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TravelingD's Tanzania Safari Turns Heads

Posted on June 10, 2009 in Community Highlights

TravelingD's Tanzania Safari Turns Heads Photo

He spent his vacation looking at animals. The animals looked right back at him. And now we can’t stop looking at his safari journal. TravelingD’s trip comes alive as he says, “I never want to visit another zoo.” Neither do we, TravelingD... Continue reading TravelingD's Tanzania Safari Turns Heads

Five Newcomers Share Unique Trips

Posted on May 4, 2009 in Community Highlights

Five Newcomers Share Unique Trips Photo

Covering topics as varied as Northern California’s wine trails, Tanzania’s lesser-known safari parks, and Panama’s most affordable hotels, the inspiring debuts of five new IgoUgo members already have us wondering where the travelers will go next... Continue reading Five Newcomers Share Unique Trips

Five Eco-Friendly Trips for Earth Day

Posted on April 21, 2009 in Community Highlights

Five Eco-Friendly Trips for Earth Day Photo

When a lodge or tour operator bills itself as eco-friendly, how do you know that’s true? Follow in the footsteps of travelers who have tried them and you won’t have to wonder. Here, five earth-friendly trips IgoUgo members have taken and recommend... Continue reading Five Eco-Friendly Trips for Earth Day

IgoUgo Goes to the Congo

Posted on April 1, 2009 in Community Highlights

IgoUgo Goes to the Congo Photo

We were skeptical when IgoUgo designer fallschirmhosen announced he’d be visiting the Congo, but now that he’s returned with a journal about a pygmy village, an okapi reserve, and one of Africa’s highest peaks, we kind of understand his derring-do... Continue reading IgoUgo Goes to the Congo

Thrilling Safaris in Kenya and South Africa

Posted on March 16, 2009 in Community Highlights

Thrilling Safaris in Kenya and South Africa Photo

We first spotlighted actonsteve’s East Africa safari in December, but that was before his latest journal introduced what just may be the best part of his trip. And NancyK P is sharing stories from her own safari in South Africa, scary snakes and all... Continue reading Thrilling Safaris in Kenya and South Africa

Exploring Egypt: MichaelJM, NiceGinna, Liam & More

Posted on January 22, 2009 in Community Highlights

Exploring Egypt: MichaelJM, NiceGinna, Liam & More Photo

Ancient Egypt had its boy king; we have our Travel Writer of the Year. And incidentally, the two recently met up (metaphorically speaking) along the Nile. Several other IgoUgo members are sharing great new stories from Egypt, too... Continue reading Exploring Egypt: MichaelJM, NiceGinna, Liam & More

A Humorous Adventurer's Guide to Kenya & Tanzania

Posted on December 1, 2008 in Community Highlights

A Humorous Adventurer's Guide to Kenya & Tanzania Photo

Is there a better companion for a safari than actonsteve? Judging by the presence of his recent Africa journals on the Best of IgoUgo page, we’d say no. Who else would exude such candor, right down to the fact that Karen Blixen was one “saucy minx?”.. Continue reading A Humorous Adventurer's Guide to Kenya & Tanzania

Intro to Africa: Eight Countries for First-Timers

Posted on September 17, 2008 in Community Highlights

Intro to Africa: Eight Countries for First-Timers Photo

Africa inspires intense wonder, but it’s not unusual for first-time visitors to wonder equally about which part of the vast continent to see. Members shed light on the question to help you find the storied light of Africa and the trip of your dreams... Continue reading Intro to Africa: Eight Countries for First-Timers

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