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Guide Article / Things To Do in The Irish Midlands

Best Dining Bets in Ireland

Chapter One (Dublin, County Dublin): In the vaulted basement of the Dublin Writers Museum, this is one of Dublin’s very best restaurants. It’s quite a splurge, but come at lunchtime…

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 / Suggested Itineraries in Ireland

For Free or Dirt Cheap in Ireland

Ireland is no longer a cheap country to visit—and hasn’t been for some time. The economic crash of the late 2000s and early 2010s drove prices down a bit, but hotels and restaurants…

Guide Article / Active Pursuits in Ireland

Fishing in Ireland

What makes Ireland such a great fishing destination? A coastline of more than 5,603km (3,472 miles), thousands of lakes and ponds, countless creeks, rills, streams, and rivers -- those…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hong Kong

Best Free Things to Do in Hong Kong

Expand Your Horizons at Hong Kong's Museums: A Museum Pass allowing entry to seven major museums, covering everything from Chinese art and Hong Kong's history to space, science, and…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hong Kong

The Best Activities for Families in Hong Kong

Running Free in Hong Kong's City Parks: Hong Kong's parks are great destinations for families. Children can swim or explore playgrounds at Kowloon Park (including one with restored…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hong Kong

Temples & Shrines in Hong Kong

Most Hong Kong Chinese worship both Buddhist and Taoist deities, something they do not find at all incongruous. They also worship their family ancestors. Ancestral altars are…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hong Kong

Great Shopping Areas in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is so filled with shops, boutiques, street markets, department stores, and malls, it's hard to think of places where you can't shop. Still, there are specific hunting grounds…

Guide Article / In Depth in Hong Kong

Today in Hong Kong

Even though the 1997 handover is well over a decade gone, the most common question I get about Hong Kong is: "How much has Hong Kong changed?" If it hadn't dominated the news, I doubt…

Guide Article / In Depth in Hong Kong

The Lay of the Land in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong SAR, with a population of just over seven million, is located at the southeastern tip of the People's Republic of China, some 2,000km (1,240 miles) south of Beijing; it…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Hong Kong

The Outlying Islands in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is surrounded by some 260 outlying islands, most of them uninhabited. Those that are inhabited offer the easiest opportunity to see something of rural Chinese life -- just…

Guide Article / Side Trips in Hong Kong

China in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a major gateway to China. Many first-time visitors to China join an organized tour for excursions to the mainland, though it's certainly easy enough to do on your own.…

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 / Suggested Itineraries in Hong Kong

In Two Days in Hong Kong

After a full day following the "The Best of Hong Kong in 1 Day," you'll continue packing in the activities for Day 2 as well. Start: MTR or Star Ferry to Central. 1. Shanghai Tang This…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Seattle

Parks & Gardens in Seattle

Gardens*  Washington Park Arboretum: One of the Northwest’s great arboretums, this living museum was established in the 1930s and is planted with an extraordinary variety of specimen…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Seattle

Neighborhoods Worth a Visit in Seattle

The Waterfront The waterfront is to Seattle what Fisherman's Wharf is to San Francisco. Stretching along Alaskan Way from Yesler Way, in the south, to Bay Street, Myrtle Edwards Park,…

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 / In Depth in Seattle

History in Seattle

By East Coast standards, Seattle got a late start in U.S. history. Although explorers visited the region as far back as the late 1700s, the first settlers didn't arrive until 1851.…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in Seattle

In Two Days in Seattle

Day 2 is your downtown and Seattle Center day, focusing on the city’s cultural riches. Start your morning with coffee and a baked treat at Caffe Ladro Espresso Bar & Bakery. When…

Guide Article / China

The Best Buys in China

Important: Do not buy ivory in China. It is illegal to export ivory across international borders, and immoral in the case of China, since so many of the ivory objects you'll encounter…

Guide Article / China

Frommer's Favorite Experiences in China

Exploring the Forbidden City's Forgotten Corners (Beijing): No one fails to be impressed by the grandeur of the Forbidden City's central axis, which is all most visitors see. But the…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in China

For Families in China

China is a great destination for families and you will be warmly received everywhere you go.Day 1: Arrive in Hong KongDepending on how much of the day you have left once you…

Guide Article / Suggested Itineraries in China

In One Week in China

When it comes to travel less is often more, and with only a week in China you are best to confine yourself to just one or two of the principal destinations. Beijing and Xi'an, Beijing…

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…