Posts Tagged "art"
Posted on January 20, 2012 in Photos
Statues like Michaelangelo's David are a part of our historical consciousness. When somebody we know makes a reference to the piece, we know what he's talking about, and we know that its name is a kind of shorthand for the Renaissance... Continue reading Photos of the Week: Stone Still
Posted on November 8, 2011 in Photos
November has many claims to fame. All-Saint’s Day, Guy Fawkes Night in the UK, and American Thanksgiving may all come to mind, but a relatively new celebration has been spreading worldwide during this month: Movember... Continue reading Igougo Celebrates Movember
Posted on June 29, 2011 in Trip Ideas
As we approach the height of summer -- a time when so many music festivals are in full swing -- IgoUgo is here with our picks for the top summer jazz festivals... Continue reading Our Picks for Summer Jazz Festivals
Posted on June 24, 2011 in Traveler of the Week
Ireland has a reputation as a literary country -- a fact which has, for better or worse, exerted an influence on the kinds of tourists it attracts. The traveler who keeps a diary of all her experiences will likely enjoy a visit to Beckett's birthplace... Continue reading Traveler of the Week is Wearing the Green
Posted on June 22, 2011 in Travel News
At the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Frank Lloyd Wright studied architecture, which paved the way for his first job as a draftsman in Chicago. Over 1,000 designs later, he's considered “the greatest American architect of all time.".. Continue reading Remembering Frank Lloyd Wright and Fallingwater
Posted on May 23, 2011 in Travel News
Born in Duluth, Minnesota May 24, 1941 and moving to Hibbing in 1947, Bob Dylan’s search for Woody Guthrie brought him to New York, “the city that would come to shape my destiny,” he later said... Continue reading Happy Birthday, Bob Dylan!
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
Posted on April 18, 2011 in Travel Tips
All right, chappies. Our brand new contest is up, and we’re chomping at the bit to give one of you lucky readers a trip to the Big Apple. Check out our hidden attractions to whet your appetite for the city... Continue reading The Hidden Wealth of New York
Posted on December 17, 2010 in Traveler of the Week
Vatican City is home to the Pope, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. Thanks to our Traveler of the Week, now we know it’s also home to more than 50 acres of the Vatican Gardens. She shares her thoughts on visiting and some great photos... Continue reading Traveler of the Week in the Vatican Gardens
Posted on November 30, 2010 in Photos
As the photographers at IgoUgo can tell you, art is everywhere. There isn’t a city on the planet without a mural or an ancient statue hidden away in its alleys and alcoves. That must be why our Photos of the Week are the products of creative minds... Continue reading Photos of the Week: A Dab of Color