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Top Things to Do in Japan

3. July 2009

Editor's Note: We asked Cheryn for her top things to do in Japan, Tokyo, Kyoto and beyond for travelers planning a trip to Japan. This is her reply.

It’s a little embarrassing to admit, but, okay, I will admit it for all of us. Part of our fascination with England – even for many of those born and raised there – is the Royal Family – one of the last remaining monarchies in the world. They’re all over magazines just like real celebrities. Their faces stare at us from mugs and plates and T-shirts. History is full of them. We all want to see inside their houses. So, I did it. I went to London and I visited a whole lot of Royal palaces. Did not meet a prince, but, given the history of princesses I’m kind of glad of that.

The Caribbean’s Most Underrated Islands

29. June 2009

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When it comes to the Caribbean, there’s a temptation to just head to whichever island is easiest to get to. After all, they’re all just beaches and cocktails, yes? But sometimes it pays to look beyond the usual suspects, island destinations such as the Bahamas, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. A connecting flight to one of the smaller, less-visited islands can pay dividends for those prepared to spend a little longer in the air.

Venice: Boating through Lagoon City

25. June 2009

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When you travel to Venice, it’s easy to tramp around the narrow streets of the historic centre, getting lost at every turn and not caring because everything you see is beautiful, magical and wonderfully old. And at the end of the day, if your feet are aching and your eyes are popping out with an overload of looking, you can sit in an outdoor café sipping on a Spritz or a Bellini and gaze out over the water of the lagoon to relax. But the lagoon deserves a bit more attention than just that. It’s because of the lagoon and its many tiny islands that Venice is even here. Take time to hop on a boat and see a little more than just the Piazza San Marco.

San Francisco: Weekend Getaway

24. June 2009

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Welcome to San Francisco, that exotic city of hills where east meets west, high tech lives with crunchy granola and bohemian culture births movements and culture known around the world. The Beats, the Hippies and the Summer of Love flowered here as well as music from the Grateful Dead to The Dead Kennedys. The cities fabled attractions are seen on countless postcards and TV programs; Fisherman’s Warf, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge and the famed cable cars. But we’ve done the tourist trail on previous trips. This time we’re exploring neighborhoods.

Top 10 Things to Do in Copenhagen

23. June 2009

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Copenhagen is one of those cities that just works. I’m not the only one who thinks so; it always rates highly on those coveted "Best in the World" lists for livability, environmental friendliness, and various other desirable traits. And the shopping is pretty sensational. Packed with palaces and castles, littered with gardens and snaked by pretty waterways, I can think of countless reasons to suggest a visit to the Danish capital.

Paris Attractions: The Quirky Side

22. June 2009

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In Paris, it is often easy to just settle for the clichés; sit in a café, gawk at the Eiffel Tower, join the scrum to view the Mona Lisa and walk hand-in-hand along the banks of the Seine. And that’s just fine. But look a little further, and you can stumble into some of the fabulous oddities that give the French capital a slightly quirkier character.

Iceland: Whale Watching, Waterfalls & Wonders

11. June 2009

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Iceland: Whale Watching, Waterfalls & Wonders

Most visitors to Iceland are blissfully unaware of the fact that the popular whale watching tour boats they happily bundle onto in Reykjavik share a dock with commercial whaling vessels. The same dock that is also home to a popular eatery that serves fresh whale kebabs daily. Funny, right? Or shocking?

Top Things to Do in Tahiti and French Polynesia

9. June 2009

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Top Things to Do in Tahiti and French Polynesia

Since the mutinous days of Captain Bligh, Tahiti and French Polynesia have symbolized paradise for South Pacific travelers. The soaring volcanic peaks, white sand beaches, and emerald lagoons continue to feed escapist dreams. French Polynesia also caters to adventurers and sightseers; the colorful histories of ancient Polynesia and French colonialism have produced many vestiges to explore.

Faster, Cheaper, Better: One Day in Sydney

4. June 2009

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Faster, Cheaper, Better: One Day in Sydney

So, I had one day in Sydney – what to do? For starters I booked into a hotel in the middle of the city, the CBD. I figured that would be close to everything important – Opera House, the harbour, Darling Harbour etc. Of course, to be within budget, I had to find one at the dodgy end of town – up near Central Railway Station, away from the Harbour.