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Social Skills in Tokyo
Because of its physical isolation and the fact that it was never successfully invaded before World War II, Japan is one of the most homogeneous nations in the world. Almost 99% of…
Food & Drink in Tokyo
Tokyo is a foodie's paradise. In fact, I'd have to say that Tokyoites are obsessed with food, fanatics ever on the prowl for the best of the best, whether it's for the city's best…
Today in Tokyo
With a population of about 12.5 million, Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world -- and one of the most intriguing and invigorating. As the nation's capital and financial nerve…
Hotels by Neighborhood
Hotels in & Around Ginza Expensive In & Around Ginza Conrad Tokyo ★★★ — Many attributes of this fine, contemporary hotel win me over, starting with the large sumi-e…
Neighborhoods in Tokyo
Taken as a whole, Tokyo seems formidable and unconquerable. It’s best, therefore, to think of it as nothing more than a series of villages scrunched together, much like the pieces of a…
Ginza, Hibiya & ShimbashiVery Expensive -- In addition to the reviewed venues, there's also a branch of Inakaya, 8-7-4 Ginza (tel. 03/3569-1708), a robatayaki restaurant, open…
Cultural Experiences in Tokyo
Just walking down the street could be considered a cultural experience in Japan. But there are a few more concrete ways to learn about this country's cultural life: The best of them…
The Club and Music Scene in Tokyo
Live Music -- The live-music scene exploded in the 1990s and is now located throughout the metropolis. In addition to the dedicated venues mentioned in this guide, which represent only…
Shopping A-Z in Tokyo
Anime & Manga Although Akihabara has long boasted Japan’s largest concentration of electronics shops, in the past decade it has also gained a reputation as the place to shop for…
Skiing in Vail
Vail America's top ski resort by practically any standard, Vail is something that all serious skiers must experience at least once. It has fantastic snow, great runs, and everything is…
Skiing in Taos
DownhillFive alpine resorts are within an hour's drive of Taos; all offer complete facilities, including equipment rentals. Although exact opening and closing dates vary according to…
The Circle Island Tour in Moorea
Most of the island's accommodations, along with activities and attractions, are found along Moorea's north coast, between the ferry wharf at Vaiare and the area known as Haapiti on the…
In One Week in Bali
Most people stay in Seminyak, especially when short on time. Seminyak has the biggest variety of hotel options per square meter than anywhere else in Bali and can't be beaten for its…
In Two Weeks in Bali
If you have 2 weeks to spare, you can take a more leisurely and complete tour of the island.Days 1 & 2: SeminyakLounge at the oceanfront pool at the luxurious Legian, followed…
Food & Drink in Bali
The rich array of food found in the rest of Asia is, to many, sadly lacking in Bali. But then again, many who come to Bali don't experience authentic Balinese cuisine. However, though…
Neighborhoods in Cape Town
City CenterAs the city center tries to reinvent itself as a residential entity, there are an increasing number of smart places to stay -- bear in mind, though, that bedding down here…
Local Favorites in Cape Town
The Dining MileIf you like to check out the options before deciding where to settle, take a stroll down Kloof Street. This is the road that runs parallel to Kloof Nek, which takes…
The City Center & City BowlThere is simply not enough space to cover the many superb restaurants concentrated in this area, so in some cases, a simple mention will have to…
At the Waterfront in Cape Town
Redevelopment of this historic core started in the early 1990s, and within a few years, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront (www.waterfront.co.za) had been rated as the best of its…
Best Dining Bets in Fiji
You won't be stuck eating only island-style food cooked in an earth oven, nor will you be limited by New Zealanders' and Australians' traditionally bland tastes, which until recently…
Food and Drink in Fiji
Fiji's dining scene was pretty bleak when I first visited in the 1970s. There was tasty food to be had at the country's numerous curry houses, which catered to the local Indian…
The Circle Island Tour in Rarotonga
Traveling completely around Rarotonga and seeing the sights should take about 4 hours, with the help of a motor; allow a full day if you go by bicycle. A better idea is to take the…
Best Dining Bets in Belgium
The Best RestaurantsComme Chez Soi (Brussels; tel. 02/512-29-21): If Michelin were to introduce a four-star category, Comme Chez Soi would undoubtedly be one of the first to collect…
The Best Romantic Hotels & Resorts in Belgium
Château Vacations (Wallonia): Belgium's French-speaking region is noted for its beautiful châteaux, dating from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, set in the countryside amid…
In Two Weeks in Belgium
Belgium, Holland & Luxembourg in 2 WeeksIf you have 2 weeks in the Benelux lands, you'll breathe more easily. You can stroll where you might otherwise have needed to hop on a…