August 2009 Archive
Posted on August 31, 2009 in Traveler of the Week
Among the wide array of fascinating new members we’ve welcomed lately, these five stand out for their insightful reviews and lovely photos. Take a look at their contributions, and enjoy the fact that they’re just getting started!.. Continue reading Five Notable Newcomers in Europe, Asia, and the US
Posted on August 28, 2009 in Trip Ideas
IgoUgo Bard of Bangkok SeenThat is writing about his signature city this summer, and one highlight answers questions about the Thai capital’s markets: “Is that Rolex real? What are they doing with these tiny garlands? How do I eat a soup on a boat?”.. Continue reading SeenThat's Top Five Bangkok Markets
Posted on August 27, 2009 in Photos
Roving photographer 12CGTV has been sharing his best shots since the start of IgoUgo, and this year has been no different. As he and his camera cruised around Mexico, California, Hawaii, Alaska, New Orleans, and Vegas, he snapped these vivid photos... Continue reading A Round of Applause for 12CGTV's Travel Photos
Posted on August 25, 2009 in Trip Ideas
A boat ride under Niagara Falls, a trip up the CN Tower, a nice downtown hotel, a restaurant with a great ambiance: MilwVon sure knows how to take a business trip!.. Continue reading MilwVon Gets Down to Business and Sees Toronto
Posted on August 21, 2009 in Trip Ideas
In his tenth Peru journal, LenR’s account of an epic trip enters Puno, a curious place that the generally amiable traveler calls a “much maligned small town” where you “see everything in a short time and get out quickly.” How’d it get such a bum rap?.. Continue reading LenR Triumphs Over Puno in His Tenth Peru Journal
Posted on August 20, 2009 in Trip Ideas
From the islands of the Puget Sound to the beaches of San Diego, the West Coast’s natural beauty is a big draw for travelers. But it’s the little wonders of the West—that charming B&B, that unforgettable oyster stew—that make a trip truly special... Continue reading Best of the West Coast: Hotels, Restaurants & More
Posted on August 18, 2009 in Trip Ideas
According to Amber Autumn, the locals of Chalmette, Louisiana, are addicted to crawfish—and she would know. She’s a crawfish-craving resident herself, along with the Crawfish Couple and the Crawfish Beauty Queen. She explains in her newest journal... Continue reading Amber Autumn: Chalmette, LA, Is Crazy for Crawfish
Posted on August 14, 2009 in Trip Ideas
Halifax resident nofootprint may have treaded lightly in the 69 (and counting!) countries she’s visited, but she’s already left quite a mark on IgoUgo after less than two weeks as a member. Her reviews and stories are as enthusiastic as they come... Continue reading See the World or Bust: nofootprint Is On Her Way
Posted on August 12, 2009 in Travel Tips
Despite the catchy member name, we have yet to see Two For the Road take to the road—we keep catching them cruising fabulous waters instead. First we salivated over their South Pacific sailing; now we’re mad about their Mediterranean adventure... Continue reading Two For the Road's Tips for a Mediterranean Cruise
Posted on August 10, 2009 in Photos
Leave it to a U GO! Award-winning photographer to artfully capture the contradictions of China’s cities. EsslingerBrian shared 530 photos from Beijing, Shanghai, and Xian, and while you should see the slideshow, we wanted to show off our favorites... Continue reading EsslingerBrian Takes Us on a Photo Tour of China
Posted on August 6, 2009 in Trip Ideas
Many IgoUgo summer reviews are coming from travelogues about driving America’s highways or finding simple slices of Americana in big, bright cities. To inspire your own nearby getaway, take a look at these excerpts from the melting pot of America... Continue reading Your Favorite American Attractions This Summer
Posted on August 4, 2009 in Trip Ideas
For his first trip to Key West, RoBoNC planned quite an entrance, choosing to fly into Miami and drive the Overseas Highway through the Keys. And when the road reached its end, he kept moving, hopping a boat for the 70-mile trip west to Dry Tortugas... Continue reading To See the Keys, RoBoNC Hits the Overseas Highway
Posted on August 3, 2009 in Trip Ideas
We hang on every word when mediterranean_girl writes of living in Italy and weekending in places like Spain and Germany. This time those words include flamenco, tapas, alcazar, and sangria; like mediterranean_girl, we’re smitten with Seville... Continue reading Our mediterranean_girl Goes Wandering in Seville