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NileGuide 5 with Leif Pettersen
December 9, 2009 | NileGuide 5 | Read More
This week’s NileGuide 5 interview features travel writer Leif Pettersen. In 2003, Pettersen was ‘Kramered’ into abandoning a nine-year, idiot-proof career and becoming a homeless traveler writer. He has lived for extended periods in Spain, Romania and Italy (and speaks all three languages...
10 Coolest Train Stations Around the World
December 8, 2009 | Around the World, Top 5/10 Lists | Read More
It’s pretty much a fact that at some point every little kid spent his or her days “choo choooo-ing” around the house with a tiny wooden train and giggling at the ever-hilarious word “caboose”. Even if you’ve outgrown your striped hat and overalls, you still have...
4 Ways to a Greener Getaway
December 8, 2009 | Eco-Travel, Travel Tips | Read More
Editor’s Note: We’re proud to present a guest post from greenissexy.org. Founded by actress Rachel McAdams and two childhood friends, Megan and Didi, the trio launched greenissexy.org two years ago when they realized that exchanging tips on ways to make an impact on the environment was becoming...
Jerusalem to Shanghai: Holiday Eats Around the World
December 7, 2009 | Around the World, Food Lovers | Read More
Despite (or perhaps because of) the shorter days, and colder weather, the holidays and festivals of numerous religions and cultures around the world fall in the mid-winter months. While each celebration is vastly different than the next, they all often center on two things: food and being with family....
Friday Link Love: The Gift of Travel, Ecotourism and More
December 4, 2009 | Around the Web | Read More
Is it just me, or did this week literally fly by? Enjoy the weekend, and check out these awesome links from the travel web:
Ready to spiff up your passport? Check out these 12 creative passport covers for some inspiration.
Sick of shopping for holiday gifts this year? Give the gift of travel! Gadling’s...
Photo Friday: Sunny Slopes in Vail, Colorado
December 4, 2009 | Photo Friday, Vail | Read More
A perfect winter getaway for those who want to hit the slopes, Vail boasts the second largest ski mountain in North America. The photo depicts the “Heavy Metal” run in Blue Sky Basin, the most recent expansion of Vail Ski Resort, offering more meadows and glades than traditional clear-cut...
New Orleans for the Holidays
December 3, 2009 | New Orleans | Read More
The Christmas season is a great time to visit New Orleans. With temperatures in the low 40s to mid-60s, it’s chilly, but still mild enough to enjoy being outside. During December, the city really dresses up, from festive hotel lobbies to holiday events and caroling.
If you can’t afford to stay...
Press Release: Hiring Local Experts
December 3, 2009 | In the News | Read MoreNileGuide is Hiring Local Expert Travel Writers
NileGuide is Hiring Local Expert Travel Writers
December 3, 2009 | Press Releases | Read MoreSan Francisco, CA: NileGuide, one of the fastest-growing travel planning internet companies, is seeking internet-savvy, social-media-loving travel writers to add unique, local expert advice to be published to its web and iPhone applications.
The New York Times
December 2, 2009 | In the News | Read More
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