Posts Tagged "photos"
Posted on February 13, 2012 in Trip Ideas
Whether you’re embarking on your own “Sideways”-esque road trip, or just in search of some delicious sipping, you’ll find no shortage of amazing wine regions across America. Check out our list of America’s Top Wine Regions for some tasty travel ideas... Continue reading America’s Top Wine Regions
Posted on February 10, 2012 in Photos
A recent romantic phenomenon that seems like an old-world tradition can be viewed on bridges, fences, and railings around the world. Padlocks called “love locks”, inscribed with couples’ names, are locked on with hopes of locking in eternal love... Continue reading IgoUgo's Favorite Love Locks
Posted on February 2, 2012 in Photos
Okay, we admit it: we're suckers for decent animal photos. From the wary eyes, to the matted fur, to the hint of the feral that exists in the cutest of creatures, animals inspire a primitive empathy that nothing else can compete with... Continue reading Photos of the Week: Rest Easy
Posted on January 30, 2012 in IgoUgo Updates
It’s time to recognize the IgoUgo travel writing and photography that wowed you in 2011. So tell us, whose journals inspired your travels? Which photo made you wish you were there? We’re taking nominations for the 2011 U GO! Awards!.. Continue reading Send in Your Nominations for the 2011 U GO! Awards
Posted on January 23, 2012 in Trip Ideas
While most tourists only know about icy Moscow and gorgeous St. Petersburg, Russia is also home to a host of popular resort cities. From the beach-lined shores and subtropical climate of the Black Sea, to the ski-havens of the Northern Caucasus Mountains, Russia resort towns have plenty to offer any adventurous traveler... Continue reading Top Ten Resort Cities in Russia
Posted on January 20, 2012 in Photos
Statues like Michaelangelo's David are a part of our historical consciousness. When somebody we know makes a reference to the piece, we know what he's talking about, and we know that its name is a kind of shorthand for the Renaissance... Continue reading Photos of the Week: Stone Still
Posted on January 9, 2012 in Photos
Back in August we brought you a blog post about the photographic beauty of Eric Gauger’s work. Eric shares another round of photographs by this traveler that emphasize not only the beauty of the places he has visited, but also his photographic style... Continue reading More Photos from Notes From the Road
Posted on January 5, 2012 in Photos
It's common for major artists to have paintings more famous than they are. In the case of Vincent Van Gogh, for example, you can recognize Starry Night -- but there's a very good chance you can't say much about the painter behind the image... Continue reading Photos of the Week: In the Mirror
Posted on December 22, 2011 in Photos
IgoUgo asks, “Where does one of Forbes Top 5 billionaires holiday with his family?” Perhaps it’s some remote Island in the middle of the ocean. (Well, kind of.) Try Sydney, Australia. Bill Gates and family are spending a month-long vacation there... Continue reading IgoUgo’s Top Picks for Summer in Sydney
Posted on December 19, 2011 in Trip Ideas
While it may be hard to believe, there are many people who enjoy the cold and snow for many reasons other than skiing and winter sports. Here we present to you our top ten winter hotels and the activities that accompany them that will make you want to venture to a cold location for the winter... Continue reading IgoUgo's Top Ten Winter Hotels