Posted on December 3, 2009 in Community Highlights
As snow globe souvenir season begins, we’re shaking things up by turning your loveliest winter photos into keepsake miniatures. All it took was a little faux tilt-shift photography to create some holiday magic and turn your scenes tiny... Continue reading 16 Real-Life Snow Globes, from New York to Norway
Posted on November 23, 2009 in Community Highlights
If the measure of an African safari’s success is the number of Big Five animals captured on film, IgoUgo members have succeeded in spades. We’re celebrating the victories of our khaki-clad photography collective with their best Big Five photos... Continue reading Top Five Big Five: 25 Fierce Safari Photos
Posted on October 28, 2009 in Community Highlights
In October or November of every year, Pushkar, India--“one of the most mellow places on the subcontinent,” according to one IgoUgo member--floods with camels, traders, racers, and tourists attending the Pushkar Camel Fair. Snag a front-row seat... Continue reading Images of India: Pushkar Camel Fair in Rajasthan
Posted on October 9, 2009 in Community Highlights
What a week for photography at IgoUgo! We saw everything from hot-off-the-press hot-air-balloon shots to photos elevating simple pleasures like flowers and farmers markets. Here are just a few that are pictures of travel inspiration... Continue reading Week's Best Travel Photos: Cities, Safaris & More
Posted on September 28, 2009 in Community Highlights
Englishman garymarsh6 is a self-proclaimed “big kid” who “shakes with excitement before going on holiday.” So what better plaything for the youthful traveler than a gigantic, colorful balloon? He hopped in one for a bird’s-eye view of Luxor... Continue reading Balloons Over Luxor: New Views of Ancient Egypt
Posted on September 9, 2009 in Community Highlights
It’s been a busy September for returning member lamtrc; he shared more photos in the last few days than he did in the last five years! Among the 500 new shots, we especially like his collection of statues--not that it’s easy to choose favorites... Continue reading The Incredible Growing Photo Gallery of lamtrc
Posted on August 27, 2009 in Community Highlights
Roving photographer 12CGTV has been sharing his best shots since the start of IgoUgo, and this year has been no different. As he and his camera cruised around Mexico, California, Hawaii, Alaska, New Orleans, and Vegas, he snapped these vivid photos... Continue reading A Round of Applause for 12CGTV's Travel Photos
Posted on August 10, 2009 in Community Highlights
Leave it to a U GO! Award-winning photographer to artfully capture the contradictions of China’s cities. EsslingerBrian shared 530 photos from Beijing, Shanghai, and Xian, and while you should see the slideshow, we wanted to show off our favorites... Continue reading EsslingerBrian Takes Us on a Photo Tour of China
Posted on June 30, 2009 in IgoUgo Picks
They may not be edible, but hot dog signs and storefronts are, it turns out, surprisingly satisfying. From the corn dogs to the life-size to the disturbingly lifelike, see the signs that gave us pause (and, well, paws)... Continue reading Funniest Hot Dogs Around the World: A Photo Tour
Posted on June 22, 2009 in Community Highlights
The hype about Bora Bora is true, according to lauren27: “It really is as stunning as everyone says.” But you don’t have to take her word for it; her photos show how Bora Bora and French Polynesia captivate with shades of blue and green rarely seen... Continue reading Polynesia in Pictures, from lauren27's Dream Trip
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 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
Posted on April 14, 2009 in IgoUgo Picks
If you’ve ever spied a monkey on your travels, you know how entertaining their mischievous moves can be. Guided by the many hundreds of monkey photos you’ve shared, we found 10 exotic locations guaranteed to please with photogenic primates... Continue reading 10 Great Places to Spot Monkeys at Play
Posted on April 10, 2009 in Community Highlights
Ranging from weird to wonderful to wildly unappetizing, the photos arriving at IgoUgo this week had stories to tell (especially if they came with reviews!). Here are a few standouts among the many we loved... Continue reading The Week in Travel Photos, from Oman to Oatman
Posted on March 13, 2009 in Community Highlights
Among the vibrant nature photos streaming into IgoUgo this week, these captivating shots of sea creatures and feathered fauna stand out. Our expectations for your travel photos have always been sky-high; now they’re also sea-deep... Continue reading A Great Week for Nature Photography
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 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 October 6, 2008 in Community Highlights
In pubs everywhere, Belgian wheat gets glory. Now Belgian straw has its day. In honor of Saturday’s outlandish scarecrow festival in Brussels, here are your favorite hay havens. What these stand-up folks lack in substance, they make up for in style... Continue reading If They Only Had a Brain: Autumn's Scarecrow Spots
Posted on September 19, 2008 in Community Highlights
One of our most-viewed journals this week describes common-sense photography, and the week’s top blog post features photos of nonsensical signs. It makes sense to us to stick to what works, so here are the week’s most popular photos... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Your Favorite Photos
Posted on September 10, 2008 in Community Highlights
