The Radar: Free in NYC, Hiking Etiquette 101, Tips for New Travelers

• Sick of spending a fortune on tickets to museums and shows when you visit The Big Apple? Check out this list of 40 free things to do in NYC. [Lonely Planet]
• Are you sure you’re not a “Captain Complainer” on the trail? Next time you trek with a group, remember the fundamentals of hiking etiquette. [Positive World Travel]
• Every great adventurer had to start somewhere. World explorer Nomadic Matt shares a few things he wishes he knew when he was a new traveler. [Nomadic Matt]

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