January 2009 Archive
Posted on January 30, 2009 in Trip Ideas
Finally, a love triangle to love: today is the second blogiversary of the blog and several new anniversary-trip reviews are in and Valentine’s Day is almost here. In honor of these rather romantic coincidences, some trip ideas from wedded wanderers... Continue reading Happy Blogiversary to Us, Happy Anniversary to You
Posted on January 29, 2009 in Trip Ideas
Over the past two years, we’ve learned something about Slug’s reviews: don’t read them if you’re hungry. This week, the writer—a pro at recording every meal’s details and making plates across Europe sound delicious—showcases small tastes of Spain... Continue reading Tapas-Hopping in Barcelona
Posted on January 28, 2009 in Trip Ideas
We knew koshkha was going to be fun the moment we saw her profile photo. As expected, the new member (and stuffed-bear handler) has already written her fair share of lively reviews in three transportive journals about Bhutan and Shimla, India... Continue reading Mugged by a Monkey & Other Himalayan Adventures
Posted on January 26, 2009 in Trip Ideas
Vanilla Sugar just might be the ideal IgoUgo member: she’s in a permanent state of travel. Traversing the US and Canada in her motor home on a 10,000-mile tour, she’s already shared some of her ultimate road-trip experiences. Here are five favorites... Continue reading Vanilla Sugar and the Ultimate Road Trip
Posted on January 23, 2009 in Trip Ideas
We don’t know much about D_a_n’s whereabouts over the past four years (other than that a break from IgoUgo was involved), but we do know that in December, he was shelling, birding, and snapping photos on Marco Island, Florida. And now, he’s here!.. Continue reading D_a_n: Back, but Lost in the Wilds of Marco Island
Posted on January 22, 2009 in Trip Ideas
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 January 21, 2009 in Travel Tips
It’s peak season for ski trips, but wouldn’t a little relaxation be nice, too? IgoUgo members recommend where and how to try snow tubing, the only mountain sport in which you’re supposed to be sitting on your bum... Continue reading IgoUgo's Favorite Snow-Tubing Trips and Tips
Posted on January 19, 2009 in Trip Ideas
Caves thought to lead to the bowels of the earth and a guide named Deth—the setup sounds like a movie we’d be too terrified to rent, but it’s actually a lovely story from new member eastridinglass about her trip to Laos... Continue reading New Member eastridinglass: Love and Deth in Laos
Posted on January 16, 2009 in IgoUgo Updates
Hey! Look up there! The IgoUgo blog has a new name, and a new focus on your greatest travels and best contributions. And beyond the blog, we’re unveiling more new features today to help you track both fans and friends... Continue reading Cheers to a New Name and New Features
Posted on January 13, 2009 in Traveler of the Week
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but we still kind of hoped for some reviews from amillionmilestogo, a new member who shared 750 photos from 90 locations since mid-November. Well, to employ another overused phrase, ask and you shall receive!.. Continue reading A Notable Newcomer Gets Writing
Posted on January 9, 2009 in Trip Ideas
Remember davidx? He took a little break after his first 100 journals—for three years. Now he’s back with #101, having visited a place we don’t often hear too much about: the far-flung Faroe Islands. See why he says they’re “wow and more wow!”.. Continue reading The X Factor of the Faroe Islands
Posted on January 8, 2009 in Photos
The photographs of frequent New York visitor Dutchnatasja often capture her love of Hudson River sunsets, Brooklyn Bridge crossings, and Rockefeller Center skaters. This visit, it snowed, which only meant one thing: it was on. Her camera, that is... Continue reading Scenes from a Classic New York Holiday
Posted on January 5, 2009 in Trip Ideas
December was a milestone month for longtime member LenR: the Aussie adventurer wrote his 100th IgoUgo travel journal. Then he kept going. He’s now at 104, with the last four celebrating the pleasures of Southern Spain... Continue reading LenR's Guides to Southern Spain