Lost in translation, confused by directions, experiencing culture shock? All signs that you’ve spotted one of the eye-catching displays marking roads and buildings the world over. Here are some of our favorites. What do they mean? That’s up to you... Continue reading Around the World in Eye-Catching Signs
Posted on July 24, 2008 in Community Highlights
Don’t try these activities at home. While traveling? Well, have at them! Just as the IgoUgo photographers who snapped—or starred in—these pictures are thrilled to live on the edge, we’re thrilled they shared their adventurous photos with us... Continue reading Don't Try This at Home: Wild Vacation Photos
Posted on June 25, 2008 in Features
A West Coast IgoUgo member spotted three familiar landmarks in this photo to name the correct location in mere minutes... Continue reading Off the Map: You Know Your Mount Rainier
Posted on June 17, 2008 in Features
Traveled far and wide? How about high? Name this spot, where a mountain dwarfs high-rises, to prove you’re at the peak of your geographical prowess... Continue reading Off the Map: Solve a Mountain Mystery
Posted on April 10, 2008 in Features
As ski season draws to an end, so too does our three-part SKI Magazine series on the best snow vacations for non-skiers. So think twice before you pass on that last invitation—especially if it’s to one of these top resorts for off-hill activities... Continue reading Top 10 Ski Resorts for Off-Hill Activities
Posted on March 26, 2008 in Features
Last week we challenged non-skiers to just try turning down a ski weekend after seeing SKI Magazine’s list of the top 10 resorts for dining. It’s time for a chaser: SKI’s rundown of the best après-ski (or just après-dinner) scenes... Continue reading Top 10 Resorts for Après-Ski
Posted on March 19, 2008 in Features
So you’d rather slurp than slalom. You can get as much enjoyment out of visiting ski towns as your slope-starved friends; just forget their pistes and follow those laid out by SKI Magazine to the best places for top-notch mountain cuisine... Continue reading Top 10 Ski Resorts for Dining
Posted on February 28, 2008 in Community Highlights
Whether it’s snapping a lopsided self portrait or creating the illusion that you’re holding a building in your palm, everyone has one: a token travel shot. Here, an homage to the foot soldiers indulging in one of our favorites... Continue reading A Token Travel Shot Is Afoot
Posted on February 6, 2008 in Features
Two IgoUgo members put their heads together to hone in on the correct location of these statues in record time... Continue reading Off the Map: Green Hills of Asia
Posted on January 31, 2008 in Features
Is your geographical prowess etched in stone? Name the location of these scene-stealing sentinels and we’ll be deeply impressed... Continue reading Off the Map: Locate These Mountain Men
Posted on January 3, 2008 in Features
It’s time to reveal the location of the unique sandstone swirls snapped in our latest mystery photo. But first, a hint: the island shown featured prominently in the movie Mission: Impossible II... Continue reading Off the Map: Sandstone Impossible
Posted on December 26, 2007 in Features
Can you name the location of this otherworldly photo? In a random poll, Team IgoUgo Staff posted a low of zero correct guesses this time, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to one-up us... Continue reading Off the Map: Find These Formations
Posted on December 24, 2007 in Community Highlights
Holiday photos aren’t all dogs wearing antlers and Dad wearing eggnog. Join us in celebrating the IgoUgo photographers who managed to capture the spirit of the season, from New York to New Zealand... Continue reading Winter Wonderland: A Photo Tour
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 December 14, 2007 in Features
Can you name the country where this photo was taken? Take a stab at it and impress us with your geographical knowledge, or perhaps just your guessing skills... Continue reading Off the Map: Where Are These Girls?
Posted on November 15, 2007 in Features
At a weekend bachelor party in Austin, TX, IgoUgo Community Editor, beer enthusiast, and carnivore Charlie Davidson shows he has the guts to get through a weekend of eating, drinking, and floating... Continue reading Postcard from Austin: Bachelors' Beer and Brisket
Posted on October 15, 2007 in Community Highlights
Every autumn, as the leaves begin to turn, IgoUgo photographers turn on their cameras and capture some of their best shots of the year. We’re going around the world in fall photographs to celebrate their skill and our favorite season... Continue reading Around the World in Fall Photos
Posted on October 3, 2007 in Features
On a week-long trip to Croatia in August, IgoUgo Editorial Director Cameron Siewert faced her worst travel fear: the death of her camera. With a little help from her travel companions, she made a full recovery—and returned to show and tell... Continue reading Postcard from Croatia: Stolen Snapshots
Posted on July 25, 2007 in Site Updates
It's time to meet the winners you chose in IgoUgo's Photo Feud Contest! (Hint: You're looking at a grand-prize photograph.).. Continue reading Meet the Winners of IgoUgo's Photo Feud Contest
Posted on July 17, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web
We’ve always thought Canadians were particularly dedicated travelers, and now we have proof: the Travelocity.ca “Share Your Travel Experiences” Photo Contest, which is gathering amazing entries in its debut weeks... Continue reading Travel Photo Contest Kicks Off in Canada