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Travel Like a Local: Pyramids in Egypt, Drinking in Rio, Risky Business in London
April 9, 2010 | Local Insight | Read More
During our first full week of April, our Local Experts are writing about everything from hotel openings to zoos to drinking etiquette – here’s our favorite stuff from around the Local Flavor blogs.
Nick in Cairo
“Egypt is, believe it or not, a great big desert. Which means Cairo is...
Travel Like a Local: From London to the OC, featuring Woody Allen, Kangaroos, and Martinis
March 26, 2010 | Local Insight | Read More
Another week, another seven days of insight from our merry band of Local Experts from all over the world! This week, we explore river-riding, old-world architecture, and martinis, while remaining aware of your pocketbook and your carbon footprint. Onwards, to Local Flavor!
Erin, our Local Expert in London,...
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...
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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Street Food in Bangkok
September 22, 2009 | Food Lovers | Read More
Street food in Bangkok is so prevalent that locals often don’t use or even have their own kitchens at home. But not all street food is created equal. Thankfully, even if you have the misfortune of stumbling onto a mediocre meal, it isn’t really going to set you back much. Rather than gamble though,...
Travel Jitters – Coffee Culture Around the Globe
September 7, 2009 | Food Lovers | Read More
Asking someone about the best place to get a cup of coffee while traveling can be a perilous venture. For every coffee lover, which a great deal of people consider themselves to be, there are a thousand stories of coffee abroad, from intimate Parisian cafes to grabbing a cup ‘o joe before riding the...
Friday Link Love: California Wine Country on the Cheap, the Best Rooftop Bars and More
August 21, 2009 | Travel Tips | Read More
As we wrap up our travel tech week on the NileGuide blog, we’ve rounded up some interesting travel links from around the web:
If you’ve ever been to Napa, you know that wining and dining can be expensive. But, there are plenty of ways to visit California Wine Country (whether it’s Napa,...
Travel Deals Roundup: Last Minute Memorial Day
May 20, 2009 | Travel Deals | Read More
Thinking about making last minute plans for the holiday weekend? You’re in luck; getaways this weekend have been reduced to super low prices.
Our friends at TravelZoo have rounded up a great list of deals. A few highlights:
Weekend flights from 65+ cities starting at $44/each way with United’s...
Photo Friday: Floating Produce
January 9, 2009 | Bangkok, Photo Friday | Read More
In what NileGuide destination was this photo taken?
UPDATE 1/12: The photo was taken outside of Bangkok at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in the Ratchaburi Province. The market is regularly crowded with hundreds of vendors and buyers (often tourists). Visitors can buy fruits, vegetables, mementos...
It’s All in a Name: 5 Provocative Places to Visit on Your Next Vacation
December 29, 2008 | Around the Web, Top 5/10 Lists | Read More
Disclaimer: The following names of restaurants, parks and other points of interest may be laughably lewd or inappropriate. But they are also real establishments and locations. If this kind of thing offends your ears, please don’t read any further.
Cabbages and Condoms, Bangkok
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