Tag archives for mediterranean
The Place: Albania Steps Into the Spotlight
Posted by Intelligent Travel on October 22, 2012 
Albania’s first hundred years proved rocky (quick recap: two world wars, a Communist dictator, civil unrest). But this November, as the country celebrates a century of independence from the Ottoman Empire, the now-stable Balkan country is primed for its global tourism debut.
What better way to sample the culinary delights of a region than by peddling along its backroads, enjoying the scenery and working up an appetite for the next meal?
Here are ten great itineraries for all you food- and wine-loving cyclists out there.
Travels on the Run: Bayside Naples
Posted by Barbara A. Noe on August 2, 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.
The Radar: Italy’s Secret Beaches, Oman Underground, How to Make a Living Abroad
Posted by Erin Spencer on July 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. Alessandro Pili, Flickr.
First-Class Cooking Schools
Posted by Intelligent Travel on October 11, 2011 
Mediterranean culinary schools offer lessons in good living. By Rachel Howard From the October issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine. Glorious Greek Cooking › Ikaría, Greece Inhabitants of the remote Greek island of Ikaría are a third more likely than Americans to reach the age of 90. But eating like a Greek doesn’t mean abstinence: Good living and convivial…
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Christopher Elliott writes about a recent family trip where plans to add authenticity to the itinerary went awry.
The Radar: Top Mediterranean Islands, Great Summer Hostels, Cities for Locavores
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on July 21, 2011 
Off the coast of the Mediterranean’s top islands, sparkling turquoise waters await. Escape to places like Malta or Cyprus this summer to stare at beautiful vistas. The Mediterranean might be the ultimate destination for a little R&R. [BootsnAll] Save big at these top international hostels this summer. [The Planet D] Eat local on your travels.…
Tour Guide: Malta’s Mysterious Crypts
Posted by Intelligent Travel on January 6, 2010 Emilie Harting uncovers some of Malta’s cryptic history. Going to Malta, an intriguing and historic isle in the center of the Mediterranean? Be sure to reserve tickets way in advance for the amazing necropolis Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, an underground cemetery that’d be a shame to skip. Around 3600 B.C., the Greeks used flint and…
Ask IT: Cruising North Africa
Posted by mbeasley on October 5, 2009 We recently received a letter from a reader asking for help finding a cruise across the southern Mediterranean along the coast of North Africa. She hopes to visit cities founded during the Roman Empire rich with remnants of the past. Here are three travel companies with excellent cruising options for exploring the region. All trips…
