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Guide Article / In Depth in Vancouver

Recommended Books, Films & Music in Vancouver

Books The following is a list of some titles that will give you a deeper insight into the multicultural richness of Vancouver and Victoria:The Black Canoe: Bill Reid and the Spirit…

Guide Article / In Depth in Vancouver

Food & Drink in Vancouver

Bring your appetite: There’s some good eating to be had here. Vancouver especially has become one of the world’s top dining destinations, while Victoria has carved out a niche for its…

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History in Vancouver

Compared to the world’s great cities, Vancouver and Victoria are mere babies. Victoria only became a city in 1862; Vancouver in 1886. But long before Captain George Vancouver sailed…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Vancouver

Walking Tour 1 in Vancouver

Walking Tour 1: Downtown & the West End Start: The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Finish: Cathedral Place. Time: 2 to 3 hours, not including museum, shopping, and eating stops. Best…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hamburg

Parks & Gardens in Hamburg

Alsterpark lies on the northwest banks of Alster Lake, spread across 72 well-manicured hectares (178 acres). Beautiful shade trees and cultivated gardens greet you at every turn. From…

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The Best Inns and Bed and Breakfasts in Germany

Hotel Am Josephsplatz, Nürnberg: Germany has no shortage of cozy little guesthouses, but it’s especially refreshing to find one in the midst of a busy city. These wood-floored,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Shanghai

Best Dining Bets in Shanghai

Tackling Hairy Crab: The name says it all. The signature dish of Shanghai is absolutely scrumptious, but it's seasonal (autumn) and best enjoyed at a big local restaurant.Rooftop…

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Museums and Mansions in Shanghai

In its quest to become the cosmopolitan and culturally savvy city worthy of hosting the World Expo in 2010, Shanghai set a mildly ambitious goal of establishing 100 museums. To meet…

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Huangpu River Cruise in Shanghai

The Huangpu River (Huangpu Jiang) is the city's shipping artery both to the East China Sea and to the mouth of the Yangzi River, which the Huangpu joins 29km (18 miles) north of…

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Temples, Mosques and Churches in Shanghai

Not known for its temples, Shanghai's most popular Buddhist shrine with visitors is the Jade Buddha Temple (Yufo Si). The Longhua Temple is also on the route of some tourists; its…

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The Performing Arts in Shanghai

AcrobaticsChinese acrobats are justifiably world-famous, their international reputation cemented in no small part by the Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe, formed in 1951. While the troupe,…

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Recommended Books, Films & Music in Shanghai

Recommended Books At the top of the list of books on Shanghai history is Shanghai-born Lynn Pan's nostalgic, romantic, easy-to-read history of the city and its characters, In Search of…

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History in Shanghai

A Small Fishing Village The first evidence of settlements in the Shanghai area actually date to 5000 B.C., though it wasn't until the 5th to 7th centuries A.D. that Shanghai appeared…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Shanghai

Walking Tour 1 in Shanghai

The Bund Start: Waibaidu Bridge, Suzhou Creek (Metro: Nanjing Rd. [E]). Finish: Yan'an Dong Lu, south Bund. Time: 2 hours. Best Times: Weekday mornings or late afternoons; nighttime…

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Walking Tour 4 in Shanghai

French Concession Start: Xintiandi, Luwan District (Metro: Huangpi Rd. ★). Finish: Hengshan Lu, Xuhui District (Metro: Hengshan Rd.). Time: 4 to 6 hours. Best Times: Weekday mornings…

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The Best Gardens in Ireland

Powerscourt Gardens (County Wicklow): This grandiose Irish garden is set amid the natural splendor of the Wicklow Hills just outside of Dublin. The sprawling, manicured gardens and…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Ireland

Hiking in Ireland

Hiking is an increasingly popular activity in Ireland. Since 1982, the network of long-distance, marked trails has grown from 1 to 25, and now stretches across more than 2,414km (1,500…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hong Kong

Best Dining Bets in Hong Kong

Eating Your Way Through China: There's no better place in the world to sample regional Chinese cuisine than Hong Kong, where you can eat everything from the ubiquitous Cantonese food…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hong Kong

Parks & Gardens in Hong Kong

In Kowloon Kowloon Park -- Occupying the site of an old British military encampment established in the 1860s, Kowloon Park (tel. 852/2724 3344; www.lcsd.gov.hk/parks/kp) is Tsim Sha…

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Great Shopping Areas in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is so filled with shops, boutiques, street markets, department stores, and malls, it's hard to think of places where you can't shop. Still, there are specific hunting grounds…

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Shopping A-Z in Hong Kong

The stores listed here are just a few of the thousands upon thousands in the SAR. For more listings, check HKTB's website, www.discoverhongkong.com/qts, for a list of its member shops.…

Guide Article / In Depth in Hong Kong

Today in Hong Kong

Even though the 1997 handover is well over a decade gone, the most common question I get about Hong Kong is: "How much has Hong Kong changed?" If it hadn't dominated the news, I doubt…

Guide Article / In Depth in Hong Kong

Recommended Books, Films & Music in Hong Kong

Books If you want to read about Hong Kong before setting out on your trip, good places to start are A Concise History of Hong Kong by John Carroll (Rowman & Littlefield, 2007) or A…

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Dateline in Hong Kong

4,000-1,500 B.C. Early settlers of Asian Mongoloid stock spread throughout south China, including Hong Kong, leaving behind Neolithic artifacts ranging from pottery and stone tools to…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Hong Kong

Walking Tour 2 in Hong Kong

The Central District Start: Pedder Street, Central District. Finish: SoHo nightlife district, Central. Time: About 4 to 5 hours. Best Times: Monday through Friday afternoons, when…