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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…

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Neighborhoods Worth a Visit in Vancouver

Granville's Greatest Hits Even though the bustling Public Market  makes a fine destination in itself, Granville Island offers much more. To really get a feel for this neighborhood,…

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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…

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Today in Vancouver

When people all over the world tuned into the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and caught their first glimpse of sunny Vancouver, they saw a city that was finally coming into its own.…

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History in Vancouver

Compared to the world’s great cities, Vancouver and Victoria are mere babies. Victoria only became a city in 1862; Vancouver in 1886. But long before Captain George Vancouver sailed…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Shanghai

Huangpu River Cruise in Shanghai

The Huangpu River (Huangpu Jiang) is the city's shipping artery both to the East China Sea and to the mouth of the Yangzi River, which the Huangpu joins 29km (18 miles) north of…

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 / Things To Do in Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef

Major Reef Sites in Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef

First, a few facts. It’s the only living thing on Earth visible from the moon; at 348,700 sq. km (135,993 sq. miles), it’s bigger than the United Kingdom and more than 2,000 km (1,240…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Cape Tribulation Area

Exploring Daintree National Park in Cape Tribulation Area

The World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest has remained largely unchanged over the past 110 million years. It is now home to rare plants that provide key links in the evolution…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Cape Tribulation Area

Discovering the Great Barrier Reef in Cape Tribulation Area

The waters off Port Douglas are home to dramatic coral spires and swim-throughs at the Cathedrals; giant clams at Barracuda Pass; a village of parrot fish, anemone fish, unicorn fish,…

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 The Irish Midlands

The Best Family Attractions in Ireland

Dublin Zoo in the Phoenix Park (Dublin, Dublin County): Kids love this sympathetically designed zoo featuring wild creatures, animal-petting corners, and a train ride. The surrounding…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hong Kong

Tips on Accommodations in Hong Kong

No one area in this compact city is really a more convenient location than any other. Public transportation is efficient and easy to use, and the attractions are spread throughout the…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Hong Kong

Aberdeen in Hong Kong

Situated on the south side of Hong Kong Island, Aberdeen is nestled around a naturally protected harbor. Famous for its colorful floating seafood restaurant and boat people who live on…

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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…

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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.…

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

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 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 / 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 / Suggested Itineraries in Hong Kong

In One Day in Hong Kong

If you only have 1 day to spend in Hong Kong, I feel for you. Seeing the top sights of Hong Kong in 1 day requires an early start, discipline, and a bit of stamina. Start: Star Ferry…

Guide Article / Things To Do in Seattle

The Best Natural Wonders

*   Alki Beach: The closest Seattle comes to a L.A.-style “hang-out” beach, Alki Beach in West Seattle is where the first white settlers set up camp—and packed it up after one wet,…

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 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…