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View of Pienza and Surrounding Countryside Hills in Tuscany
How to See the Best of Tuscany—Beyond Florence—in One Week

By Donald Olson and Stephen Brewer

Aerial view of an orange overcast London through a rain speckled glass pane
How to See the Best of England in One Week
Twice a day, the Thames in London swells with tidal water, rising as much as 23 feet. And as that great daily gush tumbles through the ancient channel, it tosses up centuries of junk. A little over a century ago, pollution wasn't a concept; to our ancestors, the world was inexhaustible, the river was God's gift to flush away the animal bones and excrement and used-up crockery of our days. <br /><br />And when that great churn of water departs the city again at low tide, it leaves behind newly exposed visitors from the past. Believe it or not, it's possible for tourists like you to descend to the beaches of the Thames and pluck out the remnants of centuries past during the precious few hours in between being unburied from the muck and being swept forever out to the sea. <br /><br />It's called <em>mudlarking</em>, and it's probably the most exciting way to discover London that I've ever experienced.&nbsp;Here's how to do it.
Mudlarking in the Thames Might Be The Best Thing I've Done in London

By Jason Cochran

A photo of the Plaza Santa Ana
How to See Spain in 7 Days
A view of the White House and lawn
7 Great Presidential Homesteads

By Holly Hughes and Julie Duchaine

Praying before Daibutsu (Big Buddha) statue at Kotokuin Temple in Kamakura, Japan.
Favorite Temples and Shrines in Japan

By Ross Walker

View from the fort at Cidade Velha, Cape Verde.
Island Hopping the Cape Verde Islands

By Alexis Lipsitz Flippin

Sunset on Malaysia's Sarawak. Photo: Heidi Sarna
What It's Like to See Malaysia's Sarawak by River Cruise
Chicago city skyline reflected in the "Bean."
Great Architectural Pilgrimages: 15 Sites to Visit

By Paul Ames

Ashford Castle, County Mayo. Photo: Courtesy of The Leading Hotels of the World
Ireland's Most Historic Castle Hotels

By Hillary Richard McNamara

Inverlochy Castle Hotel in Fort William, Scotland. Photo courtesy Inverlochy Castle Hotel
Scotland's Most Charming Castle Hotels

By Hillary Richard McNamara

The Sydney Opera House reflected in a puddle during a summer sunrise.
Best of Sydney: 15 Favorite Moments

By Frommer's Staff

Montmartre, Paris.
Paris Walking Tour: Insider's Guide to Montmartre

By Anna Brooke

A glimpse into the facility at Rhode School of Cuisine, Marrakech. Photo: Courtesy Rhode School of Cuisine
Cooking Schools and Culinary Vacations: 9 Top Cities
Find your own magic carpet at Bazar Ben Allal in the carpet souk, Criée Berbere.
Best of Marrakech: 13 Great Things to Do

By Frommer's Staff

La Piazzetta shows its best side after the day-trippers have left Capri town.
The 6 Most Scenic Spots in Italy

By Frommer's Staff

The Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.
Best Cities for Museums: 10 Essential Spots

By Charis Atlas Heelan

Antoni Gaudí's intricate mosaic work is featured extensively throughout Parc Güell.
Barcelona Walking Tour: Gaudi's Parc Guell

By Lucie Hayes

Tierra del Fuego landscape.
15 South American Island Escapes

By Frommer's Staff

Greenwich Park and the Royal Observatory.
London Day Trips: Museums and Gardens

By Donald Olson and Stephen Brewer

Cyclists in front of the Acropolis, Athens
World's 10 Best Historic Cruise Ports

By Heidi Sarna

Portland's favorite slogan.
The Weird and Wonderful in Portland, OR

By Ed Wetschler

Tower of London at Night.
London Walking Tour: Wizards and Wanderings

By Donald Strachan

The Basilica of Montserrat can be reached by road or train and aerial cable car; from there, take a funicular to the peak.
Spain's Best Religious Sites and Churches

By Frommer's Staff

Cerubs on the grounds of Schloss Linderhof.
9 Day Trips From Munich Into Bavaria
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