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Myanmar Reflections

Posted on May 6, 2008 in Travel News

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We can’t help but react to the death and destruction in the wake of Saturday’s cyclone in Myanmar with a sense of personal loss; the journals and photos of travelers who have visited the isolated country are some of IgoUgo’s most indelible... Continue reading Myanmar Reflections

Would You Travel to China This Summer?

Posted on April 11, 2008 in Travel News

Would You Travel to China This Summer? Photo

As August grows near, more eyes are trained on Beijing than ever before. But far from celebrating the grandeur of Tiananmen Square and the glory of the Great Wall, this week’s headlines focus on protests, kidnappings, and public rebukes... Continue reading Would You Travel to China This Summer?

Eats in the East: Tokyo Dining Tips

Posted on March 5, 2008 in Community Highlights

Eats in the East: Tokyo Dining Tips Photo

In November, the respected Michelin Guides released its first-ever edition on Tokyo. For an unbiased look at where to eat—and how to eat—in this culinary hotbed, we look to our own IgoUgo gourmets... Continue reading Eats in the East: Tokyo Dining Tips

IgoUgo's Beijing Travel Tips for 2008

Posted on February 13, 2008 in IgoUgo Picks

IgoUgo's Beijing Travel Tips for 2008 Photo

Planning your summer trip to Beijing may feel like its own decathlon, but with this gold-medal itinerary from IgoUgo’s experienced China travelers, you’ll be able to cheer on your team while experiencing Beijing at its best... Continue reading IgoUgo's Beijing Travel Tips for 2008

Travelers Will Miss Seoul's Namdaemun Gate

Posted on February 12, 2008 in Travel News

Travelers Will Miss Seoul's Namdaemun Gate Photo

An arsonist torched South Korea’s Namdaemun gate Sunday, robbing the nation of one of its greatest treasures—and visitors to Seoul of one of the city’s historic highlights... Continue reading Travelers Will Miss Seoul's Namdaemun Gate

Off the Map: Green Hills of Asia

Posted on February 6, 2008 in Features

Off the Map: Green Hills of Asia Photo

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

Writers Tour Colombia, Argentina & Hong Kong

Posted on January 22, 2008 in Elsewhere on the Web

Writers Tour Colombia, Argentina & Hong Kong Photo

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

The Lost Girls' 14 Reasons to Love Bangkok

Posted on September 7, 2007 in Features

The Lost Girls' 14 Reasons to Love Bangkok Photo

The Lost Girls, a plucky trio of world travelers and IgoUgo members from Manhattan, fell for Bangkok in less than a New York minute. They explain how Thailand’s capital swept them off their feet—and why it will do the same to you... Continue reading The Lost Girls' 14 Reasons to Love Bangkok

Postcard from Beijing: Countdown to the Olympics

Posted on July 24, 2007 in Features

Postcard from Beijing: Countdown to the Olympics Photo

While wandering Beijing, an IgoUgo editor found it shockingly easy to escape the city’s past and impossible to shut out its future. So she cast an eye toward next summer and the question: Is Beijing ready to debut as an Olympic city?.. Continue reading Postcard from Beijing: Countdown to the Olympics