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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 / Thailand

The Best Small Towns and Villages in Thailand

Lamphun: This charming town, close to Chiang Mai, is on the Kuang River, in a part of the country where few travelers visit. Its quiet temples echo times past; trishaws still meander…

Guide Article / Thailand

The Best Luxury Hotels in Thailand

The Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok: The Mandarin Oriental houses more celebrities per square inch than a tabloid magazine. The hotel's elegant colonial style has made it the paragon of…

Guide Article / In Depth in Thailand

Food & Drink in Thailand

Food is one of the true joys of Thailand. If you are not familiar with Thai cooking, imagine the best of Asian food ingredients combined with the sophistication of fragrant spices,…

Guide Article / Peru

The Best Authentic Experiences

Exploring the Catacombs of San Francisco (Lima): Beneath this colonial church and convent in the center of Lima, an estimated 25,000 bodies were interred until a main cemetery was…

Guide Article / Peru

The Best Reason for Bragging Rights in Peru

Singing Protest Songs 'Til the Sun Comes Up: A musical highlight of a visit to Peru is visiting an authentic peña, a small, informal club featuring musicians and patrons singing the…

Guide Article / Peru

The Best Small Towns and Villages in Peru

Barranco: Technically a suburb of Lima and not a proper small town, Barranco feels like an independent village, worlds removed from the chaotic capital city. Overlooking the sea, this…

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

Etiquette in Peru

Appropriate Attire -- Many travelers to Peru are dressed head-to-toe in adventure or outdoor gear (parkas, fleece wear, hiking boots, and cargo pants). This is perfectly acceptable…

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 / In Depth in Peru

Food and Drink in Peru

Peruvian cuisine is among the finest and most diverse cuisines found in Latin America and, indeed, the world. It is one of the most important contributors to the wave of Pan-Latino…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Peru

In Two Weeks in Peru

This 2-week itinerary will allow you to experience many of Peru’s biggest attractions, from its historic colonial cities to its natural wonders. You will start and end your journey in…

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 / Things To Do in Cusco

Especially for Kids in Cusco

Cusco is a blast to walk around, so entertaining the kids and finding suitable restaurants and things to do shouldn’t be a problem for most families. Kids old enough to appreciate a…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Cusco

The Bar Scene in Cusco

Bars & Pubs In high season, bars are often filled to the rafters with gringos hoisting cheap drinks and trading information on the Inca Trail or their latest jungle or rafting…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Cusco

The Club & Music Scene in Cusco

Live Music Live music is a nearly constant feature of the Cusco nightlife scene, and it’s less about itinerant bands of altiplano musicians in colorful vests and sandals playing…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Machu Picchu

Nearby Attractions in Machu Picchu

Renamed Machu Picchu Pueblo by the Peruvian government—a name adopted by few—Aguas Calientes is quite literally the end of the line. It’s a gringo outpost of mochileros (backpackers)…

Guide Article / Delaware

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Delaware

Kayaking among the Cypress Trees (southern Delaware): A paddle on an early fall day in the cypress swamp of Trap Pond is a peaceful, exhilarating way to get some exercise. The changing…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Delaware

In Two Weeks in Delaware

The Best of Maryland & DelawareAnnapolis is a fairly central place to start this trip -- especially for those flying into Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Delaware

For Families in Delaware

Tiny Delaware packs in a lot of fun, history, and culture. This is a 5-day itinerary, but it's easy to pick and choose a couple of days' worth of activity for a long weekend, or…

Guide Article / Maryland

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in Maryland

Raising the Star-Spangled Banner at Fort McHenry (Baltimore, Md.): The park rangers ask visitors to help with the raising and lowering of the huge flag each day. The nooks and crannies…

Guide Article / Maryland

Best Dining Bets in Maryland

Charleston (Baltimore, Md.; tel. 410/332-7373): Southern cuisine takes center stage at this restaurant in the trendy Harbor East neighborhood. Expect to be treated like royalty as the…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Maryland

In One Week in Maryland

If you have only a week, put four places on your itinerary: Baltimore, Annapolis, any place on the Eastern Shore (or Ocean City, on the Atlantic), and Western Maryland. You can slow…