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Top 5 Hotel Blogs for Consumers
March 17, 2009 | Top 5/10 Lists | Read More
It turns out that it’s rather challenging to find consumer-oriented, hotel-only blogs. But after a little digging I pulled together a short list of some pretty cool (albeit not always ‘blogs’) sites with an eye for the hotel-savvy consumer.
TrendHunt Magazine: Hot Hip Hotels...
The Chicken Game
March 16, 2009 | Food Lovers | Read More
Spring is coming! If you’re like me and you grew up in the tropics and snow scares you, then you’re getting itchy to get outside. And go camping. If you need help finding a place to go camping, you just so happen to be on the blog page of a handy dandy travel website. Check out Yosemite!...
Photo Friday: Twilight Stroll
March 13, 2009 | Photo Friday, Shanghai | Read More
In which NileGuide destination was this photo taken? Bonus points for knowing the name of the street!
UPDATE 3/16: The photo was taken in Shanghai, and depicts Nanjing Road. Lauren, NileGuide’s Shanghai local expert says strolling down Nanjing Road is a Shanghai must-see full of charm and “the...
So Darn Ugly, So Darn Functional: Travel Sandals
March 12, 2009 | Gear Guide | Read More
The following list of sandals will probably never be featured in a fashion magazine. They will not show off your pedicure, they will not “elongate your legs” and they will not “go” with your Gucci handbag.
They will, however, let your feet breathe as you walk through crowded Indian...
Travel Deals Roundup: Caribbean Getaways
March 11, 2009 | Travel Deals | Read More
White sand beaches. Turquoise waters. Warm breezes. It’s hard to resist the allure of the Caribbean, and this week we’ve rounded up some great deals to get you there without breaking the bank:
Even the prices in the normally expensive U.S. Virgin Islands are falling. Escape to the 4-star...
Top 10 Mountain Towns in North America
March 10, 2009 | Top 5/10 Lists | Read More
Many of us cling to the dream of ditching the urban rat race and moving to a funky town in the mountains where we can hike, bike, climb, paddle, and ski to our heart’s content. In fact, for every person with the “check out” mentality, there are ten more who simply want to get away,...
Back from the Edge of India
March 10, 2009 | India | Read More
Editor’s Note: We’re pleased to announce our first guest post on the NileGuide blog by accomplished travel writer Tony Perrottet. Tony is the author of four books, including Napoleon’s Privates: 2,500 Years of History Unzipped, The Naked Olympics: The True Story of the Ancient Games,...
The Nile Foodies are Here!
March 9, 2009 | Food Lovers | Read More
It’s time to introduce the Nile Foodies, NileGuide’s resident addicts of anything yummy, scrumptious, delectable, mouth-watering, toothsome, tasty… you get the idea. Whether it’s huli huli chicken, the ultimate Chicago-style hotdog, or good eats in the Mission District, Samya...
Photo Friday: Scarlet Sunset
March 6, 2009 | Caribbean, Photo Friday | Read More
Another tricky one this week. In which NileGuide destination was this photo taken? Bonus points for knowing the name of the beach!
UPDATE 3/9: The photo was taken on the island of Tobago and shows the sunset over Pigeon Point beach. Considered by many to be Tobago’s premiere beach, Pigeon Point...
“I never thought of that…” – New ideas for old gear
March 5, 2009 | Gear Guide | Read More
If you’re a true gear-aficionado, you’ve probably accumulated a lot of awesome (and maybe some not-so-awesome) travel products over time. As we travel, we learn what we truly need and use; some purchases are put to use while others collect dust in the back of the closet.
Below is a list of...
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