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Wows and Vows: Planning a Wedding in Telluride

November 28, 2012 | Active/Outdoors, Colorado, General, Romantic | Read More

Looking over the valley and scanning across it to a skyline of 13,000 foot peaks, surrounded by aspen leaves quaking in the breeze, we knew we had finally found our spot. Not just our perfect getaway, but the place to become husband and wife, and to share our celebration with our closest friends and...

Hard Days, Soft Nights in Peru

October 6, 2012 | Featured | Read More

We were in a remote valley in the Cordillera Vilcabamba, with no other people in sight. The sun’s last rays were lighting up the fluted snow-covered ridges of Salkantay in a soft pink, creating a stunning alpenglow effect on the highest peak in the range. Where exactly were we? High on a mountain ledge,...

Hard Days and Soft Nights in Tucson

May 23, 2012 | Featured | Read More

When it comes to destinations for long weekend getaways in the western U.S. with a healthy combination of active pursuits and a dose of luxury, there are lots of usual suspects. For west coasters, it’s Palm Springs, wine country, Tahoe, Santa Barbara, Bend, Hood River, and Whistler. For mountain-staters,...

Gear for the Adventurous Traveler – Osprey’s Shuttle 32 and Stratos 24 Pack

February 15, 2012 | Active/Outdoors, Gear Guide | Read More

There’s a classic gear problem for the adventurous traveler: You’re an active type who relishes the opportunity to hike, trail run, scramble, mountain bike and generally play hard on your upcoming trip. But, you’ve also got camera equipment, your iPad/iPhone, a neck pillow, a giant bag of peanut...

Hard Days, Soft Nights in North Lake Tahoe

October 26, 2011 | Active/Outdoors | Read More

North Lake Tahoe traditionally has been the place for NorCal residents to play in summer and winter, with the best ski resorts in the region, great biking and hiking trails, and several fun small towns with a smattering of decent bars and restaurants. But, except for old standbys like the Resort at Squaw...

A Jewel in the Med: Opening up to Corsica

October 7, 2011 | Featured | Read More

NileGuide CEO Josh Steinitz recently returned from an incredible trip to Corsica. Read on for his itinerary, highlights and stunning photos. Walking along a narrow foot track, we could see miles in every direction. Beneath our feet was a soft mixture of pincushion-like grass, surrounded by low shrubs,...

Guatemala: Adventures in Lake Atitlán

March 3, 2010 | Guatemala | Read More

Rounding a bend on the steeply declining road, the shimmering blue expanse abruptly came into view. The vista was a unique one, and took a moment to fully process. Despite reading comparisons of Lake Atitlán to everything from Lake Como to Crater Lake, I found that I was still surprised by the scale...

50 Quotes to Inspire Adventure Travel

February 22, 2010 | Active/Outdoors | Read More

Need a little inspiration for your next adventure? From authors to musicians, politicians to athletes, these guys say it best… “An adventure is only an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered.” -G. K. Chesterton “Fortune and...

New Family Travel Guides from Ciao Bambino!

January 28, 2010 | Kid-Friendly, NileGuide Updates | Read More

We’ve long recognized that the travel content required for smooth and fun family travel is different than what’s needed for a solo backpacker. That’s why we’re happy to announce a partnership with one of the most trusted Internet resources for traveling families, Ciao Bambino....

Guatemala: Visiting Petén and Tikal

January 26, 2010 | Guatemala | Read More

While most travel images of Guatemala conjure up bustling markets or religious processions with indigenous people dressed in colorful clothing, set amidst a backdrop of stunning natural beauty, the northern part of the country does not fit that description. Not at all in fact. The state of Petén covers...

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