November 2008 Archive
Posted on November 26, 2008 in Trip Ideas
From the city where “it wouldn’t be Christmas without carp” to the one where “little plum people” rule the season, read what IgoUgo members have to say about 10 of their favorite European Christmas markets... Continue reading 10 European Markets to Shop This Season
Posted on November 24, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Tales of colonial Cartagena and energetic Bogota, and an appealing exchange rate, have catapulted Colombia to the top of many travelers’ wish lists lately. Here are the sights IgoUgo members call “well worth the price of a direct flight from Miami.”.. Continue reading What Travelers Love About Colombia
Posted on November 21, 2008 in Trip Ideas
We can never anticipate which destinations are going to pop up as popular ones from week to week. This week, it is the great variety of choices among the top content that surprised us. At IgoUgo, we’re always on our toes... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Random Roaming
Posted on November 20, 2008 in IgoUgo Updates
Our members say that keeping up with the travels of IgoUgo writers and photographers they admire is one of the best parts of our travel community. So we’re happy to introduce a new friends feature that makes this a lot easier. Log in to check it out!.. Continue reading Friends Updates Are Here
Posted on November 19, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Not only do you have a four-day weekend coming up, your family and friends do, too. Take advantage of the effortlessly coordinated vacation days and steal away, if only for a few hours. Here are six suggestions from IgoUgo members... Continue reading Six Quick Thanksgiving Getaways
Posted on November 17, 2008 in Trip Ideas
In the Best of IgoUgo page’s first week, superb stories and photos from MilwVon’s Canadian polar bear adventure ice-stormed the rankings. Here’s what she and other members hot on the bears’ trails recommend for a memorable trip to Manitoba’s tundra... Continue reading Visiting Manitoba in Search of Polar Bears
Posted on November 14, 2008 in Trip Ideas
We’re all here for the same reason: a deep love of travel. However, as seasoned travelers, we know that nothing can foul things up like delays... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Not Waiting in Vain
Posted on November 11, 2008 in Travel Tips
When we asked how you pass time during layovers, we knew we’d get entertaining answers. Along with the arrests and antics, though, came plenty of good, lawful ideas. Here, what to do and what not to do, from IgoUgo members who’ve tried everything... Continue reading IgoUgo's Most Helpful and Hilarious Layover Advice
Posted on November 11, 2008 in Travel Tips
In a recent poll, you told us your favorite cities to explore during layovers. Here are your top international picks, along with ideas for embracing (and even intentionally planning) layovers. You’ll be turning down direct flights any chance you get... Continue reading How to Plan a Layover in Your Top 10 Cities
Posted on November 10, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Ah, travel: no matter how many places you go, more will always await. So although our location list tops 8,000 destinations, members introduce new spots often. Here are some of the newest; check them out for fresh trip ideas, or review one yourself... Continue reading Fresh Trip Ideas from Our Newest Locations
Posted on November 7, 2008 in Trip Ideas
As the world becomes more environmentally and fiscally conscious, train travel continues to become more popular as a greener mode of travel. And this week, trains won your votes both on Election Day and on IgoUgo... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Highly Trained
Posted on November 6, 2008 in IgoUgo Updates
Three cheers for travel? One-up that old count by rewarding your IgoUgo favorites with Cheers—and then Cheer some more. Keep going, because the content receiving the most nods (the Cheer-leaders?) lands on a brand-new page created by you... Continue reading A New Place to Find the Best of IgoUgo
Posted on November 6, 2008 in IgoUgo Updates
We’ve tallied your nominations and opened voting for the 2008 U GO! Awards. It’s time for you to choose the winners!.. Continue reading Vote Now in the 2008 U GO! Awards
Posted on November 4, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Every American has suggestions for things our new president should do when he gets to the White House. And every IgoUgo member, it seems, has ideas about what the rest of us must do in Washington. It was a close race, but here are some favorites... Continue reading IgoUgo Goes to Washington