The Radar: Travel Lately
August 07, 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:
- You don’t have to be a oenophile to enjoy the sprawling vineyards, quaint chateaus, and scenic mountains of the French countryside. Here’s your guide to the ten prettiest wine regions in France. @globalgrasshopr
- Pizza may have originated in Italy, but these days it’s plain to see it’s gone global — perhaps no place more visibly than in the U.S. Here’s one man’s guide to 33 of the best pizzas in America and where you can taste them for yourself. @Thrillist
- It may be one of the smallest countries in Central America, but Belize is full of pristine beaches, lush rainforests, and Mayan ruins. Check out some of the must-see areas — on the mainland and just off the coast — in this diverse nation. @MariaCultureist
- The spectre of WWII and the Holocaust continues to haunt the world. Today, travelers can learn from the past at memorials and museums all around the globe. Here are some of the more notable sites — from Berlin to Hawaii. @cairinthecity
- Tourists flock to Bangkok’s floating markets, but some might say their popularity has drained them of their authenticity. Cruise down the canals with Wanderland Alex as she investigates whether these hotspots are still worth the trip. @WanderlandAlex
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Go Further
Animals
- How can we protect grizzlies from their biggest threat—trains?How can we protect grizzlies from their biggest threat—trains?
- 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?
Environment
- Are the Great Lakes the key to solving America’s emissions conundrum?Are the Great Lakes the key to solving America’s emissions conundrum?
- The world’s historic sites face climate change. Can Petra lead the way?The world’s historic sites face climate change. Can Petra lead the way?
- 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
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