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Each May for the past hundred years, gardeners have succeeded — with the help of hairdryers, miracles, and the greenest of fingers — at coaxing thousands of exotic plant species into full bloom at precisely the same time. But the Chelsea Flower Show isn’t about the quest for the perfect begonia or the latest composting techniques. It’s about the carat count on your fingers and how debonair you look in a panama hat.
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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.
Event-o-Rama: 12 Must-Dos in May
Posted by Intelligent Travel on April 23, 2013 
There are some amazing events on tap all over the world, all the time. Here’s a taste of what you can see and do in May.
The Radar: Travel Lately
Posted by Intelligent Travel on March 13, 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.
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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.
Urban Insider Annie Fitzsimmons previews how her favorite hotels will be ringing in the new year.
Urban Insider Annie Fitzsimmons shares her recommendations on the best places to take tea in London this holiday season — from grand hotels to quaint cafes.
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 on Wednesdays for our roundups.
The Radar: Colorful Cape Town, Globetrotting in London, Best Museum Restaurants
Posted by Lauren Weaver on October 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.
The Radar: Keeping Up with Kauai, Local London, Canada’s No. 1!
Posted by Lauren Weaver on September 24, 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.
11 Guerrilla Street Art Greats
Posted by Daniel Raven-Ellison on September 20, 2012 
When guerrilla-geographer Daniel Raven-Ellison travels, he always keep his eyes peeled for unexpected works of art that creatively subvert culture, rules, and politics and force us to see “places” in a new way. Here are 11 of his favorite (well-known) street artists at work around the world.
Check out National Geographic’s picks for the ten best food markets in the world.
Never mind that tea wasn’t introduced to Britain until the mid-17th century or that coffee actually preceded it to the Scepter’d Isle: The image of an English afternoon tea is practically synonymous with refined British culture. Here’s how to drink a cuppa properly.
I Heart My City: Daniel’s London
Posted by I Heart My City on July 27, 2012 
As the world prepares for the Summer Olympics (the opening ceremony is today), we thought we’d do a special, hyped-up edition of I Heart My City to give you three very different takes on this year’s host city. We’ve asked three unique Londoners — a television producer, aluxury bikini designer, and a guerilla geographer — to sound off on their storied city. Here’s the final installment.
The Playlist: LONDON
Posted by Intelligent Travel on July 26, 2012 
If you’re heading to the Olympics, or just want to get in the mood, here are 10 tracks from 10 of the country’s best new artists (okay, some of them have been around for awhile, but still) that will help transport you to England.
Travels on the Run: Hyde Park, London
Posted by Barbara A. Noe on July 26, 2012 
For National Geographic Books Senior Editor Barbara A. Noe, going on a run is the best way to get oriented in a new city, and a great way to take in the sights. So lace up your sneaks and read on to get Barbara’s tips on where to run in some of the world’s greatest places — and what to see along the way.
Get the Heck Out of London
Posted by Intelligent Travel on July 25, 2012 
Olympics, Olympics, Olympics. With the Olympics coming up, the world’s abuzz about London. But sometimes you just want to get away from it all — especially when things are at their most frenetic.
Here are five fab getaways just hours from London (including the real Downton Abbey) by train.
I Heart My City: Tara’s London
Posted by I Heart My City on July 25, 2012 
As the world prepares for the Summer Olympics (the opening ceremony is this Friday), we thought we’d do a special, hyped-up edition of I Heart My City to give you three very different takes on this year’s host city. We’ve asked three unique Londoners — a television producer, a luxury bikini designer, and a guerilla geographer — to sound off on their storied city. Here’s Number 2.
The Radar: Offbeat London, Authentic Mexican Cuisine, The New Generation of Travel
Posted by Erin Spencer on July 25, 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. Photograph by Chris White, Flickr.
Strange Planet: Scaling The O2
Posted by Intelligent Travel on July 24, 2012 
Know about something strange going on out there in this wild world? Share your story with us on Twitter by calling out @NatGeoTraveler and using the #StrangePlanet hash tag — and it might just appear on the Intelligent Travel blog.
I Heart My City: Job’s London
Posted by I Heart My City on July 23, 2012 
As the world prepares for the Summer Olympics (the opening ceremony is this Friday), we thought we’d do a special, hyped-up edition of I Heart My City to give you three very different takes on this year’s host city. We’ve asked three unique Londoners — a television producer, a luxury bikini designer, and a guerilla geographer — to sound off on their storied city. Here’s Number 1.
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.
#FriFotos: Fit for a Queen
Posted by Intelligent Travel on June 1, 2012 
In honor of Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee (her 60th year as queen), this week’s #FriFotos theme is FIT FOR A QUEEN. To pay homage to history, we chose this image of the Victoria Memorial, the imposing monument erected in front of her royal London residence, Buckingham Palace, to honor the only other British monarch to earn the distinction. Given Elizabeth’s spirit and good health, she’s poised to out-reign Victoria. Photograph by Jesika Feldman/My Shot.
Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee this year, with key events taking place the first week in June. If you’re headed to England, you’ll soak up the spirit simply by walking the streets. But if you have to settle for being an armchair spectator, there are plenty of ways to join in from abroad.
The Radar: A Local’s Guide to London, 36 Hrs in NYC, Your Weight (in Gold)
Posted by Elaura Rifkin on May 7, 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. Photograph by Aleksandra Drzymala, My Shot
