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Guide Article / Things To Do in Kyoto

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Kyoto

Spending a Night in a Ryokan -- Kyoto is one of the best places in Japan to experience the traditional inn, where you'll sleep on a futon in a tatami room and be treated to a…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Kyoto

Walking Tour 2 in Kyoto

The Philosopher's StrollStart: -- Ginkakuji, the Temple of the Silver Pavilion; from Kyoto Station, take bus no. 32 or 100 to Ginkakuji-mae stop or bus no. 5, 17, 102, 203, or 204 to…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Kyoto

Walking Tour 1 in Kyoto

A Stroll Through Higashiyama-KuStart: -- Sanjusangendo Hall on Shichijo Dori a couple of blocks east of the Kamo River; to get there, walk 20 minutes from Kyoto Station or take bus…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Bangkok

Best Dining Bets in Bangkok

It's not hard to eat well in Bangkok, and we'd include the street food of the city in that sentiment. That being said, we do have some favorites, places where you'll all but guaranteed…

Guide Article / Thailand

The Best Small Restaurants in Thailand

Le Bouchon (Bangkok; tel. 02234-9109): A truly precious gem among the rabble, this authentic French bistro is embedded in the thick of seamy Patpong. Fine French food and endless…

Guide Article / Thailand

Best Dining Bets in Thailand

The Best Fine DiningGaggan (Bangkok):All hail the four-time winner of “Asia’s Best Restaurant” by the organization World’s 50 Best (Gaggan was ranked number 5 in the world in 2018).…

Guide Article / In Depth in Thailand

Art and Architecture in Thailand

The Sukhothai period (13th-14th c.) is regarded as a period of notable achievement in Thai culture, with big advancements made in art and architecture. One of the lasting legacies of…

Guide Article / In Depth in Thailand

Religion in Thailand

Thai culture cannot be fully appreciated without some understanding of Buddhism, which is practiced by 95% of the population. The Buddha was a great Indian sage who lived in the 6th…

Guide Article / In Depth in Thailand

History in Thailand

Early History -- Archaeologists believe that Thailand was a major thoroughfare for Homo erectus en route from Africa to China and other parts of Asia. Stone tools, dating back some…

Guide Article / Peru

The Best Offbeat Experiences

Crossing cultures at Fiesta de la Cruz: The Festival of the Cross isn’t as solemnly Catholic as it sounds. Best in Lima, Cusco, and Ica, the festival features vibrant cross…

Guide Article / Peru

Best Dining Bets in Peru

The Best Local Dining ExperiencesBarbecuing Peruvian-Style: The Peruvian version of a barbecue get-together is called a pachamanca; it's basically cooking meat and veggies over coals…

Guide Article / In Depth in Peru

Today in Peru

Peru’s recent history of suffering—2 decades of political mayhem and corruption, hyperinflation, surprise attacks from homegrown Maoist “Shining Path” terrorists, cocaine trafficking,…

Guide Article / In Depth in Peru

History in Peru

Peru is littered with archaeological discoveries of many civilizations, from highland to coast. Two decades ago, a National Geographic team discovered Juanita the Ice Maiden, an Inca…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Peru

Foodie Lima in 3 Days

Lima’s culinary scene is so vibrant and strong—many put it on the same level as a place like Paris or Tokyo—that many travelers just forgo all other sightseeing and focus on the food.…

Guide Article / In Depth in Croatia

Food & Drink in Croatia

Traditional Croatian cuisine reflects widely diverse cultural and geographic influences. Some are a result of Croatia’s proximity to the sea and fertile farmland, and some are the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Sao Paulo

Parks & Gardens in Sao Paulo

MarketsSaturday and Sunday on the Praça Dom Orione in the Italian Bixiga neighborhood is a small antiques/flea market. On Sunday on the Praça da Liberdade (next to the Liberdade…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Bandon

Weather Watching in Bandon

Throughout the winter, Oregon's rocky shores and haystack rocks feel the effects of storms that originate far to the north in cold polar waters. As these storms slam ashore, sometimes…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Portland OR

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Portland OR

*  Walking around downtown: Portland’s downtown is compact and complex, with an attractive mixture of buildings, bridges, architectural styles, parks, and plazas that makes it…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Portland OR

The Best Gardens in Portland OR

* International Rose Test Gardens: You can’t help but stop to sniff the roses at this enormous and enormously popular rose garden in Portland’s Washington Park. Thousands of roses…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Thailand

One Week Northern Adventure in Thailand

1-Week Northern Adventure Tour Here's a good way to get to see a huge tract of the northern hills, as well as the ancient temples of Chiang Mai. You'll follow the Mae Hong Son Loop out…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Bangkok

Bangkok's Club and Bar Scene

The Club & Bar Scene From cool jazz lounges in top-end hotels to streetside dives in the backpacker district, Bangkok's got somewhere for everyone to feel good after dark. Many…

Guide Article / Southeast Asia

The Best Small Towns and Villages in Southeast Asia

Chiang Saen (Thailand): Crumbling 11th-century temples take you back to the birthplace of the Lanna Kingdom, one of Thailand's wealthiest and most influential. The nearby Golden…

Guide Article / In Depth in Southeast Asia

Recommended Books & Films in Southeast Asia

Bali (Indonesia) -- Bali Sekala and Nishkala: Essays on Religion, Ritual and Art, by Fred B. Eiseman, Jr., is the seminal text on the labyrinth of beliefs and practices on the island.…

Guide Article / Washington State

The Best Resorts & Spas in Washington State

The Best Mountain Lodges & ResortsSun Mountain Lodge (Winthrop; tel. 800/572-0493 or 509/996-2211): Perched atop a mountain and overlooking the remote Methow Valley, this is…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in South Florida

In Two Weeks in South Florida

Consider this tour a South Florida sampler. We've custom-built an itinerary that will provide you with a local's-eye view of some of the best diversions So Flo is known for. Whether…