The Radar: Jordan for Families, Small Food Towns, Myths About Rio

• The official tourism bureau for Jordan is now billing the country as the “Ultimate Family Destination.” Their new family travel website includes kid-friendly itineraries, calendar of events, games, and “kid testimonials.”  [Visit Jordan]

• You can live like a foodie without traveling to a major metropolis. Discover the gustatory pleasure of nine small food towns like Asheville, North Carolina, which has been hailed as a pioneer in local and sustainable cuisine. [AOL]

• Friend of IT Jeanine Barone debunks eight myths about Rio de Janiero. [Huff Post]

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