#NGTRadar: Travel Lately

Travel 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:

• Toto, I have a feeling we’re not in Starbucks anymore. Ordering coffee in Italy can be an art in itself, but don’t be intimidated: Here’s a go-to guide for navigating Italy’s coffee shops. @jdomb
• Gone are the days of heavy guidebooks and folding maps; now, a cell phone is a traveler’s best friend. Here’s what you need to know about using your smartphone abroad. @nomadicmatt
• Nestled among some of Central Europe’s most visited countries, Slovenia often gets overlooked, but its rich traditions and stunning landscapes make this hidden gem an emerging destination for 2015. Check out 50 reasons to consider Slovenia on your next European excursion. @WanderfulWorld1

Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTravel and tag your favorite travel stories from the Web #NGTRadar. Then check back every other Wednesday for our Travel Lately roundup.