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Ditch the Tours: Visit the Galapagos Solo Photo

Ditch the Tours: Visit the Galapagos Solo

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

IgoUgo's Back to School Fall Syllabus Photo

IgoUgo's Back to School Fall Syllabus

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

IgoUgo's NOLA Journal: I Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans Photo

IgoUgo's NOLA Journal: I Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans

Posted on August 28, 2012 in Best of Travel

On the eve of the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and with another one on the way, my yearning for the only city I truly love compelled me to think of all the things that make it uniquely New Orleans... Continue reading IgoUgo's NOLA Journal: I Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans

Guest Blog: These Boots Are Made for Walking | Where to Hike in Europe Photo

Guest Blog: These Boots Are Made for Walking | Where to Hike in Europe

Posted on August 16, 2012 in Trip Ideas

Bask in the beauty of Europe’s many idyllic walking locations. It's difficult to narrow down where to walk, however the following locations are certainly not ones to miss... Continue reading Guest Blog: These Boots Are Made for Walking | Where to Hike in Europe

The Great American Road Trip Week 8: The Pacific Coast Photo

The Great American Road Trip Week 8: The Pacific Coast

Posted on August 6, 2012 in Trip Ideas

The Pacific Coast of the United States has it all- big cities, warm beaches, and dense forests. From the urban sprawl of Los Angeles to the peaks of the Cascade Range, the end of our road trip was bittersweet... Continue reading The Great American Road Trip Week 8: The Pacific Coast

Traveler of the Week is Soaking in Eureka Springs Photo

Traveler of the Week is Soaking in Eureka Springs

Posted on August 3, 2012 in Traveler of the Week

As a growing tourist destination, Arkansas continues to impress visitors of all kinds. Longtime member sasha1 recently took a summer trip to Eureka Springs to soak and relax in the healing waters of the charming town... Continue reading Traveler of the Week is Soaking in Eureka Springs

The Great American Road Trip Week 7: The Southwest Photo

The Great American Road Trip Week 7: The Southwest

Posted on July 30, 2012 in Trip Ideas

With natural wonders aplenty and breathtaking vistas, the Southwest is a favorite among many outdoors lovers. From the attractions of Route 66 to the barren desert, this region beckons the adventurer... Continue reading The Great American Road Trip Week 7: The Southwest

The Great American Road Trip Week 6: The Great Plains Photo

The Great American Road Trip Week 6: The Great Plains

Posted on July 23, 2012 in Trip Ideas

Miles and miles of plains stretching into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The Great Plains is where our wheels took us this week as we traverse the country in search of some of our members' best photos of the United States of America... Continue reading The Great American Road Trip Week 6: The Great Plains

Our Favorite Lakes in America Photo

Our Favorite Lakes in America

Posted on July 19, 2012 in Trip Ideas

USA Today is running a contest to determine what their readers believe is the best lake in America. While we loved most of the waterholes they chose, we noticed some of our favorite lakes were missing from the list... Continue reading Our Favorite Lakes in America

The Great American Road Trip Week 5: The Midwest Photo

The Great American Road Trip Week 5: The Midwest

Posted on July 16, 2012 in Trip Ideas

Farmland to freeways, architecture and agriculture. The Midwest represents the blue-collar types that fuel America's industry. With beautiful lakes and rolling plains, we bound into the Midwest to embrace the locals and their 'funny accents'... Continue reading The Great American Road Trip Week 5: The Midwest

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