#NGTRadar: Travel Lately
April 29, 2015
2 min readTravel Lately—a roundup of the best new dispatches from the travel blogosphere—is a regular feature on Intelligent Travel every other Wednesday.
You can play, too. Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTravel and tag your favorite travel stories #NGTRadar to help us find the crème de la crème on the Web.
Here are our latest picks:
- In Edinburgh, a storied past blends seamlessly with cutting-edge modernity. If you’re planning a trip to the seat of the Scottish monarchy, here are more than a dozen things you should know before you go. @RoadsKingdoms
- Perched on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea, Beirut has been called the “Paris of the Middle East.” Get the inside scoop on the Lebanese capital’s thriving nightlife, rich culture, and glamorous shops with this beginner’s guide. @JohnnyJet
- When it comes to seeing the world, it’s better to focus on quality, not quantity. Don’t agree? Here are four compelling reasons why you should ditch the fly-by global tour and opt for slow travel instead. @20sTravel
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