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A Newbie’s Guide to the Calgary Stampede
June 30, 2009 | Canada | Read More
Imagine if you lived in a city of 1,000,000+ people. Once a year, the downtown core hosts a parade, and hundreds of thousands of people line the streets to wave at stagecoaches filled with local celebrities and beauty queens. Before the streets are swept, your city shifts into party mode. For ten days,...
“Waste Not, Want Not” – The Homily Fits the Scottish National Dish
June 29, 2009 | Food Lovers | Read More
If you are an intrepid traveler visiting Scotland, you will surely want to taste their famous national dish – Haggis. Apparently, lots of local folklore surrounds the Scottish dish. According to one story, haggis was a small rabbit-like animal that roamed the hillsides where the sheep grazed. Unfortunately,...
Photo Friday: Beach Read
June 26, 2009 | Photo Friday, Sydney | Read More
In which NileGuide destination was this photo taken? Here’s a hint: this place is named for him but enjoyed by both…
UPDATE 6/29: The photo was taken in Sydney at Manly Beach. Consisting of three sections, Queenscliff, North Steyne and South Steyne, Manly Beach is popular with both tourists...
Three Essential Pieces: Travel Gear Both Sexes Can Enjoy
June 25, 2009 | Gear Guide, Top 5/10 Lists | Read More
When it comes down to it, your travel needs are pretty basic. You need your stuff. You need something in which to carry your stuff. And you need someone to tell you the best kind of stuff to buy. (Okay, maybe you don’t need that last one, but we’ll happily give you our opinions anyway).
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Talk like a Local: “He said, She said” in Australian
June 24, 2009 | Talk Like a Local | Read More
Today’s local slang comes to us from the great continent of Australia and the letter “B”. In line with this week’s theme, we’ve included some examples of common Australian slang for both sexes. Read on, and try to work these phrases into your next trip to Australia. Or,...
Vancouver, Meet Venus. Mars, meet Vancouver.
June 23, 2009 | Vancouver/Whistler | Read More
Summer has officially arrived early in Vancouver and the proof is in the pudding with temperatures soaring over 80F. Surrounded by masses of water, cool parks, swimming pools, shady trees and sunny patios – what’s a gal (or guy) to do?
7:30am – Girl wakes up in her Yaletown bedroom...
He Said, She Said: What To Drink While Abroad
June 22, 2009 | Around the World, Food Lovers | Read More
The war of the genders is alive and well, played out in bars across the globe. The sweeter and prettier sex wants a drink that is, well, sweet and pretty (most of the time). Men want to abide by ‘man laws’ even though, deep down, they actually want that pink hibiscus martini. Here’s...
Photo Friday: East Wing
June 19, 2009 | Photo Friday | Read More
In which NileGuide destination was this photo taken?
UPDATE 6/22: The photo was taken in the East Wing of Kilmainham Gaol, a former prison in Dublin, Ireland. Built in 1796, the prison held many individuals involved in the campaign for Irish independence, including the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising.
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Keeping it Legal: Common Travel Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
June 18, 2009 | Gear Guide | Read More
“Illegal” and “travel gear” aren’t exactly topics that go hand in hand. Chances are, if you’re breaking the law you don’t need extra gear to do so. That two hour parking spot you’ve been in all day definitely doesn’t require a multi-tool or sweet...
Travel Deals Roundup: Bargains to Tokyo and Mexico
June 17, 2009 | Travel Deals | Read More
With airfares to Japan falling, it’s a great time to visit Tokyo. The staff at TravelZoo profiled a great deal today – a four-night package at the Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Chinzan-so with air and tours from $1199/person. This package beats comparable deals by at least $500 and includes:
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