#NGTRadar: Travel Lately
October 23, 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:
- If you’ve never been to Estonia, you’re missing out on some cozy times. Here’s a small taste of the cafe culture that’s been flourishing in the Baltic nation since it reclaimed its independence from Soviet control. @mywanderlustpl
- Bikes may be a “dime a dozen to people living in the United States,” but in other places, they can make a world of difference. Check out this uplifting story about eliminating the cycle of poverty in Namibia one bicycle at a time. @Butterflydiary
- You’ve heard the negative stereotypes about Los Angeles, California: it’s a sprawling concrete jungle crawling with traffic. But there’s a silver lining to every down side. Just ask Spencer Spellman. @spencerspellman
- In the last few years, there’s been an upsurge in folks who are taking time off from their regular lives to wander the world — and for good reason. Here are seven (sometimes not-so-obvious) benefits of a travel sabbatical. @OrdinaryTravelr
- Think there are only two kinds of Turkish delight: with and without nuts? Think again. Welcome to wonderful world of Hafiz Mustafa 1864. Cinnamon, rose, and pomegranate are just a few of the varieties you’ll find at this Istanbul institution. @thatbackpacker
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