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Best Dining Bets in Austin
Best Austin Area Dining ExperiencesThreadgill's (Austin): As the locals say about this place, "It's world famous, at least in Austin." What's so famous about it is the honest,…
Fredericksburg in Austin
Fredericksburg is a town of 10,000 inhabitants located just about 75 miles from either San Antonio or Austin. It's noted for a picturesque main street, with old-time storefronts and…
In Three Days in Austin
On the third day, you can wind down a bit. You’ll be heading about half an hour outside town in the morning, then returning to the center of the city. Have breakfast near your hotel…
The Club and Music Scene in San Antonio
Salsa in Southtown Latin American music and dancing is all the rage in the Southtown Arts and Entertainment District along South Alamo Street near the King William District. Several…
Fredericksburg
A picturesque town of 10,000, about equidistant (75 miles) from San Antonio and Austin, Fredericksburg attracts visitors from both cities on weekends and holidays—with good reason.…
In One Day in San Antonio
This first day of highlights is pretty much set in stone for everyone. If you’re not sleeping downtown, the smartest thing is to leave your car in a downtown lot and retrieve it after…
Local Favorites in Singapore
Restaurants on the Horizon -- In 2011, world-renowned French chef and restaurateur Joël Robuchon will open three restaurants in Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa. Robuchon, named…
The Shopping Scene in Singapore
Western-Style Malls The newest and grandest shopping mall in Singapore is ION Orchard, with a coveted location at Orchard Road's main intersection above the Orchard MRT station. Luxury…
Shopping A-Z in Singapore
Antiques A 5-minute walk north of Orchard Road is the mellow Tanglin Shopping Centre (Tanglin Rd.), whose quiet halls are just packed with little antiques boutiques. Tanglin is a quiet…
Etiquette in Singapore
The Right Hand -- While in Singapore, try to use only your right hand in social interaction. Why? Because in Indian and Muslim society, the left hand is used only for bathroom chores.…
Today in Singapore
Who would have believed that Singapore would rise to such international fame and become the vaunted "Asian Tiger" it has in recent decades? This small country's political stability and…
Recommended Books & Films in Singapore
Books If you're having trouble finding nonfiction books about Singapore in bookstores where you live, I suggest you wait until you arrive, then browse local shelves, where you'll find…
History in Singapore
By the 1800s, European powers had already explored much of the world, staking their authority over major trade routes. Southeast Asia's initial attraction was its position between two…
Food & Drink in Singapore
Singaporeans pride themselves in their local cuisine, many times traveling to far corners of the island just to seek out the perfect wonton or the most succulent chili crab. The true…
Recommended Books, Films & Music in Malaysia
The mix of cultural influences in Malaysia is the result of centuries of immigration and trade with the outside world, particularly with Arab nations, China, and India. Early groups of…
History in Malaysia
Populating the Peninsula (Prehistory to 1st Century B.C.) If Malaysia can trace its success to one element, it is geographic location. Placed strategically at a major crossroads…
Best Overlooked Experiences in Orlando
From Earth to the Moon: The Kennedy Space Center sent Americans into space for more than half a century, and for decades NASA’s nerve center was the focus of tourist attention, but…
Best of Orlando's Little Vietnam
Just north of Orlando’s downtown, along a stretch of 1950s storefronts around Colonial and Mills avenues, a thriving Vietnamese area (variously called Little Vietnam, ViMi, and Mills…
Epcot in Walt Disney World
If You Can Only Spend One Day at Epcot Epcot deserves at least 2 days, so this is a barnstorming highlight tour. Remember to make Advance Dining Reservations if you want to eat in the…
Famous People in Samoa
The Teller of TalesThe salvage crews were still working on the hulks of the British, American, and German warships sunk in Apia's harbor by a hurricane in 1889 when a thin,…
History in Samoa
Archaeologists believe that Polynesians settled in the Samoa Islands about 3,000 years ago. Their great migration halted here for some 1,000 years before voyagers went on to colonize…
Food & Drink in Las Vegas
For a long time, Vegas was considered an epicurean wasteland, a place where prime rib that cost more than $4.99 was considered haute cuisine, and all-you-can-eat buffets dominated the…
Iconic Vegas in Las Vegas
There are many things with which Las Vegas has become synonymous: gambling and all things excess are probably at the top of the list, but there are also the dancing waters, the…
Neighborhoods Worth a Visit in Vancouver
Granville's Greatest Hits Even though the bustling Public Market makes a fine destination in itself, Granville Island offers much more. To really get a feel for this neighborhood,…
Great Shopping Areas in Vancouver
Vancouver is becoming a great shopping town, in spite of all the taxes, duties, and mysteriously higher prices on this side of the U.S. border. Suddenly, high-end retailers are…