Posts Tagged "history"
Posted on June 18, 2012 in Trip Ideas
From the Big Apple to Charm City, we cross six states and the District of Columbia this week as we travel through the US. The charming countryside, the big cities, the Mid-Atlantic offers Americana at its best... Continue reading The Great American Road Trip Week 2: The Mid-Atlantic
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 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?
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
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 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 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 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 June 15, 2011 in Trip Ideas
With the re-opening of Prague’s Golden Lane and the publication of flyingscot4’s brand new journal, “Prague -- A Meetin’ Place,” it seems like a good time to highlight this capital city... Continue reading In Praise of Prague
Posted on June 6, 2011 in Photos
With many festivals and events this year held in observance of Italy’s 150th anniversary of unification, IgoUgo this week visits the Italian Riviera, specifically the five towns called Cinque Terre... Continue reading The Five Lands: Cinque Terre