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A Van-Tastic Adventure Down Under
May 22, 2009 | Travel News | Read More
Our friends at World Nomads have put together an awesome opportunity for seven lucky teams to cruise the wonders down under for six weeks in World Nomads’ “free-wheeling temple to calm and cool” campervan “Geoff.” All you have to do is film the ultimate Aussie road trip,...
Photo Friday: Purple Babies
May 22, 2009 | Los Angeles, Photo Friday | Read More
In which NileGuide destination was this photo taken?
UPDATE 5/26: Believe it or not, the photo was taken at the Hollywood Farmers’ Market in Los Angeles. Each Sunday morning this area is taken over by merchants selling everything from produce to handmade baskets.
(See more Photo Friday fun here)
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Tech Crunch
May 22, 2009 | In the News | Read More
NileGuide Unveils iPhone App For Customized Travel Guides
Sam Mednick
May 21, 2009 | Local Experts | Read More
Sam has worked and lived all over the world, including places such as Fiji, Argentina, Ireland, Ghana, Canada and now Barcelona, Spain. Before moving to Barcelona, Sam worked as a foreign correspondent in Africa, as well as a radio producer for an internationally syndicated lifestyle radio show. Sam’s...
A Veggie Lover in Portland, Oregon
May 21, 2009 | Gear Guide, Portland | Read More
Meet Jane. Jane loves vegetables (or, if she’s pretending to be a classy broad from the UK, “veg”). A seasoned traveler, Jane has learned over the years how to incorporate her love of leafy greens, fruits and root vegetables into her trips as well as her daily life. See how a veggie...
Travel Deals Roundup: Last Minute Memorial Day
May 20, 2009 | Travel Deals | Read More
Thinking about making last minute plans for the holiday weekend? You’re in luck; getaways this weekend have been reduced to super low prices.
Our friends at TravelZoo have rounded up a great list of deals. A few highlights:
Weekend flights from 65+ cities starting at $44/each way with United’s...
A Local Expert’s Guide to Eating Healthy and Veggie in Boulder
May 19, 2009 | Colorado, Food Lovers | Read More
Boulder is infamous for its environmentalists, its health nuts, and its animal rights activists/compassionate eaters, so it’s only natural that the city has a wealth of vegetarian and vegan cuisine options.
V.G. Burgers, for instance, is a vegan fast food joint that serves up the perfect, all-American...
Urban Foraging in San Francisco: Fruits and Veggies in the City
May 18, 2009 | Food Lovers, San Francisco | Read More
Foraging for food is one of the most amazing things ever. You connect spiritually with your hunter-gatherer ancestors, you understand where your food comes from, and you eat locally and seasonally. Urban foraging, however, is disgusting. Especially if you live in a gritty city. Like, say, San Francisco....
Photo Friday: A Meat Lover’s Market
May 15, 2009 | Photo Friday | Read More
In which NileGuide destination was this photo taken?
UPDATE 5/18: The photo was taken in Athens at the Central Market, one of Europe’s largest market halls full of a colorful array of fresh fish, meat, fruit, vegetables, olives, spices and other delicacies.
(See more Photo Friday fun here)
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Meat Lover on a Business Trip…Well Done
May 14, 2009 | Gear Guide | Read More
Meet Bob. Bob loves bacon. Heck, Bob loves all meat. In fact, there are few parts of Bob’s day that don’t involve something fried, meaty and delicious. Recently, Bob had to travel to Paris for an important business meeting.
6:00am – Bob wakes to the sound, and smell, of his...
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