Posted on October 20, 2009 in Community Highlights
Almost all IgoUgo travelers who have written about Chile’s capital have noted the dearth of “spectacular attractions,” but almost all of them loved Santiago anyway. Plunge through the smog, says one, and you’ll find a city bursting with culture... Continue reading Smog? What Smog? Our Travelers Say Santiago Shines
Posted on September 30, 2009 in Community Highlights
When he concluded one of history’s most famous trips, little did Christopher Columbus know his October arrival in the New World was perfectly timed; today the weekend that commemorates his trip is an ideal excuse for a fall getaway... Continue reading 6 Columbus Day Trips Recommended by IgoUgo Members
Posted on September 16, 2009 in Community Highlights
We’re dating ourselves, but Linda Hoernke’s new journal comes at the perfect time to celebrate her ninth anniversary as an IgoUgo member. And of all places, she’s sharing her trip to the very celebratory town of Rio de Janeiro. Perfect for a party!.. Continue reading Linda Hoernke Marks a Milestone in Rio de Janeiro
Posted on August 21, 2009 in Community Highlights
In his tenth Peru journal, LenR’s account of an epic trip enters Puno, a curious place that the generally amiable traveler calls a “much maligned small town” where you “see everything in a short time and get out quickly.” How’d it get such a bum rap?.. Continue reading LenR Triumphs Over Puno in His Tenth Peru Journal
Posted on April 9, 2009 in Community Highlights
Peru filled britgirl7 with wonder: about how the Incas built a site as “stunning” as Machu Picchu; about how Ollantaytambo was the only place where their empire could resist attack; about how Paddington Bear could have left such a “magical country.”.. Continue reading Olly Llamas and Machu Picchu with britgirl7
Posted on March 27, 2009 in Community Highlights
Two longtime IgoUgo members return to writing with different takes on Peru, while a third expands his authoritative travel journal on the Maya ruins of Mexico... Continue reading Romance and Ruins in Peru and Mexico
Posted on February 19, 2009 in Community Highlights
We can’t claim to be impartial about Uruguay’s capital—two IgoUgo editors call it home, after all—but SeenThat’s newest journal from the city is lovely no matter how you look at it. Three years after his first visit, he’s back for more Montevideo... Continue reading SeenThat Returns to Uruguay for More Montevideo
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 November 24, 2008 in Community Highlights
Tales of colonial Cartagena and energetic Bogota, and an appealing exchange rate, have catapulted Colombia to the top of many travelers’ wish lists lately. Here are the sights IgoUgo members call “well worth the price of a direct flight from Miami.”.. Continue reading What Travelers Love About Colombia
Posted on September 12, 2008 in Community Highlights
The tropics thundered into IgoUgo’s most popular pages this week, with Costa Rica, Cancun, the Caribbean, South America, and a Hawaiian island representing our top spots. It seems we’re all going to take winter lying down—on a beach... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Lean Toward the Tropics
Posted on May 27, 2008 in Features
IgoUgo member and editor Valerita has one regret about her first trip to Brazil: that she didn’t spend more days in Rio de Janeiro. Here’s why... Continue reading Postcard from Rio de Janeiro: City of Contrasts
Posted on May 19, 2008 in Features
IgoUgo member and editor Montevideana sent us this postcard from a rustic Uruguay beach town. Sandy South American cities like Mar del Plata may get all the attention, but the next time we need a real retreat, we’ll head straight for Aguas Dulces... Continue reading Postcard from Aguas Dulces: Uruguay's Secret Beach
Posted on February 29, 2008 in Features
After spending nearly a week in Rio de Janeiro, IgoUgo member (and editor) midtownmjd headed north to Bahia and found a very different Brazil. Here, she fits Salvador da Bahia’s eternal rhythms into eight words... Continue reading Postcard from Brazil: The Language of Bahia
Posted on January 22, 2008 in Elsewhere on the Web
If, like us, the January doldrums make you want to get out of town right now, take a free ride on a trip already in progress, no planning necessary. Several top-notch travel writers are crafting blogs from far-flung places... Continue reading Writers Tour Colombia, Argentina & Hong Kong
Posted on December 21, 2007 in Features
Last week, we asked you to name the location shown in this photo. Not surprisingly, many of you nailed it... Continue reading Off the Map: The Girls' Location, Revealed
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 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