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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Brighton, England
November 30, 2009 | Brighton, Top 5/10 Lists | Read More
In Brighton anything goes and everyone has a good time. There are plenty of opportunities to be naughty but you can surf the straight and narrow and still have a blast. Read on for ten reasons to pay Brighton a visit:
No one is marginalized in Brighton. You’ll see drag stars in the supermarket, Goths...
Photo Friday: Wat Pho, Bangkok
November 27, 2009 | Bangkok, Photo Friday | Read More
Over 200 years old, Wat Pho is one of the largest and oldest Buddhist temple complexes in Bangkok. Also known as The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho is located in the Rattanakosin district near the Grand Palace.
For more Photo Friday fun check our previous weeks or head over to Delicious Baby.
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Happy Thanksgiving from NileGuide!
November 26, 2009 | NileGuide Updates | Read More
For all of you in the U.S., we’re wishing you a happy turkey day full of safe travels, good food, friends and family.
Kermit the Frog dwarfs the crowd at the 2007 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in New York City.
[Photos: Swami Stream/Calm a Llama/Creative Commons]
NileGuide 5 with Anja Mutić of Ever the Nomad
November 25, 2009 | NileGuide 5 | Read More
This week’s NileGuide 5 interview features freelance travel writer Anja Mutić. Her work has appeared in Lonely Planet, Shermans Travel, Rough Guides, Time Out, Travel + Leisure and more. Learn more about Anja on her website, Ever the Nomad and keep up with her on twitter at @everthenomad.
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Top 10 Worst Airplane Passengers
November 24, 2009 | Top 5/10 Lists | Read More
With the holidays fast approaching and many travelers climbing aboard flights home, we thought it fitting to round up a list of the absolute worst people to be stuck sitting next to on the plane. From the guy hacking up phlegm to the woman giving herself a facial, we present to you the top 10 worst airplane...
Holiday Gift Guide: The Best and Worst in Travel Gear
November 23, 2009 | Gear Guide | Read More
At NileGuide, we have come to find that for every “why-didn’t-I-think-of-that” travel accessory on the market there is an equally ridiculous product for sale too. Here is a list of our Best and Worst gifts for sale this holiday season, for every kind of traveler on your shopping list:
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Friday Link Love: The World in Lego, Secret Travel Tips and more
November 20, 2009 | Around the Web | Read More
TGIF. Is the week before Thanksgiving always this long? Take a load off this weekend, and enjoy some of the interesting stuff going on around the travel web:
How well do you know the flags of the world? Check out these 12 Awesome National Flags Made out of Food, from a basil, spaghetti and tomato Italy...
Photo Friday: Dusk in Los Cabos
November 20, 2009 | Cabo San Lucas, Photo Friday | Read More
Wouldn’t it be nice to end your day here?
Watch the sunset, poolside at Las Ventanas al Paraíso resort in Los Cabos, Mexico. Perched high atop a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the resort sports breathtaking views.
For more Photo Friday fun check our previous weeks or head over to Delicious...
Washington, DC: 4 Reasons to Visit Off-Season
November 19, 2009 | Offbeat, Washington DC | Read More
Unsurprisingly, Washington DC welcomes the majority of its visitors in the spring and summer months. With school vacations and relaxed work schedules, it’s easier to head to the US Capital then, to view the sights (Cherry Blossoms! Monuments!) or to take part in cool local activities (museum...
NileGuide 5 with World Hum’s Eva Holland
November 17, 2009 | NileGuide 5 | Read More
This week’s NileGuide 5 interview features Eva Holland, a freelance travel writer and the senior editor of World Hum. She’s currently mid-relocation from her hometown of Ottawa, Canada, to Whitehorse, the capital of the Yukon. Follow her on Twitter at @evaholland.
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