April 2008 Archive
Posted on April 28, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Slum tourism, or “poorism,” has taken off recently—and been met with divided responses. Not ones to avoid the unpolished parts of any destination, IgoUgo travelers head to some of the world’s best-known slums and return to tell their tales... Continue reading Slum and Substance
Posted on April 25, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Move over, sea and sand: in a departure from recent weeks, IgoUgo travelers are researching trips big-city-style. You haven’t abandoned all thoughts of romantic island getaways, though—Manhattan Island tops the list... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Your Favorite Big Cities
Posted on April 24, 2008 in Trip Ideas
As US travelers continue their Cuba vigil, waiting for the day they can openly visit their intriguing neighbor, international IgoUgo members—and a few enterprising Americans—share their Havana tips and shed light on why this city is worth the wait... Continue reading Capturing Cuba: What to Expect in Havana & Beyond
Posted on April 23, 2008 in IgoUgo Updates
How far would you go to travel on the cheap—or to live the high life in a high-rise hotel? And just how close must a close friend be to earn couch honors while visiting your city?.. Continue reading Couch Crasher or Hotel Hound?
Posted on April 22, 2008 in Hotels
Just because you want to enjoy vacation’s little luxuries doesn’t mean you have to betray your recycling heart: at these eco-friendly accommodations, you can have your plush in-room bathrobes and your low-flow showerheads... Continue reading 10 Hotels Where Every Day Is Earth Day
Posted on April 21, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Hollywood is synonymous with those infamous 15 minutes of fame. But the best treasures in Los Angeles endure much longer than that: the permanent collections at the city’s renowned art museums. Rethink everything you’ve heard about LaLa Land... Continue reading Artsy Los Angeles: Four Must-See Museums
Posted on April 18, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Sometimes—today, for example—there’s no denying the allure of a relaxing vacation. For ideas on where to treat yourself to a blissful retreat, see which misty lakes, spa towns, and whimsical gardens are among IgoUgo’s most viewed pages this week... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Relaxation Vacation
Posted on April 16, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Katie Workman tells IgoUgo how she went from a food-allergy-plagued little girl to a cookbook editor and food writer willing to roam the world for a taste of its culinary offerings... Continue reading A Cookbook Editor Whips Up Perfect Trips
Posted on April 14, 2008 in Travel Tips
Jump on the train for the next trend in travel—literally. With airline bankruptcies and delays multiplying (and the threat of inspection-related flight cancellations lasting through June), we’d like to usher in the Summer of the Train... Continue reading IgoUgo's Tips & Trips for Summer Train Travel
Posted on April 11, 2008 in Trip Ideas
March was a busy month on the IgoUgo Travel Blog; with its focus on foodie travel, posts featured contributions from famous faces, and those famous around here. But the month’s busiest writers and photographers—many of them newbies—put us to shame... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: New Faces & Places
Posted on April 11, 2008 in Travel News
As August grows near, more eyes are trained on Beijing than ever before. But far from celebrating the grandeur of Tiananmen Square and the glory of the Great Wall, this week’s headlines focus on protests, kidnappings, and public rebukes... Continue reading Would You Travel to China This Summer?
Posted on April 10, 2008 in Trip Ideas
As ski season draws to an end, so too does our three-part SKI Magazine series on the best snow vacations for non-skiers. So think twice before you pass on that last invitation—especially if it’s to one of these top resorts for off-hill activities... Continue reading Top 10 Ski Resorts for Off-Hill Activities
Posted on April 8, 2008 in Hotels
You could plan a very nice getaway for $537. Or you could get one night in the average Moscow hotel room. IgoUgo members share which hotels provide the best value for your money in the world’s 10 most expensive cities for booking accommodations... Continue reading Where to Stay in the World's Most Expensive Cities
Posted on April 7, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Fresh from the Food Network debut of her new show Cooking for Real, former hip-hop DJ and serious foodie-traveler Sunny Anderson tells IgoUgo about traveling for the love of a clam roll and falling for German curry... Continue reading Travel Hungry: Food Network's Sunny Anderson
Posted on April 1, 2008 in Traveler of the Week
When we asked IgoUgo members to submit ideas for a guest blog post, zabelle answered with an inspiring pitch on the Florida Keys. Here, in her own words (and in a few borrowed from other IgoUgoers enamored with that Keys pace), she takes us there... Continue reading Guest Blogger zabelle Tours the Florida Keys