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The Radar: Travel Lately

Posted by Intelligent Travel on February 13, 2013
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The Sydney Opera House, one of the most iconic buildings in the world. (Photograph by Phillip Durden, My Shot)

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 Travel Lately roundup.

Reinventing Family Travel

Posted by Christopher Elliott of National Geographic Traveler in Family Time on January 1, 2013
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Look familiar? Now's the time to explore another side of family travel. (Photograph by Macattck, Flickr)

Family. Travel.

Those two words are enough to make the average reader click away. But they shouldn’t be.

The Radar: Rocking Reykjavik, All About Anchorage, Talking Travel

Posted by Daniel Riesenbach on September 7, 2012
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Take in a colorful view of Reykjavik on top of the Hallgrímskirkja. (Photograph by Didier Jansen, Flickr)

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.

Czech Inn Time: Boutique Hotels Embrace Prague’s Storied Past

Posted by Intelligent Travel on August 28, 2012
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Tyn Church rising up from Staré Město. (Photograph by Peter Makarov, Flickr)

One of the few Central European capitals to survive the bombs of World War II, Prague stepped into the 21st century looking, more or less, as if it were stuck in the Middle Ages. “Tourism thrives in Prague because of its history. Her old towers, bridges, and churches tell a story,” says Karin Líšková, manager of Hotel U Zeleného Hroznu. “Visitors want to experience Prague as it was before, in the old times.”

Where Oslo Plays: Løkka

Posted by Intelligent Travel on August 23, 2012
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Once a gritty industrial area, Grünerløkka is now where the cool kids go to shop and play. (Photograph by Geir Halvorsen, Flickr.)

Oslo’s quirky borough along the banks of the Akerselva River, Grünerløkka (Løkka as locals call it) used to be a gritty industrial area. Now, it’s where the cool kids go to shop and play.

The Pros + Cons of Historical Vacation Rentals

Posted by Christopher Elliott of National Geographic Traveler on August 21, 2012
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What a historical rental may lack in technology, it will make up for in charm. (Photograph by James Walsh, Flickr)

Staying in an older vacation rental can be a real adventure. And we know, because we’ve lived in a few of them during our year-long trip across the United States. A historical home can bring you closer to a city’s traditional downtown area, or to real residents. It can even help you feel like you’re a local.

But historical homes have, well…histories.

Where Is Shangri-La?

Posted by Intelligent Travel on August 21, 2012
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A monk outside a temple in Shangri-La. (Photograph by William Guo, My Shot)

Since James Hilton imagined Shangri-La in his bestselling 1933 novel Lost Horizon, a host of Himalayan areas have laid claim to this earthly Eden. But only one place—Zhongdian in China’s southwestern Yunnan Province—has officially gone by the name Shangri-La County since 2001.

Peak Performance: Yosemite’s Best

Posted by Intelligent Travel on August 20, 2012
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Indian Rock Arch in Yosemite National Park, California. (Photograph by Mike Shoys, My Shot)

Yosemite National Park — a 1,200-square-mile swath of soaring granite cliffs, towering waterfalls, and ancient sequoia groves — has awed millions of visitors for over a century. “I can’t think of a better classroom,” says Beth Pratt, director of California programs for the National Wildlife Federation. “It’s my favorite place on Earth.”

The Radar: Underworld Maya, Terrifying Bridges, Find Your Adventurous Spirit

Posted by Erin Spencer on August 10, 2012
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A woman climbs into a Maya cave in Belize. (Photograph by Furtwangl, Flickr)

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: A Weekend in Paris, Strange Hotels, Southern Road Trips

Posted by Erin Spencer on August 8, 2012
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Paris is known for its fabulous array of outdoor cafes. (Photograph by Casmaron, Flickr)

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.

Flip-Side Caribbean

Posted by Erin Spencer on August 7, 2012
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A bird's-eye view of St. John. (Photograph by Adriatica, Flickr)

With its picturesque beaches and crystalline water, it’s no wonder the Caribbean is a popular vacation destination. But beyond the mega resorts and cruise ship decks there are rich cultures waiting to be explored. The next time you’re in the mood for a tropical getaway, think about taking a trip to one of these lesser-known islands to get a more authentic Caribbean experience.

