Tag archives for United States
The Radar: Travel Lately
Posted by Intelligent Travel on May 1, 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.
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.
In the land of the free and the home of the brave, nothing tickles the taste buds quite like barbecue. BBQ capitals like Kansas City and Memphis are well represented on our list, but America’s love affair with smoked meat is quite clearly a national preoccupation.
Peak Performance: Yosemite’s Best
Posted by Intelligent Travel on August 20, 2012 
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: Ancient Forgotten Cities, Charming Costa Brava, Exploring Santa Cruz
Posted by Erin Spencer on August 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. (Photograph by Somkid, Flickr)
The Radar: Pacific Parks, Berlin Street Art, Put Travel on Your Resume
Posted by Erin Spencer on August 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. Photograph by Michael Sass, My Shot.
California’s Trail of Cheese
Posted by Intelligent Travel on July 31, 2012 
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.
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.
A Warm Willkommen in Columbus
Posted by Intelligent Travel on July 3, 2012 
Ohio’s often underappreciated capital city celebrates its bicentennial this year. One of Columbus’s longest standing—and most welcoming—pockets lies just south of downtown: German Village.
“Moonwalking” Across the World
Posted by Intelligent Travel on June 28, 2012 
With the majority of the world’s people now dazzled by the urban glare, an age-old pursuit has again come into the spotlight: stargazing.
The Radar: Move to Australia, Kentucky’s Southern Hospitality, How to Pack for Europe
Posted by Erin Spencer on June 27, 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 Jeremie Noel, My Shot
The Radar: The Wild West, Hidden Gems of Europe, What Not to Do When Traveling Solo
Posted by Erin Spencer on June 18, 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: Top U.S. Travel Destinations 2012, Mini Guide to Montreal, Beautiful Tramways
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on January 20, 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.
The Radar: Rome in Winter, Underrated U.S. Cities, Score Extra Legroom
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on December 15, 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.
I Heart My City: Charyn’s Seattle
Posted by I Heart My City on November 16, 2011 
In June 2010, food, travel, and lifestyle journalist Charyn Pfeuffer swapped her BlackBerry for a backpack to volunteer with 12 community projects in 12 countries over 12 months. After volunteering more than 900 hours for her Global Citizen Project, she’s back home in Seattle, Washington, to share all things food, travel, and volunteering. In another Wednesday edition…
#FriFotos: Fall in the United States
Posted by Intelligent Travel on November 11, 2011 
Cooler temperatures, striking colors, smaller crowds–autumn is the perfect time to travel, and is why we love this week’s #FriFotos* FALL theme. Browse our Autumn in the United States gallery to see vibrant photos of the season’s changing leaves or get out there and do some leaf peeping. Check out this app to locate the best…
Free to See: U.S. Architecture
Posted by Intelligent Travel on November 7, 2011 
Architecture and design buffs are in luck: We found 10 free tours, open houses, and guides across the U.S. Get a sneak peek of the list below, then find all 10 online. Plus, we want to hear from you. Tell us about a free architecture tour in the comments section below. San Francisco City Guides San…
Free to See: 10 U.S. Historic Sites
Posted by Intelligent Travel on October 31, 2011 
The U.S. is filled with “it happened here” historic sites, and many have no admission fees. Get a sneak peek at our 20 favorite spots below, then find the complete list online. Plus, we want to hear from you. Tell us about a free historic site near you. Mesa Verde National Park Colorado It typically costs…
The Radar: Happy Birthday Lady Liberty, India’s Top Hotels, How to Budget a RTW Trip
Posted by Giovanna Palatucci on October 28, 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.
Free to See: 10 U.S. Places to Tour
Posted by Intelligent Travel on October 24, 2011 
Ever wonder what goes on inside an Olympic training center, a chocolate factory, even the Supreme Court? Now’s your chance. Take one of these 10 FREE tours. Get a sneak peek of the list below, then find all 10 online. Plus, we want to hear from you. Tell us about a great free tour near you.
Free to See: 20 U.S. Outdoor Activities
Posted by Intelligent Travel on October 3, 2011 
Parks, gardens, boat rides, beaches—get the most out of the great outdoors without spending a cent. We’ve got a list of 20 free outdoor activities in the U.S. Get a sneak peek of the list below, then find all 20 online. Plus, we want to hear from you. Tell us about a free outdoor activity in your neighborhood.…
Hotel Central: Southwest Dream Catchers
Posted by Intelligent Travel on September 29, 2011 
Arizona and New Mexico hotels with American Indian connections offer cultural experiences.
Free to See: 10 U.S. Pet Events
Posted by Intelligent Travel on September 26, 2011 
Heading out? Don’t leave Fido (or Fifi) at home. We’ve got a list of 10 free pet-centric events and activities scattered across the U.S. Get a sneak peek of the list below, then find all 10 online. Plus, we want to hear from you. Tell us about a free pet event in your neighborhood. Dog Beaches…
I Heart My City: JD’s Miami
Posted by I Heart My City on September 7, 2011 
Video producer and longtime travel blogger JD Andrews has visited over 70 countries across 6 continents always with a camera in hand. Although he’s frequently on the road out documenting the world, he calls Miami, Florida home. Here are JD’s insider tips to the seaside city. Miami is My City The first place I take a visitor…
20 Free to See Food & Drink Events in the U.S.
Posted by Intelligent Travel on August 22, 2011 
You don’t have to be a hard-core foodie to enjoy our list of 20 free food and drink events in the U.S. Get a sneak peek of the list below, then visit us online for the full lineup:
