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Archive for September, 2009
5 Ways to Avoid Looking Like a Tourist
September 18, 2009 | Travel Tips | Read More
You can hear one coming a mile across the Piazza. The befuddled rustling of a map, the squeaking of a stuffed-to-the-gills backpack, the soft thud of a camera swinging around a neck, it could only mean one thing; a tourist is approaching. Identified easily, he or she should be prepared for anything from...
NileGuide Reveals Top Travel Preferences of 2009 and Launches Theme-Based Travel Pages
September 18, 2009 | Press Releases | Read MoreSan Francisco, CA: According to NileGuide, despite the economic downturn, travelers continue to search for experiences that fit their specific preferences, beyond simply looking for the lowest price for flights or hotels.
Fashion Week in New York City: The Look for Less
September 17, 2009 | Gear Guide | Read More
If you love fashion, the big city, and neverending after parties, then Fashion Week in New York City is the place to be this week. With shows from practically every known, and about to be known, designer in the industry, you’re going to want to look good while soaking in the world’s best...
Where did the name NileGuide come from?
September 16, 2009 | FAQ | Read MoreThe Nile river has been a source of myth and inspiration for thousands of years, and continues to beguile travelers today. The quest to discover the true source of the Nile is perhaps history’s greatest travel epic. Flowing from the hills of East Africa to the pyramids of Egypt, the Nile is a both...
Shboots and Trashion: Fashion Slang
September 16, 2009 | Talk Like a Local | Read More
Spend fashion week in Milan and not only will your head be reeling from the fantastical clothes, the over-the-top makeup and the stick-thinness of the models, but also from the fashion slang you hear spewing from the attendees’ mouths. Read on for some words that will help you keep up with Anna...
Top 5 Fashion Blogs: Inspiration to Look Hot No Matter Where You Travel
September 16, 2009 | Top 5/10 Lists | Read More
Ever wonder what the impeccably dressed crowd is wearing in the hippest cities around the world? Look no further then these fantastic fashion blogs that chronicle the envy-worthy styles of everyday people photographed on the streets of their home towns. You could use the pictures for tips on what to...
Food as Fashion or, How We Learned to Love the Fad
September 15, 2009 | Food Lovers | Read More
Like fashion, diets change with the seasons. Every year a new way of restricting caloric intake hits the airwaves and suddenly it’s not a good idea to, say, eat orange foods with caffeinated beverages after labor day. Fashionable food trends dictate what we put in our mouths and, as a result, impact...
NileGuide 5 with Christine Gilbert of Almost Fearless
September 15, 2009 | NileGuide 5 | Read More
This week’s NileGuide 5 interview features Christine Gilbert of Almost Fearless. Christine quit her corporate job in 2008 in pursuit of a freelance writing career and digital nomad lifestyle. She urges others to follow in her footsteps by redefining their lives and traveling the world. Follow along...
What can I do on NileGuide?
September 14, 2009 | FAQ | Read MoreOn NileGuide, you can:
Discover things to do, restaurants, hotels, attractions and nightlife ideas based on your personal preferences.
Get the scoop from our global team of local experts – including exclusive insider tips and expert suggestions for must-see and off-the-beaten-path experiences.
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New York Fashion Week: Shopping for the Economy
September 14, 2009 | Culture/History, New York | Read More
As of last Thursday, New York City’s Bryant Park became the center of the universe–at least according to the fashion world– with top designers showcasing their Spring 2010 collections for an audience of celebrities and other insiders.
Fashion Week shows take place mainly in large tents...
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