The Radar: Escape the Daily Grind, Websites Connect Travelers, Travel for Turtle Conservation

• Looking for an escape from the daily grind? Take it slow, and you’ll avoid needing a vacation from your vacation. Destinations like Cosenza (Italy), Havana (Cuba), and Siwa (Egypt) are sure to give you that back-in-time feeling you need to wind down from the modern world. [Lonely Plaanet]
• Websites like Couchsurfing.org have changed the way many people travel. Here are two more websites to connect you with locals and hosts around the world. [NY Times]
• Make a difference on your next trip! Volunteer for a beach patrol program tracking Australian flatback turtles. Explore the coast by day and search for turtles by night, assisting turtle conservation efforts in Western Australia. [The Independent]

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