Posted on September 28, 2007 in Site Updates
IgoUgo reviews and photos are so vivid, we feel like we go on hundreds of trips each day. Even still, we never see the on-the-scene drama of your great moments in travel—you know, the good stuff. So show us your travel videos!.. Continue reading Share Your Travel Videos with IgoUgo
Posted on September 26, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web
For some, the end of summer signals a period of mourning, an acceptance of defeat upon the long, dark approach of winter. We think that’s crazy talk—and we’re not the only ones... Continue reading Wonder-Fall: Celebrating the Season
Posted on September 25, 2007 in Site Updates
We’re delighted to announce that it’s time to recognize the year’s top writers, journals, and photos with the 2007 U GO! Awards!.. Continue reading Send Us Your Nominations for the 2007 U GO! Awards
Posted on September 24, 2007 in Community Highlights
Nothing says September like Oktoberfest! As many IgoUgo members can tell you, this three-week celebration is a great chance to see some authentic German traditions—and drink some delicious German beer... Continue reading Cheers to 185 More Years, Oktoberfest
Posted on September 21, 2007 in Community Highlights
To celebrate autumn’s arrival on September 23, we’ve harvested a collection of member-approved festivals from across the US. Their picks provide all the apples, foliage, and brews you’ll need for a very satisfying season... Continue reading Mark Your Calendar: IgoUgo's Top Fall Festivals
Posted on September 21, 2007 in Community Highlights
We spoke to captain oddsocks, a top IgoUgo member, about the places behind his journals, from his birthplace in Australia to his home in the Czech Republic. Here’s the captain himself on everything from didgeridoos to mahl sticks... Continue reading 5 Questions for captain oddsocks
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 18, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web
Coinciding with the equinox, fall officially starts on September 23, ushering in longer nights and cooler weather. For some, this lunar anomaly signals important days—and travel... Continue reading Fall Travels Around the Moon
Posted on September 14, 2007 in Community Highlights
With Cinco de Mayo revelry so far off, we were thrilled to learn that September 16 is Mexico’s Independence Day. Here are six travelers to consult before heading south—or maybe just to your local taqueria—to celebrate... Continue reading IgoUgo's Top Guides to Mexico
Posted on September 13, 2007 in Community Highlights
In one famous New York neighborhood, tiny trattorias sling Bolognese that would make Mamma proud, and fresh meats and cheeses fill windows. The spirit of Little Italy is in full swing as the 80th San Gennaro Festival kicks off... Continue reading Holy Cannoli! New York's San Gennaro Turns 80
Posted on September 12, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web
Some of today’s best travel information is arriving in the form of lists and countdowns. While we like to think IgoUgo is the best when it comes to travel math, you can count on finding intriguing numbers almost anywhere on the Web... Continue reading Strength in Numbers: Travel Lists You Can Use
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 September 6, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web
Manners: do they still have a place in the sky? A slew of sites outline what to do—and what not to do—to maintain travel decorum... Continue reading Travel Etiquette: The Magic Word
Posted on September 5, 2007 in Community Highlights
Today, to mark the 50th anniversary of the publication of On the Road, IgoUgo’s Paradise pilgrims divulge where to pay tribute to its fictional traveler and his creator, Jack Kerouac... Continue reading On the Road for 50 Years
Posted on September 4, 2007 in Community Highlights
Is a new majority of vacation-haters threatening the existence of us vagabonds, jet-setters, and beach bums alike? Hoping against hope that the media got it all wrong, we turned to IgoUgo members for reassurance that traveling is here to stay... Continue reading Why Vacation Is Here to Stay