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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…

Guide Article / In Depth in Hong Kong

History in Hong Kong

Although some people might erroneously believe that Hong Kong's history began after the British took control of the island in 1842, it actually began millennia before that. Stone,…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Hong Kong

The New Territories in Hong Kong

Before the 1980s, the New Territories were made up of peaceful countryside, with duck farms, fields, and old villages. No more. A vast 1,008-sq.-km (389-sq.-mile) region that stretches…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Hong Kong

Walking Tour 3 in Hong Kong

Tsim Sha Tsui & Yau Ma Start: Star Ferry Terminus, Tsim Sha Tsui. Finish: Temple Street Night Market. Time: About 2 hours, not including museum stops. Best Times: Sunday…

Guide Article / In Depth in Seattle

A Brief History of the Pacific Northwest

PREHISTORY Native American habitation in the Pacific Northwest dates back at least 10,000 years, perhaps 12,000 years. Before the arrival of Euro-Americans in the region that is…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Seattle

Walking Tour 2 in Seattle

Walking Tour 2: The Pioneer Square AreaStart: Pioneer Place at the corner of Yesler Way and First Avenue.Finish: DRY Soda tasting room, First Avenue South.Time: Approximately 5…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Seattle

Walking Tour 3 in Seattle

Walking Tour 3: Fun, Funky FremontStart: South end of Fremont Bridge, near Ponti restaurant.Finish: North end of Fremont Bridge.Time: Approximately 2 hours, not including time…

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Walking Tour 1 in Seattle

Walking Tour 1: Pike Place Market Start: At the corner of Pike Street and First Avenue. Finish: At the corner of Pike Street and First Avenue. Time: Approximately 4 hours, including…

Guide Article / In Depth in China

Food & Drink in China

China is a culinary adventure just waiting to happen, and food is so important to the Chinese that "Ni chi bao le ma?" or "Have you eaten yet?" is a standard greeting. As you might…

Guide Article / Getting to Know in Beijing

Neighborhoods in Brief in Beijing

Citywide architectural uniformity makes the boundaries of Beijing's official districts rather arbitrary, so we've avoided them in favor of maps showing in more detail the areas of most…

Guide Article / Getting to Know in Beijing

Getting Around in Beijing

By MetroThe Beijing metro system (ditie) is undergoing a process of rapid expansion. This is leading to traffic snarls at ground level, which make using the existing lines essential.…

Guide Article / Getting to Know in Beijing

Fast Facts in Beijing

Area Codes -- The local code for Beijing is 010.Banks & ATMs -- Larger branches of the Bank of China typically exchange cash and traveler's checks on weekdays only, from 9am to…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Beijing

Lanes & Courtyard Compounds in Beijing

As distinct as Beijing's palaces, temples, and parks may be, it is the hutong that ultimately set the city apart. Prior to the 20th century, when cars and the Communist love of…

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Markets in Beijing

Although malls and shopping centers are becoming more popular, the majority of Beijing residents still shop in markets. Whether indoors or out, these markets are inexpensive, chaotic,…

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Shopping A-Z in Beijing

Antiques & CuriosThe Panjiayuan Jiuhuo Shichang market was once the place to look for antiques, and it still is for bric-a-brac and oddities. If you're not in town on the…

Guide Article / In Depth in Beijing

Religion in Beijing

Freedom to practice religion is enshrined in the Chinese constitution. In reality, of course, this right is subject to frequent and occasionally violent suspension -- during times of…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Beijing

The Great Wall in Beijing

The Great Wall (Wanli Changcheng)Even after you dispense with the myths that it is a single continuous structure and that it can be seen from space (it can't, any more than a fishing…

Guide Article / Restaurants in Montreal

Local Favorites in Montreal

Poutine, Smoked Meat & the World's best Bagels While you're in Montréal, indulge in at least a couple of Québec staples. Though you'll find them dolled up on some menus, these are…

Guide Article / In Depth in Montreal

History in Montreal

First ImmigrantsThe first settlers of the region were the Iroquois, who spent time in what’s now called Québec long before the Europeans arrived. The Vikings landed in Canada more than…

Guide Article / In Depth in Montreal

Food & Drink in Montreal

“Classic” Montréal and Québec City cuisine is a spin on French foodthat highlights local ingredients long available in New France such as root vegetables, maple syrup, and game such as…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Montreal

Walking Tour 3 in Montreal

Parc du Mont-Royal Start: At the corner of rue Peel and avenue des Pins Finish: At the cross on top of the mountain (la Croix du Mont-Royal) Time: 1 hour to ascend to the Chalet du…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Montreal

Walking Tour 2 in Montreal

Downtown Start: Bonaventure Métro station Finish: Musée des Beaux-Arts and the lively rue Crescent Time: 2 hours Best Times: Weekdays in the morning or after 2pm, when the streets hum…

Guide Article / Walking Tours in Montreal

Walking Tour 1 in Montreal

Vieux-Montréal Getting there: If you’re coming from outside Vieux-Montréal, take the Métro to the Place d’Armes station, which lets off next to the Palais des Congrès, the convention…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rome

The Best Ruins in Rome

Roman Forum: Two thousand years ago, most of the known world was directly affected by decisions made in the Roman Forum. Today, classicists and archaeologists wander among its ruins,…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Rome

Neighborhoods in Rome

Near Vatican City—If you just want a quick, tasty sandwich before or after your Vatican safari, Duecento Gradi ★★, is a topnotch panino joint with lots of yummy choices, right across…