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September 2011 Archive

Traveler of the Week on an East African Safari Photo

Traveler of the Week on an East African Safari

Posted on September 30, 2011 in Traveler of the Week

IgoUgo traveler MilwVon's many travels show that she takes Mark Twain's words, "Explore. Dream. Discover," to heart. Her recent trip to Kenya and Tanzania is no exception... Continue reading Traveler of the Week on an East African Safari

As the Leaves Turn Photo

As the Leaves Turn

Posted on September 28, 2011 in Photos

The unusual weather in New York City this week hasn’t put a damper on my expectations for autumn. If you’re planning on taking a fall foliage drive, check out the peak times on The Weather Channel website, which features maps for nine U.S. regions... Continue reading As the Leaves Turn

Where Do We Come From? Photo

Where Do We Come From?

Posted on September 21, 2011 in Trip Ideas

When magazines publish lists of people’s favorite hobbies, the study of genealogy usually lands in the top ten. From TV shows like “Who Do You Think You Are” to websites like Ancestry.com, tracing your family tree has become a common -- and fascinating -- pursuit... Continue reading Where Do We Come From?

Things to See and Do in Old Hoi An Photo

Things to See and Do in Old Hoi An

Posted on September 16, 2011 in Trip Ideas

Settled since the first century, the ancient town of Hoi An was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Today, it makes a great stop on any Vietnam trip... Continue reading Things to See and Do in Old Hoi An

How to Get Around in Vietnam Photo

How to Get Around in Vietnam

Posted on September 7, 2011 in Travel Tips

Observing (and photographing!) the transportation of people and goods is one of my favorite travel activities, one that I was able to indulge during a holiday in Southern and Central Vietnam. Here are some tips and photos from my trip... Continue reading How to Get Around in Vietnam

Exploring Stavanger Photo

Exploring Stavanger

Posted on September 2, 2011 in Trip Ideas

Our own Koentje3000 has traveled halfway around the world and back. His recent trip to Norway included the journal, “Southern Norway’s Little Gem,” in which he captured the old city of Stavanger beautifully... Continue reading Exploring Stavanger