The Radar: Travel Lately
June 26, 2013
2 min readThe Radar – the best of the travel blogosphere – is a regular feature on Intelligent Travel every Wednesday.
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Here’s this week’s:
- Bigger isn’t always better — especially when you’re trying to save time and money while traveling. That’s why Rotterdam makes the perfect home base for seeing the Netherlands. Here are seven winning day trips to get you started. @eurotriptips
- Myanmar has been becoming a popular spot for travelers these days, but much of the country is relatively uncharted. Follow this blogger’s trek through Kalaw en route to the tourist hub of Nyaung Shwe near shimmering Inle Lake. @2Travelaholics
- The Philippines may be known for its powdery beaches and azure waters, but a diver’s paradise — think shipwrecks and reefs teaming with marine life — is waiting to be discovered offshore. Check out this guide to some of the best diving spots in this island wonderland. @velvetescape
- Edinburgh, Melbourne, Reykjavik, Iowa City? One of only six cities dubbed by UNESCO as a “City of Literature,” this isn’t your average flyover metropolis. Discover the literary treasures awaiting you in this small-but-proud town. @ReaderRoadTrips
- Bulgaria is one of Europe’s oldest but least traveled countries. From mountains and forests to beaches and cityscapes, this Balkan charmer’s rich history and affordability make it bucket-list worthy. Just take it from this local, who has practical advice for first-time travelers. @WanderingEds
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Go Further
Animals
- This ‘saber-toothed’ salmon wasn’t quite what we thoughtThis ‘saber-toothed’ salmon wasn’t quite what we thought
- Why this rhino-zebra friendship makes perfect senseWhy this rhino-zebra friendship makes perfect sense
- When did bioluminescence evolve? It’s older than we thought.When did bioluminescence evolve? It’s older than we thought.
- Soy, skim … spider. Are any of these technically milk?Soy, skim … spider. Are any of these technically milk?
- This pristine piece of the Amazon shows nature’s resilienceThis pristine piece of the Amazon shows nature’s resilience
Environment
- This pristine piece of the Amazon shows nature’s resilienceThis pristine piece of the Amazon shows nature’s resilience
- Listen to 30 years of climate change transformed into haunting musicListen to 30 years of climate change transformed into haunting music
- This ancient society tried to stop El Niño—with child sacrificeThis ancient society tried to stop El Niño—with child sacrifice
- U.S. plans to clean its drinking water. What does that mean?U.S. plans to clean its drinking water. What does that mean?
History & Culture
- Meet the original members of the tortured poets departmentMeet the original members of the tortured poets department
- Séances at the White House? Why these first ladies turned to the occultSéances at the White House? Why these first ladies turned to the occult
- Gambling is everywhere now. When is that a problem?Gambling is everywhere now. When is that a problem?
- Beauty is pain—at least it was in 17th-century SpainBeauty is pain—at least it was in 17th-century Spain
- The real spies who inspired ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’The real spies who inspired ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’
Science
- Here's how astronomers found one of the rarest phenomenons in spaceHere's how astronomers found one of the rarest phenomenons in space
- Not an extrovert or introvert? There’s a word for that.Not an extrovert or introvert? There’s a word for that.
- NASA has a plan to clean up space junk—but is going green enough?NASA has a plan to clean up space junk—but is going green enough?
- Soy, skim … spider. Are any of these technically milk?Soy, skim … spider. Are any of these technically milk?
- Can aspirin help protect against colorectal cancers?Can aspirin help protect against colorectal cancers?
Travel
- What it's like to hike the Camino del Mayab in MexicoWhat it's like to hike the Camino del Mayab in Mexico
- Is this small English town Yorkshire's culinary capital?Is this small English town Yorkshire's culinary capital?
- This chef is taking Indian cuisine in a bold new directionThis chef is taking Indian cuisine in a bold new direction
- Follow in the footsteps of Robin Hood in Sherwood ForestFollow in the footsteps of Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest