The Radar: Reykjavik for Foodies, (Almost) Secret Sights in India, Things We Learn from Travel
ByElaura Rifkin
February 10, 2012
- Puffin, fermented shark, and potato wine are all considered delicacies in Iceland. Check out these spots if you want to grab an outside-the-box bite in Reykjavik. [Velvet Escape]
- India is a popular place for travelers, but visitors rarely venture outside of the “Golden Triangle.” Take a look at 8 places you won’t see on a traditional itinerary. [BootsnAll]
- Aren’t there always insider travel tips you wished you’d learned before you took the trip? Read one jet setter’s list of lessons learned. [LandLopers]
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Environment
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- This ancient society tried to stop El Niño—with child sacrificeThis ancient society tried to stop El Niño—with child sacrifice
- U.S. plans to clean its drinking water. What does that mean?U.S. plans to clean its drinking water. What does that mean?
History & Culture
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Science
- Here's how astronomers found one of the rarest phenomenons in spaceHere's how astronomers found one of the rarest phenomenons in space
- Not an extrovert or introvert? There’s a word for that.Not an extrovert or introvert? There’s a word for that.
- NASA has a plan to clean up space junk—but is going green enough?NASA has a plan to clean up space junk—but is going green enough?
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Travel
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