The Radar: Travel Lately
August 14, 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:
- The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are popular Paris destinations for good reason, but if you’re looking for off-the-beaten-path destinations, check out this guide to the more bohemian side of the City of Light. @DangerousBiz
- Algeria may be one of North Africa’s best-kept “foodie secrets.” Often rounded off as “Moroccan,” this country’s cuisine has plenty of its own panache. Find out what you’re missing. @BootsnAll
- The magnificent manses built by King Edward I may be a big tourist draw in North Wales, but the princely “native” castles that dot the countryside deserve equal attention. Journey back to medieval times and experience the magic. @EuropeUpClose
- When most folks hear “beer, seafood, and European architecture,” they probably don’t think of Qingdao, China. Explore this charming port city and its German influences with these bloggers. @Turtlestravel
- Often overshadowed by bay-mate San Francisco, Oakland is moving into the sunshine as more and more travelers discover its unique art galleries, vegan cuisine, and historic buildings. See what this up-and-coming city has to offer. @NevEndingVoyage
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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