March 2009 Archive
Posted on March 30, 2009 in IgoUgo Updates
Where’s the last place you went? A restaurant? A store? Amsterdam? Wherever it was, now would be a great time to review it, because writing a review has never been this easy. Two words: one page... Continue reading A Better Way to Write Travel Reviews
Posted on March 27, 2009 in Trip Ideas
Two longtime IgoUgo members return to writing with different takes on Peru, while a third expands his authoritative travel journal on the Maya ruins of Mexico... Continue reading Romance and Ruins in Peru and Mexico
Posted on March 25, 2009 in Trip Ideas
Liam Hetherington made one of the best New Year’s resolutions we’ve heard: go around the world in 80 meals, without leaving his hometown. Even better? He’s kept it. The best news? He’s reviewing every meal, we’re 10 in, and there are 70 to go!.. Continue reading Liam Hetherington: Around the World in 80 Meals
Posted on March 24, 2009 in Hotels
Travelers trading places for vacation: brilliant move or bad news? Take our 1-minute poll to share your opinion about home exchanges... Continue reading IgoUgo Snap Poll: Yes or No to Home Exchanges?
Posted on March 23, 2009 in Traveler of the Week
We always try to share what’s new at IgoUgo, but how about who’s new? Here are some new members with travel reviews and photos you won’t want to miss. Join us in welcoming them!.. Continue reading Five Notable Newcomers Share Their Travels
Posted on March 20, 2009 in Trip Ideas
With a giant portfolio of places visited and an encyclopedic collection of travel reviews and experiences, dangaroo’s areas of expertise are many. One thing that stands out, though, is his talent for picking overlooked destinations in Eastern Europe... Continue reading Underrated Eastern Europe Charms dangaroo
Posted on March 18, 2009 in Trip Ideas
If you haven’t yet heard about Bill Pfeffer’s around-the-world trip, you’re in for a treat. The traveler and his wife took a year to go from Indonesia to the US—no flying allowed—and now he’s sharing the overland trip in gripping installments... Continue reading Around the World with Bill Pfeffer: China Tales
Posted on March 17, 2009 in Trip Ideas
Ex-Dubliner rufusni is anything but green when it comes to exploring Ireland’s capital. Except on St. Patrick’s Day, that is: last year she was a first-timer at the city’s famous parade. Her review, part of a recently expanded journal, describes it... Continue reading Saint Patrick's Day in Dublin with rufusni
Posted on March 16, 2009 in Trip Ideas
We first spotlighted actonsteve’s East Africa safari in December, but that was before his latest journal introduced what just may be the best part of his trip. And NancyK P is sharing stories from her own safari in South Africa, scary snakes and all... Continue reading Thrilling Safaris in Kenya and South Africa
Posted on March 13, 2009 in Photos
Among the vibrant nature photos streaming into IgoUgo this week, these captivating shots of sea creatures and feathered fauna stand out. Our expectations for your travel photos have always been sky-high; now they’re also sea-deep... Continue reading A Great Week for Nature Photography
Posted on March 11, 2009 in Trip Ideas
The title of lo7la’s new travel journal, The Adventure Queen, refers to her Down Under destination, but it suits the daredevil writer equally well: her experiences rafting, bungee jumping, and luging in Queenstown, New Zealand, are royally wild... Continue reading Adventure Queen lo7la Jumps All Over Queenstown
Posted on March 10, 2009 in Trip Ideas
The wonders of Italy have been good to IgoUgo lately: its largest lake brought mooncross back to us after a 3-year break; its most famous ruin inspired morph! to write; and a cute stranger with mozzarella had deeandrews sharing her first story... Continue reading Stories Inspired by Italy's Lakes, Ruins, and Men
Posted on March 6, 2009 in Trip Ideas
Whether she’s exploring Kentucky bourbon festivals or Ohio ice-cream shops, self-proclaimed staycation princess jmariep has mastered the art of getting away, nearby. Her latest close port of call? Indianapolis for the "greatest thing ever.".. Continue reading Meet jmariep, Princess of the Sweet Staycation
Posted on March 5, 2009 in Trip Ideas
From those who like to sip local wine to the member who says he adopts a “vacation beer diet,” IgoUgo travelers enjoy trying local tipples on trips. Just in time for spring break, they pick the best places to sample some of the world’s iconic drinks... Continue reading A Toast to Travel: 10 Places to Try World Drinks
Posted on March 4, 2009 in Trip Ideas
Two days on Oahu had a way of making azsunluvr prioritize paradise. High on her list: beach-hopping, pancake breakfasts, and sunset dinners. We couldn’t have whiled away a tropical weekend better ourselves... Continue reading Two Days on Oahu with azsunluvr
Posted on March 2, 2009 in Trip Ideas
Missed Mardi Gras? There’s still no time like the present to join in New Orleans’ comeback, says IgoUgo charter member Jim Rosenberg. It helps that he knows how to experience Fat Tuesday even if there isn’t a parade in sight... Continue reading Jim Rosenberg's Bons Temps in New Orleans