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Archive for October, 2009
Friday Link Love: Atop the Golden Gate Bridge, Dia de los Muertos, Giant Treehouses and more
October 30, 2009 | Around the Web | Read More
Lots of great content on the interwebs this week! Have a look at the following:
Looking for a less wasteful way to celebrate Halloween? Go green on Halloween with Go Green Travel Green’s Top 7 Green Halloween Tips.
Didn’t get your fill of horror films from our post on classic horror flicks?...
Photo Friday: Dark and Stormy
October 30, 2009 | Chicago, Photo Friday | Read More
In honor of Halloween, a dark and stormy pic! In which NileGuide destination was this photo taken?
UPDATE 11/4: The photo was taken in Chicago at the Calvary Cemetery. The oldest existing cemetery established by the Archdiocese of Chicago, the first burials took place in 1859. “Residents”...
Lewes, UK: How to Do Guy Fawkes Night Right
October 29, 2009 | Lewes | Read More
For the uninitiated, Guy Fawkes Night is kind of like a cross between Halloween and the Fourth of July. Originally, this guy named Fawkes developed a gunpowder plot to blow up Parliament and was unsuccessful. Guy Fawkes is the closest British people get to patriotism, other than the World Cup.
All...
6 Classic Horror Flicks and Where They Were Filmed
October 28, 2009 | Around the World, Culture/History | Read More
Horror flicks have been around since the beginning of the film industry, and every year there are new attempts to push the scary factor up a notch using new computer effects, gruesome gore and intricate plot lines. Though some succeed, most fail to stand up to the classics. Take a look back at these...
How to Say Boo Around the World: Halloween Slang
October 28, 2009 | Talk Like a Local | Read More
Halloween is celebrated, in one form or another, all over the world. In Belgium people light a candle in memory of dead relatives. In Germany, they hide their knives (in case returning spirits find them). In Hong Kong, pictures of fruit or money are burned in hopes that they will reach the spirit world...
Vampires and Voodoo: Halloween in New Orleans
October 27, 2009 | New Orleans | Read More
There’s nothing the people of New Orleans like better than putting on costumes and hitting the streets. That’s why Halloween is one of best times for a visit to the Crescent City. The October weather is sunny and beautiful, and with temperatures in 70s by day and 60s by night, you won’t...
NileGuide 5 with Heather Poole
October 27, 2009 | NileGuide 5 | Read More
This week’s NileGuide 5 interview features Heather Poole. Heather’s been working as a flight attendant for a major U.S. carrier for the last 14 years. She translates her experiences at 35,000 feet into some really interesting insights about travel and people – just check out the new...
New Travel Widgets on NileGuide!
October 26, 2009 | New Features, NileGuide Updates | Read More
We’re excited to announce the release of our new series of travel widgets! Businesses and travelers alike will be able to take advantage of NileGuide’s easy to implement, contextually relevant and frequently updated travel widgets, including:
Our Top Picks Widget, offering frequently updated...
Photo Friday: Lakeside Locale
October 23, 2009 | Canadian Rockies, Photo Friday | Read More
In which NileGuide destination was this photo taken?
UPDATE 10/26: The photo was taken in the Canadian Rockies at Lake Louise, situated within Banff National Park. Chateau Lake Louise, a luxury resort hotel, is located on the Eastern shore of the lake. Hiking, skiing, biking and fishing are just a few...
Top 10 World’s Creepiest Cemeteries
October 22, 2009 | Top 5/10 Lists | Read More
It may sound a bit morbid, but visiting local cemeteries on your next traveling adventure is a sightseeing trip not to pass up. Cemeteries can be incredibly beautiful, chock full of their city’s history, and offer the chance for paranormal encounters to really get you in the mood for Halloween....
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