February 2009 Archive
Posted on February 26, 2009 in IgoUgo Updates
It’s live! Our new photo uploader, that is. Since introducing a beta version two weeks ago, we made some improvements and are happy to introduce a final product that allows you to share up to 50 photos at once... Continue reading Uploading Travel Photos Just Got Easier
Posted on February 25, 2009 in Trip Ideas
After well over 100 IgoUgo journals, we thought we knew Hall of Famer Wildcat Dianne. But who knew she was a history major in college? The traveling historian used two recent trips to Atlanta to explore three of America’s most important sites... Continue reading Wildcat Dianne's Atlanta Visits Are History
Posted on February 23, 2009 in Trip Ideas
If you’ve ever dreamed of having Rome all to yourself (and, after one time doing the Sistine Chapel squeeze, who hasn’t?), take a look at American91’s secret for how to find yourself alone on the Spanish Steps... Continue reading Run, American91, Run Through Italy
Posted on February 19, 2009 in Trip Ideas
We can’t claim to be impartial about Uruguay’s capital—two IgoUgo editors call it home, after all—but SeenThat’s newest journal from the city is lovely no matter how you look at it. Three years after his first visit, he’s back for more Montevideo... Continue reading SeenThat Returns to Uruguay for More Montevideo
Posted on February 18, 2009 in Trip Ideas
She was in Asheville, NC, for the holidays, but as you might infer from her member name, vampirefan wasn’t going to let this trip be all sugar and spice. After checking out the Biltmore Estate’s holiday scenes, she went on to darker haunts... Continue reading Asheville Homes Haunt vampirefan in a Good Way
Posted on February 17, 2009 in Trip Ideas
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 February 16, 2009 in IgoUgo Updates
A national park junkie, an avid cruiser, an impulsive hiker, a mom traveling with son, an Alaska expert, a newlywed in high heels, a Semester at Sea grad, a barefoot photographer, and a man bent on visiting every country: behold the Class of 2008!.. Continue reading IgoUgo Hall of Fame Welcomes Nine New Members
Posted on February 13, 2009 in IgoUgo Updates
Got a second? We can’t wait for you to try out the features we just launched. From IgoUgo Forums to the Best of IgoUgo page to a new journal feature, we have quite a few changes to announce... Continue reading New Travel Forums, Journal Covers, and More
Posted on February 11, 2009 in Trip Ideas
IgoUgo’s belle of Bristol, barbara, returns to journaling with a collection of places to explore in her adopted English city. Get ready for an adventure: from balloons to boats to bridges, she leads an active itinerary... Continue reading Beautiful Bristol Takes barbara to New Heights
Posted on February 9, 2009 in Trip Ideas
This Valentine’s Day, fall in love with travel all over again by indulging in some chocolate tourism. We’ve rounded up your favorite sweet spots before, but that list was a trifle too short to satisfy; this time we’re going straight to the source... Continue reading IgoUgo's Top 10 Destinations for Chocolate Tourism
Posted on February 6, 2009 in Trip Ideas
It’s always good news when IgoUgo Hall of Famer phileasfogg creates a new journal, but her latest, about a journey to twin towns in Himachal Pradesh, India, is especially notable for its unforgettable opening and perfect close... Continue reading Bad Luck, Good Trip: phileasfogg Heads to Himachal
Posted on February 4, 2009 in Trip Ideas
An IgoUgo member since July, Praskipark more than doubled her journal count in January. It’s no wonder the English expat and Poland resident is so prolific—she knows Europe like the back of her passport... Continue reading Praskipark Picks Favorites Across Europe
Posted on February 2, 2009 in Trip Ideas
It’s Groundhog Day all over again, and six more weeks of winter have been decreed. On the bright side, that’s ample time for a ski trip, and we love the new piste picks from Lenuca, ScarlettO, Huggins, and Rigoulene—one is even called Badger Pass... Continue reading Six More Weeks of Winter? Let's All Go Skiing!