January | 2009 | NileGuide

Photo Friday: Foreign Flavors

January 30, 2009 | Photo Friday | Read More

In what NileGuide destination was this photo taken? UPDATE 2/2: The photo was taken at the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul. The Spice Bazaar is one of the oldest bazaars in the city and the second largest covered marketplace after the Grand Bazaar. The range of spices, seasoning, nuts and candy span the rainbow...

Does Size Really Matter? A review of some serious flashlights for the serious traveler.

January 29, 2009 | Gear Guide | Read More

Most of us have a flashlight or two in the closet for those ‘just in case’ moments, but I doubt many of you have heard of the Dominator: This bad boy is so bright and powerful that the battery only lasts for 20 minutes. As impressive as this hand-held searchlight is, some of us need more than 20...

Dear Miss Travel Etiquette: Sitting Next to your Boss on an Airplane and Seat Reclining

January 28, 2009 | Travel Tips | Read More

Dear Miss Travel Etiquette, I’m going on a business trip cross-country with my boss next week. We’re flying out Sunday to be there in time for a Monday morning meeting. I enjoy my alone time while flying, and I’d really rather not talk about work the entire flight, especially as I am traveling...

Top 5 Sustainable Travel Blogs

January 27, 2009 | Top 5/10 Lists | Read More

Here at NileGuide, we think it’s important to recognize the impact we all have on the environment. One of the many benefits of building a custom guidebook/itinerary on our site is that you only add what you need, instead of wasting all that paper in a bulky guidebook. We’ve also highlighted...

Playmobil Security Check Point: A Lesson for the Children

January 26, 2009 | Travel Tips | Read More

Playmobil Security Check I may be a little late on this one, but a friend recently brought this priceless Playmobil Security Check Point toy to my attention. What better way to teach children (age 4-7) the realities of flying than with their very own security scene? As some of the reviews point out,...

Photo Friday: Desert Storm

January 23, 2009 | Photo Friday | Read More

In what NileGuide destination was this photo taken? UPDATE 1/26: The photo was taken at Boynton Canyon, one of Sedona‘s most scenic box canyons in Red Rock Country. The canyon is considered a sacred place for the Yavapai people of Central Arizona as well as a new age “vortex” (a site...

Pack it in, pack it out: 4,800 cubic inches of hard-core suitcase efficiency

January 22, 2009 | Gear Guide | Read More

THE PRODUCT: 2009 Burton Wheelie Sub Large Rolling Luggage THE SPECS: 80 liters of packing space.That’s right – you can squeeze in all 80 of your favorite Sigg Water Bottles. Score. Volume-enhancing cram zones. So you can fit your little sister in there. Or souvenirs. Your call. Removable...

Top 50 Adventure Books of All Time

January 21, 2009 | Active/Outdoors | Read More

In no particular order, I propose my favorite reading list for inveterate travelers and adventure enthusiasts, regardless of whether that enthusiasm has its outlet by way of an armchair or an airplane. A few might be a bit “misclassified,”, but heck, it’s my list: The Snow Leopard...

Top 5 Independent Travel Blogs

January 20, 2009 | Top 5/10 Lists | Read More

Everything Everywhere. Gary Arndt sold his house, threw all his stuff in storage and hit the road armed with his laptop, camera and a few changes of clothing. He has one goal in mind, to travel around the world and, well, see everything, everywhere. He hasn’t looked back since March 2007. ...

Hiking in Kauai: Mud, Chickens and Waterfalls

January 19, 2009 | Active/Outdoors, Hawaii | Read More

As it turns out, Kauai was a popular destination for the NileGuide content team, as two of us ended up there over the holidays. Samya was spot on with her recommendations for dining like a local on the island. I’m a sucker for noodle soups, so Hamura’s saimin really hit the spot. The problem...

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