June 2008 Archive
Posted on June 30, 2008 in Trip Ideas
The number of travelers visiting New Orleans doubled in 2007 compared to the year before, and IgoUgo members were among those visiting the recovering city—some to remember, some to discover, some to party... Continue reading Visiting Today’s New Orleans
Posted on June 27, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Despite a flailing dollar, it seems that interest in Europe is still as high as the Euro itself. Though North American hot spots such as Vegas and Cancun still reigned in some cases, Old World wonder has not waned... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Intercontinental Content
Posted on June 25, 2008 in Photos
A West Coast IgoUgo member spotted three familiar landmarks in this photo to name the correct location in mere minutes... Continue reading Off the Map: You Know Your Mount Rainier
Posted on June 23, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Since Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum opened in Bilbao in 1997, the city has seen its urban renewal mirrored in newly renowned restaurants. Local chef Sabin Arana Beaskoetxea tells IgoUgo why the area’s Basque cuisine tastes so fresh... Continue reading Cooking Basque Cuisine in Bilbao
Posted on June 20, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Though summer begins in earnest tomorrow, the season has been in full effect for quite some time to IgoUgo members. This week is no exception—warm weather spots abound, and everyone wants a place to cool off during the longest day of the year... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Too Hot to Handle
Posted on June 18, 2008 in Trip Ideas
From socialite-studded Southampton to family-packed Ocean City, it can be difficult to claim a spot at the beach—or anywhere else—before Labor Day in the Northeast. To help, IgoUgo members name favorite places short on crowds and commute time... Continue reading Alternative Northeast: 15 Summer Getaways
Posted on June 17, 2008 in Photos
Traveled far and wide? How about high? Name this spot, where a mountain dwarfs high-rises, to prove you’re at the peak of your geographical prowess... Continue reading Off the Map: Solve a Mountain Mystery
Posted on June 16, 2008 in Travel Tips
So you’ve decided to see America’s cities this summer. Smart—but where to start? Here are 10 US cities with stand-out tourism websites... Continue reading 10 US Cities with Tourism Sites to See
Posted on June 13, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Last week we told you about Asia's rise at IgoUgo; top journals included tips for Taipei, Tibet, and Tokyo. The trend continues this week, with Bangkok joining the ranks of IgoUgo’s top 10 destinations... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Bangkok Also Rises
Posted on June 12, 2008 in Traveler of the Week
With 58 Top-Rated journals, IgoUgo Hall of Fame member phileasfogg has spent many more than 80 days around the world. Though a good portion of her journals covers travels around her vast homeland of India, phileasfogg is no stranger to strange lands... Continue reading 5 Questions for phileasfogg
Posted on June 11, 2008 in IgoUgo Updates
IgoUgo has not been idle this year, as evidenced by the unveiling of our beach muscles just in time for summer. That means cool new tools for all you writers and photographers—and more features to keep everyone moving in the right direction... Continue reading IgoUgo Is Ready for Summer
Posted on June 9, 2008 in Trip Ideas
If you’re looking for gay-friendly destinations, accommodations, or nightlife, IgoUgo travelers have plenty of recommendations. Beyond that, many have shared stories from LGBT Pride events; here are some festivities worth a summer trip or two... Continue reading Guide to a Summer of Pride
Posted on June 6, 2008 in Trip Ideas
We’ve gotten used to seeing certain things top IgoUgo’s list of most-viewed pages each week: destinations like Las Vegas, sights like the Statue of Liberty, and journals like Girls Gone Wild. But this week, you sent a lot of new content to the top... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Alaska and Asia On Top
Posted on June 4, 2008 in Trip Ideas
The world is full of beautiful beaches, but on many of them, you’ll be communing with a few thousand fellow sun-lovers rather than with nature. Here are 10 beaches where IgoUgo travelers enjoyed pristine waters in blissful solitude... Continue reading A Pristine Beach for Every Traveler
Posted on June 3, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Britain’s new marketing campaign makes us want to Be a Brit Different, too. So while we love London, we also love IgoUgo members’ ideas for enjoying seven other vibrant English cities. These spots offer no less than London—except maybe less crowds... Continue reading 7 Must-See English Cities, London Not Included