July 2011 Archive
Posted on July 29, 2011 in Travel News
With every new journal, tip and review, our members make IgoUgo the wonderful place it is. That’s why we’re celebrating their accomplishments in the 2010 Hall of Fame... Continue reading Announcing the Winners of our 2010 Hall of Fame
Posted on July 27, 2011 in Trip Ideas
Werner Herzog’s “Cave of Forgotten Dreams” could well be our only opportunity to see the oldest cave art in the world. The movie’s Chauvet Cave reminds us of the unlikely but wondrous chance that we might stumble upon the previously unknown... Continue reading Visiting New Discoveries
Posted on July 25, 2011 in Food and Drink
When you have friends visiting -- particularly from the West Coast -- you may need some vegetarian options for dinner and/or brunch. You can become an entertaining hero/heroine by keeping a go to list of restaurants that cater to vegetarians, locavores and omnivores on hand... Continue reading Satisfying Vegetarian Options in NYC
Posted on July 20, 2011 in Trip Ideas
Whatever your definition of a fun house, you might want to change it after seeing these photos. On trips across the world, our members came across these odd, interesting, and one-of-a-kind attractions. For a different kind of fun, take a moment with IgoUgo... Continue reading Funhouses Across the Globe
Posted on July 19, 2011 in Photos
Expensive hotels come in two distinct flavors: the borderline palace which pops up in major cities, and the scenic hideaways of isolated villages like Aspen... Continue reading Photos of the Week: Long Range
Posted on July 18, 2011 in Trip Ideas
Trying to fit Barcelona into just one weekend may seem like a daunting task, but when you focus on one main aspect, such as architecture, it makes it easy to narrow down your list of things to do... Continue reading Wanderbliss Weekend Itinerary: Barcelona, Spain
Posted on July 13, 2011 in Trip Ideas
Is any cathedral more iconic than St. Basil’s in Red Square? Undoubtedly Moscow’s most visited and photographed attraction, the landmark is celebrating its 450th birthday with exhibitions and celebrations this year... Continue reading The Crown Jewel of Moscow
Posted on July 11, 2011 in Food and Drink
Depending on whom you ask, the label “pub food” can double as a compliment or an insult. The term that signifies anything from scones to bangers and mash can easily inspire both interest and abject revulsion... Continue reading Fancying Pub Food
Posted on July 7, 2011 in Food and Drink
For New Yorkers, Montreal is a little slice of France a mere six and a half hours away. Our girls' Weekend up in the city nominally began as a trip to the 32nd Jazz Festival, then quickly evolved into an opportunity to eat, drink and dance... Continue reading Vive La Montreal
Posted on July 6, 2011 in Trip Ideas
One hundred years ago, the explorer Hiram Bingham III discovered the ruins of Machu Picchu in the Andes mountains. At the time, the find was so unprecedented that he wasn’t sure if anyone would believe it was real... Continue reading Machu Picchu: 100 Years of Discovery