Posted on October 22, 2009 in Community Highlights
From a City of the Dead in Scotland to unusual gargoyles in England to shoulder-blade lampshades in Italy, a few brave IgoUgo souls just found attractions that are frightfully perfect for a hair-raising holiday... Continue reading Three Creepy Trips Sneak Up in Time for Halloween
Posted on July 15, 2009 in Community Highlights
We’re enjoying getting to know newcomer Cat19 through her travels, though she’s quite a conundrum. We know that she struck out to explore Asia for 6 months and that she moved to Bermuda for 2 years; we also know that she always packs a flat iron... Continue reading Cat19 Shares Stylish Trips from Asia and Beyond
Posted on June 11, 2009 in Community Highlights
Among the attractions tvordj has reviewed since her recent trip to England, one stands out for its bleakness, er, uniqueness: the so-called “plague village” of Eyam. Despite its darkly fascinating history, tvordj found it to be a “very pretty” place... Continue reading The Prettiest Plague Village tvordj's Ever Seen
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 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 March 25, 2009 in Community Highlights
Liam Hetherington made one of the best New Year’s resolutions we’ve heard: go around the world in 80 meals, without leaving his hometown. Even better? He’s kept it. The best news? He’s reviewing every meal, we’re 10 in, and there are 70 to go!.. Continue reading Liam Hetherington: Around the World in 80 Meals
Posted on February 11, 2009 in Community Highlights
IgoUgo’s belle of Bristol, barbara, returns to journaling with a collection of places to explore in her adopted English city. Get ready for an adventure: from balloons to boats to bridges, she leads an active itinerary... Continue reading Beautiful Bristol Takes barbara to New Heights
Posted on August 1, 2008 in Community Highlights
While some Americans are trying to stay close to home this summer, this week’s top destination proved to be an island unto itself... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: First in First
Posted on July 16, 2008 in Community Highlights
If you've already closed the book on the American literary itineraries we recently spotlighted, check out IgoUgo members’ recommendations for putting that university Brit lit class to good use... Continue reading Bookmark This: UK Literary Destinations
Posted on June 3, 2008 in Community Highlights
Britain’s new marketing campaign makes us want to Be a Brit Different, too. So while we love London, we also love IgoUgo members’ ideas for enjoying seven other vibrant English cities. These spots offer no less than London—except maybe less crowds... Continue reading 7 Must-See English Cities, London Not Included
Posted on December 10, 2007 in Community Highlights
'Tis the season to ditch mall madness for some genuine holiday magic in the famed Christmas markets of Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, or...Manchester?.. Continue reading Manchester: United in Holiday Cheer
Posted on December 4, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web
For the past 8 years, Emma Clarke has reminded London Tube riders to "mind the gap"—until last week, when Transport for London sacked her for posting mock subway announcements on her website... Continue reading Mind the Gap & Subway Maps
Posted on July 9, 2007 in Community Highlights
IgoUgo reviews with titles like “Carsickness Attacks!” and “Disappointment” may not normally leave us cheering, but we still feel like celebrating every grueling chapter of one member’s marathon climb for charity, all in honor of a fellow IgoUgoer... Continue reading Update: Stomping Out Sickness
Posted on May 31, 2007 in Travel News
While London may have a reputation as a stodgy financial capital, it sheds that façade—and more—in June... Continue reading I See London
Posted on April 3, 2007 in Community Highlights
Some of the areas that best highlight the strength of the IgoUgo community are our Message Boards, and one recent exchange stands out as indicative of the bonds that tie our members together beyond travel... Continue reading Stomping Out Sickness
Posted on February 28, 2007 in Travel News
According to the folks at visitlondon.com, the parting of winter clouds in their capital city ushers in prime tourist season. To celebrate the coming of spring, they’re offering the chance to win one of three London vacation packages... Continue reading London A Go-Go