The Radar: Start Surfing, Brazil’s Hidden Gems, Neat Ways to Get Around Abroad

• It’s never too late to learn how to surf. Here are some tips to get you started — just in time for your summer beach adventures. [New York Times]
• Forget the GPS and soak in the sights and culture of off-the-beaten-path Brazil. Check out this guide to four lesser-known spots in this South American gem. [Matador]
• Ever been carted around in a tuk tuk, or zorbed? Maybe it’s time to try a new way to get around when you travel. Have a look at unique methods of transport from around the world. [Wild Junket]

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