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January 2010 Archive

Why the Musandam Peninsula Should Be on Your Radar Photo

Why the Musandam Peninsula Should Be on Your Radar

Posted on January 29, 2010 in Trip Ideas

It’s been four years since Overlander’s last trip journal, but it was worth the wait: with his new reviews, IgoUgo’s Oman expert introduces us to the delights of the Musandam Peninsula... Continue reading Why the Musandam Peninsula Should Be on Your Radar

Three Caribbean Trips to Brighten Your Winter Photo

Three Caribbean Trips to Brighten Your Winter

Posted on January 26, 2010 in Trip Ideas

Thank goodness for the IgoUgo members taking us island-hopping this winter: their journals are so sunny, we might be meeting our vitamin D requirement just looking at them. Soak up the rays yourself with our favorite Caribbean trips of the month... Continue reading Three Caribbean Trips to Brighten Your Winter

Marrakesh Highlights: Where to Stay, What to See Photo

Marrakesh Highlights: Where to Stay, What to See

Posted on January 21, 2010 in Travel Tips

On her first visit to Marrakesh, Morocco, manlalakbay finds all the “exotic beauty” she’d hoped to see: spices piled high in souks, cobras nipping at their masters’ heels in the Place Djemaa al-Fna, tagines at every turn... Continue reading Marrakesh Highlights: Where to Stay, What to See

Six Golden Destinations for Film Buffs Photo

Six Golden Destinations for Film Buffs

Posted on January 15, 2010 in Trip Ideas

With the Sundance Film Festival under way and the Golden Globes on Sunday, it’s a great week for film buffs. But when it’s time for a week away, where should these movie mavens go on location? IgoUgo members recommend stargazing in six destinations... Continue reading Six Golden Destinations for Film Buffs

New at IgoUgo: Photo Sets and Blog Comments Photo

New at IgoUgo: Photo Sets and Blog Comments

Posted on January 14, 2010 in IgoUgo Updates

We’re excited to introduce two new features that showcase our members’ talents behind the camera lens and in front of the IgoUgo community: IgoUgo Photo Sets and IgoUgo Community Blog comments... Continue reading New at IgoUgo: Photo Sets and Blog Comments

Got Some Green? Head to the World Buskers Festival Photo

Got Some Green? Head to the World Buskers Festival

Posted on January 8, 2010 in Trip Ideas

You’ve seen buskers all over the world, translating their talents into cash on sidewalks and subways. But have you ever seen more than a few at a time? Meet more than 450 buskers down under as they invade New Zealand for the World Buskers Festival... Continue reading Got Some Green? Head to the World Buskers Festival

10 Great Places to See the Northern Lights Photo

10 Great Places to See the Northern Lights

Posted on January 5, 2010 in Trip Ideas

The northern lights must be one of travel’s most brilliant motivators: every year they inspire legions of warm-weather fans to brave the Arctic’s dark days of winter. So where’s the best place to see them?.. Continue reading 10 Great Places to See the Northern Lights