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June 2011 Archive

Our Picks for Summer Jazz Festivals Photo

Our Picks for Summer Jazz Festivals

Posted on June 29, 2011 in Trip Ideas

As we approach the height of summer -- a time when so many music festivals are in full swing -- IgoUgo is here with our picks for the top summer jazz festivals... Continue reading Our Picks for Summer Jazz Festivals

Traveler of the Week is Wearing the Green Photo

Traveler of the Week is Wearing the Green

Posted on June 24, 2011 in Traveler of the Week

Ireland has a reputation as a literary country -- a fact which has, for better or worse, exerted an influence on the kinds of tourists it attracts. The traveler who keeps a diary of all her experiences will likely enjoy a visit to Beckett's birthplace... Continue reading Traveler of the Week is Wearing the Green

Remembering Frank Lloyd Wright and Fallingwater Photo

Remembering Frank Lloyd Wright and Fallingwater

Posted on June 22, 2011 in Travel News

At the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Frank Lloyd Wright studied architecture, which paved the way for his first job as a draftsman in Chicago. Over 1,000 designs later, he's considered “the greatest American architect of all time.".. Continue reading Remembering Frank Lloyd Wright and Fallingwater

Photos of the Week: Beachcombers Photo

Photos of the Week: Beachcombers

Posted on June 21, 2011 in Photos

Photos of beaches are nothing special in the online travel world. At IgoUgo, we've seen enough pictures of Ibiza, Cancun and Miami to navigate their shores without assistance from a map. But that doesn't mean we can't appreciate a standout... Continue reading Photos of the Week: Beachcombers

Where to Eat Brunch in New York Photo

Where to Eat Brunch in New York

Posted on June 20, 2011 in Food and Drink

The boozy Sunday brunch is a staple of a true New Yorker's existence. In Manhattan, there are two main types: all-you-can-drink and three-cocktails-or-less... Continue reading Where to Eat Brunch in New York

In Praise of Prague Photo

In Praise of Prague

Posted on June 15, 2011 in Trip Ideas

With the re-opening of Prague’s Golden Lane and the publication of flyingscot4’s brand new journal, “Prague -- A Meetin’ Place,” it seems like a good time to highlight this capital city... Continue reading In Praise of Prague

Discover NYC in Five Activities This Summer Photo

Discover NYC in Five Activities This Summer

Posted on June 13, 2011 in Trip Ideas

It’s finally summer; time to take all those vacations you’ve been dreaming about. If New York City is on your list of vacation destinations (and it should be), you’re in for a treat... Continue reading Discover NYC in Five Activities This Summer

Eating in London Photo

Eating in London

Posted on June 9, 2011 in Food and Drink

The foggy birthplace of the modern lingua franca is well known for grease-laden pies, coal-black puddings and fried eggs covered in beans. But the commonwealth also has, as many of our members can tell you, plenty to satisfy even the pickiest eater... Continue reading Eating in London

10 of our Favorite Animal Photos – Say Cheese! Photo

10 of our Favorite Animal Photos – Say Cheese!

Posted on June 8, 2011 in Photos

Our IgoUgo members photograph everything from castles and kings, to hills and valleys, and soup to nuts during their world journeys. Sometimes even the animal kingdom will cooperate in posing for a great shot... Continue reading 10 of our Favorite Animal Photos – Say Cheese!

Photos of the Week: Tripped Out Photo

Photos of the Week: Tripped Out

Posted on June 7, 2011 in Photos

As a lot of our members can tell you, travel photography is art. The hastiest snapshot can stand on its own alongside a classical painting, provided it showcases a novel sense of aesthetics... Continue reading Photos of the Week: Tripped Out

The Five Lands: Cinque Terre Photo

The Five Lands: Cinque Terre

Posted on June 6, 2011 in Photos

With many festivals and events this year held in observance of Italy’s 150th anniversary of unification, IgoUgo this week visits the Italian Riviera, specifically the five towns called Cinque Terre... Continue reading The Five Lands: Cinque Terre

Bring on the Sparkling Wines! Photo

Bring on the Sparkling Wines!

Posted on June 3, 2011 in Food and Drink

Summer in the city also means the start of wine drinking season, particularly sparkling wine. Sparkling wines range from inexpensive Cavas to fancy, vintage Champagnes; they're both refreshing and versatile... Continue reading Bring on the Sparkling Wines!

Introducing our Partnership with Mygola Photo

Introducing our Partnership with Mygola

Posted on June 2, 2011 in Travel News

Our old friend Jeeves may have gone the way of dial-up, but the concept behind him is still as powerful as ever. That’s why it pleases us to present our latest feature: an exclusive partnership with travel planning service Mygola... Continue reading Introducing our Partnership with Mygola

Paris in the Springtime: Tennis Anyone? Photo

Paris in the Springtime: Tennis Anyone?

Posted on June 1, 2011 in Trip Ideas

It feels like all things Paris this week with Woody Allen’s new movie, “Midnight in Paris” and David McCullough’s just published “The Greater Journey” chronicling Americans in Paris... Continue reading Paris in the Springtime: Tennis Anyone?