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Travel Gear in 2010: When ‘Used’ will be the New ‘New’
December 31, 2009 | Gear Guide | Read More
Just a few of our 2010 predictions:
Marmots will be the new cheeky rodent photo-crashers.
Vikings will be the new vampires.
Neck beards will be the new mustaches.
Tea will be the new coffee.
And travel gear will be different, too.
The Best Travel Advice from Travel Writers
December 30, 2009 | Travel Tips | Read More
To close out 2009 and ring in the new year, we thought it fitting to round up the best travel advice we’ve received from the noteworthy travel writers and bloggers in our NileGuide 5 interview series. The last question we always ask as part of the interview is, “If you could give one tip...
2010 Olympics: Where to Stay in Whistler
December 29, 2009 | Vancouver/Whistler | Read More
This week’s featured guide: Where to Stay in Whistler, by NileGuide’s Whistler Local Expert Natasha John.
During the Winter 2010 Olympic Games, Vancouver and Whistler will be bustling with visitors from all over the globe. Many of Vancouver and Whistler’s well known vacation hot spots have...
Where to Eat in Washington, DC: the Best Spots at Every Price
December 28, 2009 | Food Lovers, Washington DC | Read More
Whether we like it or not, cost is often as important as quality when it comes to deciding on a restaurant. Most of us don’t have the luxury of eating wherever we want, whenever we want. Fortunately, DC has dining options to fit every budget – whether you’re on a shoestring or ready...
December 25, 2009 | Winter in Yosemite: Why You Should Visit Off-Season
December 24, 2009 | Offbeat, Yosemite | Read More
To most, Yosemite National Park is a summer destination…
Hiking.
Camping.
Grassy meadows.
Feathery waterfalls.
And it’s really a pity, because there are so many reasons to visit Yosemite National Park in the winter. During the off-season in Yosemite, it’s not uncommon to have this beautiful...
The World’s Most Underrated Destinations
December 23, 2009 | Around the World | Read More
For those of you who follow our regular NileGuide 5 interview series, you know that for the last half year we’ve been interviewing noteworthy travel writers and bloggers about their best travel tips, weirdest experiences and most underrated destinations. Looking for a vacation inspiration in the...
Berlin to Ibiza: Ring in the New Year Like a Celebrity
December 22, 2009 | Berlin, Celebrity Travel, Las Vegas, New York | Read More
While many of the winter holidays focus on eating and family, New Year’s festivities often involve a combination of self-perceived awesomeness, stupidly overpriced cover charges, and a suitcase full of regret the next day. If you’re hoping to do New Year’s right this year, emulate those individuals...
Top 10 Airline Blunders of 2009
December 22, 2009 | Top 5/10 Lists | Read More
2009 was a tough year for airlines. The combination of rising oil prices and cost-cutting consumers/businesses has caused serious revenue declines in the industry, and the coming year isn’t looking much brighter. It’s also been a year of blunders, from drunk pilots to near collisions to...
One Night in Bangkok (or Two, or Three): Eat Your Way Through the City
December 21, 2009 | Bangkok, Food Lovers | Read More
Paris may be the city of love, but Bangkok is the city of gastronomical greatness. Don’t, however, walk into the first tourist trap near your hotel. Here’s a culinary guide to three days in Bangkok.
Day One
I don’t care what you do with your day – you could elbow your way through...
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