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Amsterdam: What is Really Legal?
June 16, 2009 | Amsterdam | Read More
If you play a little word association game for “Amsterdam”, the first things many people think of are prostitutes and pot. Despite Amsterdam’s reputation as a city where anything goes, few people have a full understanding of what is actually legal and illegal.
Prostitution is legal; it became...
Traveling with Forbidden Fruit
June 15, 2009 | Food Lovers | Read More
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection regrets that “it is necessary to take agricultural items from your baggage. They cannot be brought into the United States because they may carry animal and plant pests and diseases. Restricted items include meats, fruits, vegetables…”
Okay. It’s...
Photo Friday: Hey There
June 12, 2009 | Photo Friday | Read More
In which NileGuide destination was this photo taken?
UPDATE 6/15: More accurate guesses this week! The photo was taken in the Eminonu area of Istanbul, not far from the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar.
(See more Photo Friday fun here)
Photo by WhatCouldPossiblyGoWrong/Creative Commons
Top Ways to Attract a Mate While Traveling
June 11, 2009 | Gear Guide | Read More
Traveling alone can be exhilarating, scary, and extremely introspective. But sometimes people travel alone for different reasons. Going on a trip to a foreign land, single, is a great way to meet people and to experience and try new things. There are a bunch of ways to get attention when traveling...
What if I have a question that is not addressed by the FAQs?
June 11, 2009 | FAQ | Read MoreAsk us on Facebook, tweet to us @NileGuide, or shoot us an email at contact@nileguide.com and let us know what’s on your mind.
Travel Deals Roundup: Madrid, Cancun, Vegas & LA
June 10, 2009 | Travel Deals | Read More
It’s been just over a month since my return from Barcelona, yet I am tempted yet again by rock-bottom airfare to Spain. Our friends at TravelZoo uncovered round trip flights from San Francisco to Madrid for as low as just $301 including all taxes and fees for travel between 6/17 and 10/22. Flexible...
It’s Good to Be Single in Oahu
June 10, 2009 | Hawaii | Read More
Who said Hawaii was a couple’s paradise? I’ve been single for thirty years in Honolulu, and know from experience that single travelers have just as much (if not more) fun as honeymooning couples do. Oahu in particular, being the most populated and having the liveliest nightlife of the state’s...
Playing the Field in Barcelona
June 9, 2009 | Barcelona, Spain | Read More
So all of your friends have become ‘parejas’ (couples) and the Sunday brunch crew is quickly dwindling down to a few single stragglers. Yet while some are lazing around in bed with their respective others, those of us free from commitment have plenty of ways to get our game on and start playing the...
Calling All Single Foodies: Schmooze with Chefs!
June 8, 2009 | Food Lovers | Read More
Life as a single foodie can be tough. It’s not always enjoyable to go out to eat alone… nor is it easy to cook for one. So, why not take advantage of your singlehood and head to some of these chef hangouts where you can rub elbows and even flirt with some of the best chefs in town?
Foodies...
Rio on the Cheap: Whatever Your Budget, You’ll Be Sure to Have a Blast!
June 5, 2009 | Budget, Rio de Janeiro | Read More
If you’re looking for a cheap holiday in Rio, it pays to be flexible in terms of when you want to visit. While Rio carnival and New Year in Rio are undeniably exciting, they’re also the most expensive times of year to visit – many hotels and hostels raise their prices by up to four...
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