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Hit the Road with a Celebrity in Shotgun
July 15, 2009 | Celebrity Travel | Read More
Matthew McConaughey is a fan of road trips. He spent his 39th birthday last year with son Levi and model girlfriend Camila Alves visiting the southern rim of the Grand Canyon for the first time, and another 14 days road tripping with a friend through Southern Baja. He seems to have a pretty good roll-with-punches...
Talk Like a Local: Mountain Man Edition
July 15, 2009 | Talk Like a Local | Read More
National Parks draw the most rugged of tourists: the hardcore backpackers, climbers, hikers and extreme outdoor enthusiasts. They show up with plans to not just see Half Dome, but to get to the top. Not to take a picture of the Papagayp River Canyon, but to raft that sucker. These are people who know...
Road Trip, Baby: Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks
July 14, 2009 | National Parks | Read More
Whatever your thoughts about fossil fuels and the (over)abundance of cars on the tarmac, this simple fact remains: we are soooo infatuated with road trips! And let me tell you, Bryce and Zion National Parks are smack in the middle of the most beautiful drives you can cruise along.
As you head toward...
Camp Treats: What Would Teddy Roosevelt Eat?
July 13, 2009 | Food Lovers | Read More
Teddy Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was one of America’s great conservationists. His efforts helped develop what would one day become the National Park Service (NPS), which was formally established on August 25, 1916.
Teddy enjoying himself
It’s really quite a legacy,...
Photo Friday: Street Music
July 10, 2009 | Photo Friday | Read More
In which NileGuide destination was this photo taken?
UPDATE 7/12: The photo was taken in San Francisco on Haight Street. The area is known for its role at the center of the 1960s hippie movement, and to this day counterculture and hippie nostalgia are present in the neighborhood from the numerous piercing...
Introducing HipCompass Escapes
July 10, 2009 | Travel News | Read More
A new tree-friendly, non-niche travel magazine has hit the virtual newsstands. Founder and Editor-in-Chief Michelle Strashoon has gathered together a team of travel bloggers and journalists to contribute an array of articles to the quarterly digital zine which just dropped its summer edition. Some highlights...
Vacation Like a Rockstar
July 9, 2009 | Around the World, Celebrity Travel | Read More
Have you ever dreamed of vacationing like a rockstar? Private entries, on-demand massages and immaculate penthouse suites are all part of the celebrity treatment. Head to one of these A-list hotels for a sneak peak at the vacationing lifestyles of the rich and famous in Dublin, Los Angeles, Miami and...
Music on the Go
July 9, 2009 | Gear Guide | Read More
Do you love music? Enjoying different types of music from the places you visit is a great way to soak up the culture. If you’ve got your own brand of tunes, be sure to find a way to share with the locals. The Grand Piano, Upright Bass, and Baritone Sax are a little too big to travel with...
Talk Like a Local: Reggae Slang
July 8, 2009 | Talk Like a Local | Read More
Every musical genre develops its own set of slang terms (see Boogie Man, Clinker and Freak Lip for jazz). Some of the richest musical slang is associated with reggae and many of the terms are now synonymous with current musical styles (see Dub, D.J.). Should you find yourself in Jamaica - or, y’know,...
Austin, TX: 3 Must-See Music Festivals
July 7, 2009 | Active/Outdoors | Read More
Austin calls itself the “Live Music Capital of the World” and rightfully so. A few numbers to help prove that point:
(More than) 100: The average number of live musical performances available on a nightly basis in Austin, TX.
6 (th street): A street in Austin famed for its nightlife. Whether...
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