July 2008 Archive
Posted on July 31, 2008 in Trip Ideas
The best of times or the worst of times? As the month when Europeans traditionally flee their cities for extended vacations, August offers visitors to the continent a unique experience. Here are the pros and cons of crossing the Atlantic in August... Continue reading Europe in August: Fun and Frightful
Posted on July 29, 2008 in Trip Ideas
This summer, IgoUgo travelers are letting the fun come to them—almost. (We knew our travel addicts wouldn’t give in to the idea of a staycation so easily.) From Philly to San Diego, we’ve gleaned some helpful tips for great American trips... Continue reading This American Summer: Finding Fun Close to Home
Posted on July 25, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Despite summer being one-third over (sorry to be a buzzkill for all you sun-worshippers), IgoUgo members still don’t want to beat the heat. Hot-weather destinations shine like the sun this week as summer continues to sizzle... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Warm Up to Some Hot Spots
Posted on July 24, 2008 in Photos
Don’t try these activities at home. While traveling? Well, have at them! Just as the IgoUgo photographers who snapped—or starred in—these pictures are thrilled to live on the edge, we’re thrilled they shared their adventurous photos with us... Continue reading Don't Try This at Home: Wild Vacation Photos
Posted on July 21, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Every time you read an IgoUgo review, you learn something new. If you read enough of them, we’re pretty sure you could pull off some Ken Jennings-style Jeopardy! wins—or at least show up some fifth grader... Continue reading World Trivia Learned from IgoUgo Reviews
Posted on July 18, 2008 in Trip Ideas
If Europe dominated the previous week in travel, this week is all about the good ol' U.S. of A... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Join Us in the US
Posted on July 17, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Some of the best IgoUgo reviews are the ones that make us laugh out loud at their off-the-wall oddity. The world has a surprising amount of wacky things to see—and a surprising number of travelers willing to go out of their way to find them... Continue reading Weird-but-True Travel Ideas
Posted on July 16, 2008 in Trip Ideas
If you've already closed the book on the American literary itineraries we recently spotlighted, check out IgoUgo members’ recommendations for putting that university Brit lit class to good use... Continue reading Bookmark This: UK Literary Destinations
Posted on July 13, 2008 in Travel Tips
The rising costs of driving and flying are bad news for any traveler, but when the going gets expensive, IgoUgo members get creative—and get out of town. To help you save cash and your vacation, here are seven ways to steal away for next to nothing... Continue reading Free or Nearly Free Summer Vacations
Posted on July 11, 2008 in Trip Ideas
Some items—berets, scones, Vespas—just look better in Europe. Is vacation one of those things? Judging by the week at IgoUgo, yes... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: At Europe's Edge
Posted on July 9, 2008 in IgoUgo Updates
Think of us as your enablers. By adding a boatload of new hotel reviews, launching better writing tools, and upping the amount of photos you can attach to reviews, we just made it easy for you to spend hours planning and reliving your summer travels... Continue reading The Sky's the Limit on Photos
Posted on July 7, 2008 in Trip Ideas
What’s it like to run with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain? You can ask the folks on today’s run—if you can catch them—or you can read about IgoUgo’s intrepid (some would say insane) travelers who risked everything for the experience... Continue reading The Insane of IgoUgo Run with the Bulls
Posted on July 3, 2008 in Trip Ideas
With the cost of travel higher than ever, staying local is the way to go this Independence Day. So before you sign off for the weekend, here are some quick IgoUgo member picks for celebrating our favorite birthday girl: America the beautiful... Continue reading Fireworks at Every Birthday: Happy Fourth of July!
Posted on July 1, 2008 in Trip Ideas
In honor of grill season, here’s a list that’s a little dry and a little saucy: 10 barbecue joints favored by IgoUgo travelers. Let their picks guide you to an off-the-rack restaurant you’re guaranteed to enjoy... Continue reading 10 Favorite Barbecue Joints in the US