Posts Tagged "outdoors"
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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