Tagged: local-experiences

In Japan, I Was Transformed Into a Geisha. You Can Do It, Too

Geisha have fascinated the world with their ethereal blend of beauty and mystique. That porcelain-white face. Those ruby-red lips. The colorful kimono. The jet-black hair. Although the…

You Can Throw Your Own Parade in New Orleans! Here's How

You don’t have to be the king of a Mardi Gras club to throw your own parade and march through the streets of New Orleans. But if you do, you’ll certainly feel like one. While it's a…

Meet UNESCO's New Cultural Heritage Inductees: Reggae, French Perfume, and More

Reggae music from Jamaica, the Irish sport of hurling, Polish Nativity scenes, Korean wrestling, and about three dozen more arts, crafts, folk dances, foods, and festivals are the…

Madrid Like a Local: 10 Can't-Miss Experiences

Madrid is a great city to get lost in. Some of the best discoveries I've made there were from taking wrong turns and deciding not to look at the map on my phone. I just keep walking…

Arthur Frommer: Experiential Travel Has Been Eclipsed by "Transformative Travel”

For several years now, conversations between travel professionals have been full of references to "experiential travel," a new variety of travel requested by more and more travelers.…

The World’s Most Rewarding Source of Free Homestays Is, and Remains, Servas

Organizations come and go that arrange for you to stay free-of-charge in someone else’s home or apartment in the course of your travels. The latest leaders in this effort are…

Travel Troubleshooter: Stuck in Traffic and Missed the Show -- How About a Do-Over?

Jenni Turbeville's friends can't make it to a Cirque du Soleil (www.cirquedusoleil.com) performance because of traffic. Can they get new tickets, or are they out of luck?Q: I need…

How to Find the Best Shops in Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town is a hotbed for local funk and fashion. And luckily, even the neighborhood mall showcase many designers, artisans, perfumers or merchants who either got their start in or…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Montreal and Quebec City

One thing the province of Québec does exceptionally well is come up with citywide programs that foster community spirit. For instance, the annual Carnaval de Québec (January…

Destination-Specific Tips for Travelers with Pets

Many travelers wouldn't dream of going on vacation without their pet. Here's a roundup of our coverage in destinations around the world. U.S. Cities and StatesDenver, Boulder, and…

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Istanbul

Turkey is a dynamo whose changing face keeps me on my toes, especially in 2008. Smoking has been banned in many places, and the ban will extend to restaurants and bars next year.…

Travel Writing 101: Traveling on the (Very) Cheap

"You have a dream job!" Half the people I meet for the first time tell me that, and I agree. It's heaven for me because I am intensely curious, always wanting to know what's around…