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Guide Article / Things To Do in Vancouver

Best for Families in Vancouver

Stanley Park Miniature Train: More than 200,000 people each year climb aboard this tiny replica of Canada’s first transcontinental passenger train for a short but scenic journey…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Vancouver

Parks & Gardens in Vancouver

Plazas Unlike many cities, Vancouver's great urban gathering places stand not at the center but on the periphery, on two opposite sides of the seawall that runs around Stanley Park:…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Vancouver

Especially for Kids in Vancouver

Vancouver is a family-friendly city (well, except for some bits of Granville Street after dark), and there’s always something for the kids to do, and it’s usually something that has…

Guide Article / In Depth in Vancouver

The Lay of the Land in Vancouver

Way Back When Thousands of years ago, a giant glacier sliced along the foot of today's North Shore mountains, carving out a deep trench and piling up a gigantic moraine of rock and…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Vancouver

Walking Tour 3 in Vancouver

Walking Tour 3: Yaletown, Granville Island & Kitsilano Start: The Vancouver Public Library Central Branch at Homer and Georgia streets. Finish: The Capers Building, 2285 W. 4th…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Vancouver

Walking Tour 2 in Vancouver

Walking Tour 2: Gastown & Chinatown Start: Canada Place. Finish: Maple Tree Square. Time: 2 to 4 hours, not including shopping, eating, and sightseeing stops. Best Time: Any day…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Vancouver

Hiking in Vancouver

Great trails for hikers of all levels run through Vancouver’s dramatic environs. You can pick up a local trail guide at any bookstore. Good trail maps are also available from…

Guide Article / Germany

The Best Bike Trips in Germany

Munich by Bike: You see so many locals riding bikes that you might think Munich is the biking capital of Germany.Lake Constance: Rent a bike at the train station in the former…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Germany

The North in Germany

Northern Germany in 1 Week This week-long itinerary includes Berlin, the most exciting city in Europe (and the third-most popular after London and Paris), and the Hanseatic cities of…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Germany

Northern and Southern Germany in 2 Weeks

This itinerary makes a clockwise circuit of Germany, from Berlin to Hamburg in the far north, south to Munich and its scenic surroundings, and finally west to the romantic town of…

Guide Article / In Depth in Shanghai

Language in Shanghai

Chinese is not as difficult a language to learn as it may first appear to be -- at least not once you've decided what kind of Chinese to learn. There are six major languages called…

Guide Article / In Depth in Shanghai

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 / Suggested Itineraries in Shanghai

In One Day in Shanghai

This "greatest hits" itinerary takes in Shanghai's top attractions — the best of East and West, past, present, and future — including a world-class museum; China's number-one shopping…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Margaret River and the Southwest

Art Galleries in Margaret River and the Southwest

The natural beauty of the Margaret River region and its associated lifestyle have inspired many artists to make their homes here. You can watch them work and perhaps buy a unique…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Whitsunday Coast and Islands

Boating in Whitsunday Coast and Islands

Bareboating in the Whitsundays. If "bareboating" is a mystery to you, take heart -- you're not alone. It simply means you are sailing the boat yourself. And if that seems daunting,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Sydney

The Sydney Harbour in Sydney

Sydney Harbour & The Rocks Officially called Port Jackson, Sydney Harbour is the focal point of Sydney and one of the features—along with the beaches and easy access to surrounding…

Guide Article / In Depth in Ireland

Language in Ireland

An Bhfuil Gaeilge Agat? (Do You speak Irish?) Ireland has two official languages, Irish Gaelic and English. Today English is still the first and most commonly spoken language for the…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Ireland

A Historic Path in Ireland

Ireland has treasured and protected its ancestral past, with mysterious stone circles, cairns, and huge stone tables known as dolmens, standing perfectly preserved in pastures and on…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Ireland

In One Week in Ireland

There’s something terribly romantic about flying into Dublin. The compact, laid-back city awaits a few miles down the road, packed with old-fashioned pubs, modern restaurants, and…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Ireland

National Parks in Ireland

Ireland's six national parks offer some of the most spectacular scenery and best walking in the country, and all have free admission.The Burren National Park, Mullaghmore, County…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Ireland

Snorkeling & Scuba Diving in Ireland

With visibility averaging 15m (49 ft.) and occasionally reaching 29m (95 ft.), and many wrecks to explore, the west coast of Ireland may be cold, but it's still a pretty good place for…

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 / Active Pursuits in Ireland

Biking in Ireland

Bicycling is an ideal way to explore the Irish landscape. The distances are quite manageable, and in a week or two on a bike, you can travel through several of the regions described in…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in County Wicklow and County Carlow

Hiking in County Wicklow and County Carlow

Loved by hikers and ramblers for its peace, isolation, and sheer beauty, the Wicklow Way is a 132km (82-mile) signposted walking path that follows forest trails, sheep paths, and…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hong Kong

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.…