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Climb Every Mountain: Conquer Nature in 10 Accessible Treks

Climb Every Mountain: Conquer Nature in...

In the late 1920s when English mountaineer George Mallory was asked why he wanted to try and ascend the...
Travel Like a Local: What to Pack, What to Ditch for Amsterdam, Cancun, Jerusalem, Los Angeles…

Travel Like a Local: What to Pack, What...

It’s time once again for our Local Expert Challenge! In our constant pursuit of specific, über-relevant...
Blood, Sweat, Victory: The World’s Craziest Competitions and Races

Blood, Sweat, Victory: The World’s...

Are you into physical challenges like triathlons, but tired of the monotony behind all the serious training?...
Danger! Festivals May Bite, Charge, Burn, or Kill You

Danger! Festivals May Bite, Charge, Burn,...

Here at NileGuide, we’re always looking for new ways to get the word out about what’s best...

Hotels More Affordable in Europe as Euro Sinks

Travel News — July 30, 2010 at 3:00 pm
If you’re planning a trip to Europe, you just might be at the right place at the right time. According to this release on the PRNewswire, the falling value of the Euro is leading straight to bargains for accommodations. Some of the most expensive cities to visit in Europe — Cannes, Geneva, London, Paris — have become more within reach for visitors, thanks to the lowest exchange rate since 2005. The...

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Travel News

Hotels More Affordable in Europe as Euro Sinks

Hotels More Affordable in Europe as Euro Sinks

If you’re planning a trip to Europe, you just might be at the right place at the right time. According to this release...
Jul 30, 2010 15:00

Food Lovers

Tasty Tipples: A Foodie’s Guide to Summer Wines Around The Globe

Tasty Tipples: A Foodie’s Guide to Summer Wines Around The Globe

It’s officially summer in the northern hemisphere – hot and sunny (unless you are here in San Francisco), and my...
Jul 14, 2010 5:00

Gear Guide

Google Earth 5.2: Not Just For Cars

Google Earth 5.2: Not Just For Cars

Google, always at the forefront of technological innovation, has just this week released their newest version of Google Earth...
Jun 16, 2010 7:10

New Features

New NileGuide Feature: My Places!

New NileGuide Feature: My Places!

Here at NileGuide HQ, we pride ourselves on providing the best recommendations for eating, sleeping, drinking, and just plain...
Jul 7, 2010 8:42

Recent Articles

Hotels More Affordable in Europe as Euro Sinks

Hotels More Affordable in Europe as Euro Sinks July 30, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
If you’re planning a trip to Europe, you just might be at the right place at the right time. According to this release on the PRNewswire, the falling value of the Euro is leading straight to bargains for accommodations. Some of the most expensive cities to visit in Europe — Cannes, Geneva,...

Track Your Local Shark Population – Via Text Message

Track Your Local Shark Population – Via Text Message July 30, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
They have inspired mythology, movies, and the Discovery Channel’s famous Shark Week. Carcharodon carchariai, commonly known as the great white shark can grow up to 20 feet long, weigh up to 5,000 pounds, and can live up to 30 years. They are an apex predator in Earth’s oceans, eating everything...

Jetsetter Invites You to Check out @jetsetfarryn’s Picks

Jetsetter Invites You to Check out @jetsetfarryn’s Picks July 30, 2010 | Around the Web, Travel Style | Read More
We featured Farryn Weiner in this week’s NileGuide 5 because we love her attitude, amazing taste, and serious jet-setting cred (goats in the Himalayas, anyone?). She’s also a serious connoisseur of all things fun, and this weekend Jetsetter will be featuring some of her ultimate party...

Rolling Out: Michelin, Roadtrips Inc., Team Up For International Culinary Tours

Rolling Out: Michelin, Roadtrips Inc., Team Up For International Culinary Tours July 29, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
Michelin is one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world. Since 1888, they’ve outfitted everything from bicycles to trucks to space shuttles with their brand, which is at this point a household name, as are their subsidiaries, B.F. Goodrich, Taurus, and Uniroyal. In many ways, without Michelin,...

Virgin Atlantic Moves Toward In-Flight TV in Live Time

Virgin Atlantic Moves Toward In-Flight TV in Live Time July 29, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
Virgin Atlantic has been busy lately. First they paint Dita Von Teese on the side of one of their airplanes. Next they send out SpaceShipTwo on its first manned test-flight. And now, they are talking about getting live TV on their airplanes within the next four years (just in time for the next World...