Posts Tagged "South America"
Posted on October 25, 2012 in Trip Ideas
Famed guest blogger Jessica Festa arrived in the Galapagos Islands with nothing but a smile, an adventurous spirit and a backpack. Find out how she fared in this great solo travel piece... Continue reading Ditch the Tours: Visit the Galapagos Solo
Posted on October 12, 2012 in Beaches
What is Easter Island? This seems to be the main question people ask when discussing this remote island with the mysterious statues. Also known a Rapa Nui, the aforementioned Easter Island is considered one of Latin America's greatest wonders... Continue reading Easter Island: Essential Travel Tips
Posted on September 4, 2012 in Best of Travel
Judging by the swarms of people at IKEA and Target, the lack of kids at the nearby skate park, and the number of buses chugging over the Manhattan Bridge, it's safe to say that school has begun... Continue reading IgoUgo's Back to School Fall Syllabus
Posted on March 23, 2012 in Trip Ideas
The Festividad Del Señor Del Gran Poder is a big deal, and this year we have a sneak preview of how awesome the parade will be. It's not the only parade worth traveling for, though... Continue reading El Gran Poder & Other Parades Worth Traveling For
Posted on November 1, 2011 in Photos
The Day of the Dead, or Día de Los Muertos, is celebrated in Mexico and Latin American countries, and around the world, on November 1st and 2nd. Here we have collected IgoUgo members’ impressions of The Day of the Dead as they travel the world... Continue reading Honor and Remembrance on the Day of the Dead
Posted on August 11, 2011 in Best of Travel
"Every day has four seasons," was one of the first sentences told to me by "Paceños" (people from La Paz, Bolivia). "It rains, gets hot, then cloudy and after that it goes back to the relentless windy cold.".. Continue reading The Seasons of Bolivia
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
Posted on May 6, 2011 in Traveler of the Week
Frequent travelers have an odd relationship with the world’s most hostile climates. On the one hand, they’re very aware that extreme environments—like the Sahara, Antarctica and the southern coast of Tierra del Fuego—are godforsaken lands... Continue reading Traveler of the Week Visits a Dry Land
Posted on April 25, 2011 in Photos
Lately, I’ve had penguins on my mind. Is it because of Earth Day? Perhaps I am anticipating the Mr. Popper’s Penguins movie. No, I have to admit, it’s that cute video circulating of Cookie, the ticklish penguin from the Cincinnati Zoo... Continue reading It’s Tickle a Penguin Day
Posted on April 20, 2011 in Photos
If you are planning a photography trip this summer, keep your eye open for the unusual, the unique, or the just plain fascinating. And then send it here. We just love to share!.. Continue reading Weird, Wild and Whimsical Photo Ops