No matter how untouched Kakadu’s 7,700 square miles seem, you’re not the first to roam: the World Heritage site (it has both cultural and natural designations) has been inhabited for more than 40,000 years. From an unrivaled collection of Aboriginal art to unique wildlife, Kakadu offers sights you won’t find anywhere else on the planet, let alone in the rest of Australia. Go to Kakadu National Park
Posted August 18, 2008 in Community Highlights
For many IgoUgo members, planning an eco-friendly vacation is an easy trade: in return for the local color they enjoy, they leave behind a trail of green by minimizing their environmental impact with simple steps. Here’s how they go (away) green... Continue reading How to Plan a Green Vacation
Posted August 15, 2008 in Community Highlights
We always love welcoming newcomers to our site, be they new members or visitors just stopping by. We also enjoy seeing new destinations get their due, and this week, there were several places and journals new to our lists of most viewed pages... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Newcomers Carry the Load
Posted August 14, 2008 in Community Highlights
You don’t need to buy a plane ticket or exchange money for a taste of Europe: just follow IgoUgo travelers to some superb European attractions in the US. The visitors tell us what to do and where to stay—and what, exactly, is under those kilts... Continue reading Heartland Holland & Sunbelt Alps: Europe in the US