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Yokohama in Tokyo
29km (18 miles) S of TokyoFew attractions in Yokohama warrant a visit if you're just in Japan for a short time. If you're in Tokyo for an extended period, however, Yokohama is a…
Language in Tokyo
Without a doubt, the hardest part of being in Tokyo is the language barrier. Suddenly you find yourself transported to a crowded city of 12.5 million people, where you can neither…
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…
Recommended Books, Films & Music in Tokyo
BooksKodansha International (www.kodansha-intl.com), a Japanese publisher, has probably published more books on Japan in English -- including Japanese-language textbooks -- than any…
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…
Guided Tours in Tokyo
With the help of this book and good online maps, you should be able to visit Tokyo’s attractions easily on your own. Should you be pressed for time, however, you might consider taking…
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…
Getting Around in Luxembourg
By Train & BusThe Chemins de Fer Luxembourgeois (tel. 49-90-49-90; www.cfl.lu), or Luxembourg Railways, operates frequent trains throughout the Grand Duchy, with connecting bus…
Golf in Myrtle Beach
Golf is one of the major attractions of Myrtle Beach—indeed, this is arguably America’s greatest golf vacation destination. Golfers can tee off at more than 100 championship golf…
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…
Hiking in Taos
There are hundreds of miles of hiking trails in Taos County's mountain and high-mesa country. The trails are especially well traveled in the summer and fall, although nights turn…
Neighborhoods in Cape Town
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…
Gay & Lesbian Clubs in Cape Town
The Great Gay EsCapeLike sister cities San Francisco, Sydney, and Miami, Cape Town is a sexy seaside spot with a variety of gay things to do. Promoted as "The Gay Capital of Africa"…
Recommended Books and Films in Fiji
Books The National Geographic Society's book The Isles of the South Pacific (1971), by Maurice Shadbolt and Olaf Ruhen, and Ian Todd's Island Realm (1974), are out-of-date coffee-table…
Getting Around in Belgium
Belgium's compact size makes it easy on travelers. The roads are excellent (though often busy), and the comprehensive rail net is one of Europe's best.By TrainAll major tourist…
Popular Culture in Belgium
BooksBelgium's most prolific man of letters -- indeed one of the most prolific authors of all time -- is Georges Simenon (1903-89), whose prodigious output very nearly defies belief.…
The Best Outdoor Pursuits in The Netherlands
Biking in Holland: To fully engage in the Dutch experience, you positively have to board a bicycle and head out into the wide green yonder. The tourism authorities have marked out many…
Getting Around in The Netherlands
Holland is a great place for sightseeing because it's so compact. Whether you choose to drive or use the excellent Dutch public transportation, getting around is relatively easy in the…
Popular Culture in The Netherlands
BooksIf a single individual may be said to "personify" the Holocaust -- a status that is surely an unbearable burden -- that person must be Anne Frank. Her diary, compiled as a…
In Two Weeks in Colorado
Taking 2 weeks to explore these cities and surrounding areas provides time for a more in-depth examination of their attractions, and to spend more time in the mountains.Days 1:…
Hiking in Colorado
Colorado is literally crisscrossed with hiking trails and dotted with mountains begging to be climbed. Rocky Mountain National Park's trails are especially beautiful, but they can be…
Activities in Colorado
Throughout this guide I recommend outfitters and guides that will help you enjoy the great outdoors in their particular areas. One highly regarded company that offers trips throughout…
Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Denmark
A Day (and Night) at Tivoli Gardens: These 150-year-old pleasure gardens are almost worth the trip to Copenhagen by themselves. They offer a little bit of everything: open-air dancing,…