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Archive for July, 2009

Friday Link Love: Save Money for Travel, Book Lovers, Wicker Park and More

Friday Link Love: Save Money for Travel, Book Lovers, Wicker Park and More July 31, 2009 | Travel Tips | Read More
Another week, another round of interesting travel links: Thinking about going on an extended trip? Check out Dan’s Five Ways to Increase Your Travel Fund or BootsnAll Travel’s 28 Ways to Save Money for Traveling. Literary nerd? USA Today posted a cool story on 10 Great Places to See Through...

How do I recommend a new destination to be included on NileGuide?

July 31, 2009 | FAQ | Read More
We’re growing our destination coverage at a rapid clip. Let us know what destinations you’d like to see on NileGuide by emailing us at contact@nileguide.com.

Photo Friday: Hi Mom!

Photo Friday: Hi Mom! July 31, 2009 | Dublin, Photo Friday | Read More
We’re adding a new twist to occasional Photo Fridays on the NileGuidance blog. In addition to guessing the NileGuide destination in which the photo was taken, take a gander at the photo and submit your best shot at a caption by commenting below. We’ll decide the most witty/amusing/insightful...

Advertise With Us

July 31, 2009 | Press | Read More
RGM (Razavi Global Media) provides exclusive advertising representation for NileGuide. Please contact RGM for further information at advertise@rgmgroup.com or by calling 310-822-5490. NileGuide Media Kit (5.5 mb)

Beer Gear: The 5 Best Ways to Travel with your Brew

Beer Gear: The 5 Best Ways to Travel with your Brew July 30, 2009 | Gear Guide | Read More
You can find beer pretty much anywhere in the world. From micro-brewed to mass-produced, each country has its signature beer. For many travelers, part of enjoying their time in a given destination involves a pint at a pub, a beer on a boat or a cold one after a long day of hiking. However, away from...

Natasha John

Natasha John July 29, 2009 | Local Experts | Read More
Natasha has called downtown Vancouver home for the past 3 years, but has lived in three provinces, two states and the UK along the way. Settled in the heart of the city, she has Vancouver’s best within arm’s reach: beaches, boats, lounges, markets, restaurants, the seawall, and of course,...

Amy Widdowson

Amy Widdowson July 29, 2009 | Team | Read More
Amy’s love of travel dates back to chasing geese with her family in Vancouver’s Stanley Park at the age of two; she is thrilled to now be working with Local Experts in capturing that pure joy with NileGuide. Amy was previously Publicist at Alberta Theatre Projects in Calgary, where she coordinated...

Talk Like a Local: Can I Have a Beer?

Talk Like a Local: Can I Have a Beer? July 29, 2009 | Talk Like a Local | Read More
It’s a fairly basic request, and one that is probably heard millions of times a day around the world. On Friday and Saturday nights, maybe a couple million. Whatever country you’re in, you should know how to ask for a tall cold one. Read on for how to (politely) ask for a beer in many, many...

The Best Microbrews Around the World

The Best Microbrews Around the World July 28, 2009 | Food Lovers | Read More
Some people experience a new culture via food. Others visit historical landmarks. Some take tours, some hike, others shop their way through new countries. But have you ever considered beer? Practically every region has a smattering of microbrews; small breweries that produce beer with local ingredients,...

NileGuide 5 with Mike Barish

NileGuide 5 with Mike Barish July 28, 2009 | NileGuide 5 | Read More
We’ve started a new interview series – NileGuide 5 – in which we’ll ask different bloggers, journalists and other noteworthy travelers the same five travel questions. Our inaugural interview is with Mike Barish, freelance travel writer, Gadling blogger and self-described “knower...