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Say what you will about Europe in the summer. Sure, there are longer lines, sweatier tourists, and pricier flights, but there’s also gelato on sunny piazzas, warm evening walks through historic sites, and, most important, no school. Here are four of the family-friendliest destinations in Europe, and tips for enjoying them with your kids.
The Radar: Travel Lately
Posted by Intelligent Travel on April 17, 2013 
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories with #NGTRadar. Check back on the blog each Wednesday for our Travel Lately roundup.
Spring is upon us (at least for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere), and we’re embracing it with open arms by highlighting seasonal must-dos from our amazing I Heart My City community.
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I have to laugh when I see things like “rented” swans, petal-strewn hotel beds, and string-quartet serenades. That’s why I asked 10 concierges in some of my favorite cities what they would recommend to the most discerning of guests for a night of off-the-beaten-path romance — whether it’s Valentine’s Day, a wedding proposal, or simply a much-needed date night.
Hotel enthusiast Annie Fitzsimmons shares her picks for the top 10 places to stay in Barcelona (with some tips about shopping and dining thrown in for good measure).
Urban Insider Annie Fitzsimmons previews how her favorite hotels will be ringing in the new year.
Last week, our Food Fridays story was all about the Cuban sandwich and its roots in Tampa, Florida. Inspired by the idea of the “signature sandwich,” we started itching for more. We asked you to share the sandwich that makes your city sing, and you answered (and made us drool a little). Without further ado, here are 15 local favorites from around the world.
The Radar: Go to Girona, Road Trip USA, Veggie-Friendly Cities
Posted by Daniel Riesenbach on September 3, 2012 
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back on the blog for our roundups.
I Heart My City (in the Summer)
Posted by I Heart My City on June 20, 2012 
The first official day of summer is tomorrow (for the northern half of the world, at least), so we thought we’d kick it off right: with a special edition of I Heart My City. Here are 20 quintessential summer must-dos from past I Heart contributors all around the globe.
The Radar: Feisty Barcelona Fiestas, Tech Savvy Traveling, How Not to Eat in Italy
Posted by Erin Spencer on June 6, 2012 
The Radar: The top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back on the blog for our roundups.
I Heart My City: Jessica’s Barcelona
Posted by I Heart My City on April 11, 2012 
Travel and lifestyle writer Jessica Benavides Canepa lives in Barcelona, but is preparing for a life-changing move to Shanghai to pursue her next adventure. To bid adéu siau to the city she’s come to love, she sent Intelligent Travel her top picks for sight seeing, eating out, getting lost in the late-night frenzy, and more. Check out her favorites, then add your own in the comments section. Photo: Michael Colwell/My Shot
Homage to Catalonia — and Miró
Posted by James Conaway on February 16, 2012 
It’s spitting snow in Mont-roig del Camp the day I arrive, the coldest day in living memory in Catalonia. An hour and a half south of Barcelona, this one-time home of the famous painter Joan Miró is worth a day-long distraction from the sensual intensity up the coast. Joan – pronounced sho-ahn, a Catalan variation…
The Radar: Islands Made for Valentine’s Day, Barcelona Freebies, How to Enjoy the Australian Outback
Posted by Elaura Rifkin on February 8, 2012 
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the Web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.
Photos: Where You Went
Posted by Intelligent Travel on January 24, 2012 
Our readers boast impressive travel résumés, which is why every Friday we ask you the same question on Facebook: Where are you traveling this weekend? See photos of where YOU went, and get inspired to plan your next trip. Photos by readers like you. Upload your favorite travel photos with a caption to Your Shot/Travel at ngm.com/yourshot. Tag all…
Photos: Where You Went
Posted by Intelligent Travel on December 6, 2011 
Our readers boast impressive travel résumés, which is why every Friday we ask you the same question on Facebook: Where are you traveling this weekend? See photos of where YOU went, and get inspired to plan your next trip.
The Radar: Traditional Krème in Budapest, Travel Sale Sites, World’s Best Swimming Pool
Posted by Anna Scalamogna on November 3, 2011 
The Radar: Top travel news, stories, trends, and ideas from across the Web. Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #ngtradar. Check back the next day for our daily roundup.
Taste of Travel: Those Super Markets
Posted by Intelligent Travel on October 4, 2011 
Today no chef worth his or her whisk would consider planning a daily menu without checking in with regional suppliers and pinching the local produce for ripeness. But this isn’t news. European hausfraus have been doing it for centuries. It’s called going to market. And the food markets, still thriving in most European cities and towns, rate a visit even if you aren’t stocking your larder. In fact, they offer authentic local experiences to travelers and lessons in culinary and cultural traditions.
The Radar: Wine Tasting in Porto, Kayak the USA, Barcelona for Foodies
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on July 18, 2011 
Portugal’s Alto Douro region has been producing wine for nearly 2,000 years, a distinction that led it to be inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. Learn about the history and culture of this beautiful region with a tasting. [Inspiring Travellers] Take to the water this summer. Discover terrific kayaking spots in the…
Building a Place-Based Playlist
Posted by saldrich on August 19, 2009 National Geographic Magazine Editorial Researcher Brad Scriber took a recent trip to Barcelona and filled us in on how he chose his trip soundtrack. About the only time my music collection grows is when I travel. Now, I’d love to say that’s because I spend my vacation nights in low-lit, smoky clubs discovering emerging talent…
Barcelona: Be Green, Be Cheap
Posted by Crowd Favorite on February 29, 2008 Planning an España getaway this summer? If you’re headed to Barcelona, be sure to check out the new Barcelona Urbany (opening June 1), which claims to be the country’s first eco-friendly hostel. What makes this hostel eco-savvy? It will recycle and reuse 50 percent of the water and use a rainwater harvesting system. It will…