The Radar: Ancient Forgotten Cities, Charming Costa Brava, Exploring Santa Cruz

Posted by Erin Spencer on August 6, 2012
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The ancient town of Sukhothai in Thailand. (Photograph by Somkid, Flickr)

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 Somkid, Flickr)

The Radar: Pacific Parks, Berlin Street Art, Put Travel on Your Resume

Posted by Erin Spencer on August 3, 2012
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A bighorn at Logan Pass in Glacier National Park. (Photograph by Michael Sass, My Shot)

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 Michael Sass, My Shot.

The Radar: Best of Norway, Cancun for Locals, Top 7 World Markets

Posted by Erin Spencer on August 1, 2012
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Looking down on skerries (small, rocky islands) in Norway's Lofoten Islands. (Photograph by Elizabeth Traver, My Shot)

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.

California’s Trail of Cheese

Posted by Intelligent Travel on July 31, 2012
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The frenetic scene inside Cowgirl Creamery in Point Reyes Station. (Photograph by Adrien Capozzi, Flickr)

Wine schmine. The new Sonoma Marin Cheese Trail winds about a hundred miles through the redwood canyons, pastures, and oak-covered hills of Marin and Sonoma counties, linking more than two dozen artisans who make distinctive cheeses using local milk from grass-fed cows, sheep, and goats.

The Radar: Trips of a Lifetime, Scotland Adventures, Hidden Caribbean Paradise

Posted by Erin Spencer on July 30, 2012
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Seeing Iceland's Skógafoss waterfall might just change your life. (Photograph by Alessio Mesiano, My Shot)

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 Alessio Mesiano, My Shot.

Deep-Dish Chicago

Posted by Intelligent Travel in Taste of Travel on July 27, 2012
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The real deal. Sauce on top, and thick enough to lose your car keys in. (Photograph by di.wineanddine, Flickr)

Chicago’s deep-dish pizza—a manly pie, thick enough to lose your car keys in—has more to do with the city’s hearty meat-and-potatoes past than its stylish, locavore present. But Chicago’s love for its deep dish hasn’t dimmed, and neither has the local debate over the best version of the behemoth. Here’s how to choose from the contenders.

The Radar: Spiritual Escapes in Europe, Istanbul’s Best Museums, Explore Phnom Penh

Posted by Erin Spencer on July 27, 2012
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Get in touch with your spiritual side at Monastero Santa Rosa on the Amalfi Coast. (Photograph by Maurice Naragon)

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The Radar: Offbeat London, Authentic Mexican Cuisine, The New Generation of Travel

Posted by Erin Spencer on July 25, 2012
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Skip Buckingham Palace. See Shir Swaminarayan Mandir instead. (Photograph by Chris White, Flickr)

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.

The Radar: Inspirational Road Trips, Top 10 Travel Apps, How to Meet the Locals

Posted by Erin Spencer on July 23, 2012
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The Salar de Uyuni, the world's biggest salt flat. (Photograph by Kristian Leven, My Shot)

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 Kristian Leven, My Shot.

The Radar: World’s 10 Wildest Parties, Roam Like a Roman, Local Cuba in Pictures

Posted by Erin Spencer on July 20, 2012
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India's Festival of Holi marks the beginning of spring. (Photograph by Poras Chaudhary)

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 Poras Chaudhary, My Shot.

The Radar: Off-The-Grid Chile, Inspirational Travel Quotes, World’s Most Remote Places

Posted by Erin Spencer on July 18, 2012
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With almost 50,000 miles of coastline, Chile's got it all. (Photograph by Alban Chauveau, My Shot)

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 Alban Chauveau, My Shot.

Fjord Hopping: Farmsteads turn Norway into a Midsummer’s Dream

Posted by Intelligent Travel on July 16, 2012
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Naeroyfjord has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2005. (Photograph by Alexander Mertz, My Shot)

The upstart chic resort, complete with the inevitable martini bar and spa, may be taking root just about everywhere these days. But in Norway, the trendiest things going are the centuries-old farmsteads that have been converted into all-purpose Nordic getaways.

The Radar: See Johannesburg, Delicious Dishes, Crime Fiction Fun

Posted by Erin Spencer on July 16, 2012
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Pilanesberg Game Reserve, near Johannesburg. (Photograph by RachelF2SEA, Flickr)

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 RachelF2SEA, Flickr.

The Radar: Be Indiana Jones, Celebrate Summer in Copenhagen, Essential Road Trip Playlist

Posted by Erin Spencer on July 13, 2012
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Constructed sometime between 3000 and 2000 BCE, Stonehenge is still shrouded in mystery. (Photograph courtesy Darren Vaughan, My Shot)

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 courtesy Darren Vaughan, My Shot.