The Radar: Travel Lately
July 31, 2013
2 min readThe Radar – the best of the travel blogosphere – is a regular feature on Intelligent Travel every Wednesday.
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Here’s this week’s:
- Zoos have their place, but the only way to truly experience animals in the wild is to see them in their natural habitats. Here are 10 places to get up close and personal with wildlife around the world. @BeersAndBeans
- What do Huguenot refugees, Irish weavers, Bangladeshis, and hipsters have in common? They’ve all called London’s East End home at one point or another. Explore the eccentric street art, bustling markets, and diverse cultural history in this up-and-coming neighborhood. @Dangerousbiz
- Prague isn’t the only place in the Czech Republic. Get hip to other hot spots — think medieval castles, ancient cemeteries, and sprawling cave systems — around this central European gem with this off-the-beaten path guide. @meganotravels, @zofia_baldyga
- Did you know that more fossils have been found in Montana than in any other state in the U.S.? Travel to the Two Medicine region and learn what it takes to dig for dinos with National Geographic’s Digital Nomad, Andrew Evans. @WheresAndrew
- From the ice-capped peaks of the Snowy Mountains to the clear waters of Jindabyne Lake, Jindabyne in New South Wales, Australia, is a sight to see. Find out why this small village in Oz should be on your bucket list. @HuffPostTravel
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Go Further
Animals
- This ‘saber-toothed’ salmon wasn’t quite what we thoughtThis ‘saber-toothed’ salmon wasn’t quite what we thought
- Why this rhino-zebra friendship makes perfect senseWhy this rhino-zebra friendship makes perfect sense
- When did bioluminescence evolve? It’s older than we thought.When did bioluminescence evolve? It’s older than we thought.
- Soy, skim … spider. Are any of these technically milk?Soy, skim … spider. Are any of these technically milk?
- This pristine piece of the Amazon shows nature’s resilienceThis pristine piece of the Amazon shows nature’s resilience
Environment
- This pristine piece of the Amazon shows nature’s resilienceThis pristine piece of the Amazon shows nature’s resilience
- Listen to 30 years of climate change transformed into haunting musicListen to 30 years of climate change transformed into haunting music
- 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
- Meet the original members of the tortured poets departmentMeet the original members of the tortured poets department
- Séances at the White House? Why these first ladies turned to the occultSéances at the White House? Why these first ladies turned to the occult
- Gambling is everywhere now. When is that a problem?Gambling is everywhere now. When is that a problem?
- Beauty is pain—at least it was in 17th-century SpainBeauty is pain—at least it was in 17th-century Spain
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?
- Soy, skim … spider. Are any of these technically milk?Soy, skim … spider. Are any of these technically milk?
Travel
- Could Mexico's Chepe Express be the ultimate slow rail adventure?Could Mexico's Chepe Express be the ultimate slow rail adventure?
- What it's like to hike the Camino del Mayab in MexicoWhat it's like to hike the Camino del Mayab in Mexico