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 July 6, 2009 in Community Highlights
Dagmar Pelzer has been an IgoUgo member for eight years, but we’ve never seen her write as passionately about a trip as she does now. Her stories of excess in the UAE support her characterization of Dubai as a place "where everything is possible.".. Continue reading Dagmar Pelzer Does the Fabulous Hotels of Dubai
Posted on May 29, 2009 in Community Highlights
For his first journal in a year, Mutt presents “Ankara: One Man’s Dream.” So, naturally, we thought he’d been busy on an unusual (and, for him, seemingly easy) quest to visit Ankara. Not so; the title dreamer is actually Turkey’s founder... Continue reading A Dream Tour of Ankara, Turkey
Posted on February 17, 2009 in Community Highlights
Wherever Poole Party goes, her children aren’t far behind. And though the family’s wanderings are exotic, the littlest Pooles sound awfully well-behaved, proving they’re as mesmerized by their mom’s masterful kid-friendly itineraries as we are... Continue reading Poole Party Conquers 4 Continents with 3 Kids
Posted on January 22, 2009 in Community Highlights
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
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