The Radar: Offbeat London, Authentic Mexican Cuisine, The New Generation of Travel

  • With the Olympics kicking off this week, all eyes are on London. Skip the crowds at Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey and check out these offbeat London locales instead. [ABC News]
  • A new generation of travelers tweet, post, and blog their way through their adventures. This infographic, created by Wimdu, explains the social travel phenomenon. [yTravel Blog]
  • The Yucatán Peninsula is known for gorgeous beaches, mysterious ruins, and delicious food. Satisfy your appetite for authentic Mexican cuisine with this photo essay. [Expert Vagabond]

Got Radar? Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTraveler and tag your favorite travel stories from the web #ngtradar. Check back on the blog for our roundups.

Photograph by Chris White, Flickr

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