Tripadvisor has once again published its Travellers’ Choice awards – this time for 2012. The top 25 hotels in the worldwide luxury category are as follows: 1. Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo – Chiyoda, Japan 2. Hotel Imperial Vienna – Vienna, Austria 3. Hotel Palacio de la Magdale[...]
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Beauty Around The World – Part 2
Want to know what women around the world will do in the name of beauty? Search no further...[...]
Top 10 cities for theatre lovers
Whether you’re an opera addict or a ballet buff, visiting a theatre district can be the perfect way to enrich your city break or holiday. We take a look at some of the world’s cultural nerve centres to find the best destinations for fans of all things theatrical. Milan Stylish and refine[...]
October 24th, 2011 - 4:00 am § in Destinations, Japan
Japan: A Perfect Paradox
By Jenny Avallon Special to The Lost Girls Japan—the land of bare feet, excessive vending machines, organization, and, of course, the heated toilet seat. My marathon through this impressive country was both somber and uplifting, quiet and chaotic, business-like and out of control. This is truly a [...]
October 16th, 2011 - 6:11 pm § in Destinations, Japan
The Mesmerising Skills of a Sushi Chef (Japan)
Some years ago I was taken to a tiny sushi restaurant (maybe only places for 12) in Tokyo by a good friend, fluent in Japanese and the culture of the country. It remains one of my finest dining experiences. Most memorable was watching the mesmeric sk...[...]
October 16th, 2011 - 6:11 pm § in Destinations, Japan
The Mesmerising Skills of a Sushi Chef (Japan)
Some years ago I was taken to a tiny sushi restaurant (maybe only places for 12) in Tokyo by a good friend, fluent in Japanese and the culture of the country. It remains one of my finest dining experiences. Most memorable was watching the mesmeric sk...[...]
October 16th, 2011 - 6:11 pm § in Destinations, Japan
The Mesmerising Skills of a Sushi Chef (Japan)
Some years ago I was taken to a tiny sushi restaurant (maybe only places for 12) in Tokyo by a good friend, fluent in Japanese and the culture of the country. It remains one of my finest dining experiences. Most memorable was watching the mesmeric sk...[...]
October 16th, 2011 - 6:11 pm § in Destinations, Japan
The Mesmerising Skills of a Sushi Chef (Japan)
Some years ago I was taken to a tiny sushi restaurant (maybe only places for 12) in Tokyo by a good friend, fluent in Japanese and the culture of the country. It remains one of my finest dining experiences. Most memorable was watching the mesmeric sk...[...]
The top 10 places for stunning Autumn colours
It’s that time of year again when the foliage on the trees begins to take on all manner of dramatic colours, and budding photographers the world over try to make the most of the myriad of different hues. Tripadvisor have come up with a ‘top 10 spots for stunning Autumn colours’ lis[...]
Ride Japan’s Bullet Train with our Digital Nomad
All right everybody. So tonight (for you North Americans)–and tomorrow 9/8 I’ll be live-tweeting the ENTIRE bullet train, start to finish. — @WheresAndrew All aboard! Our Digital Nomad Andrew Evans is hopping on Japan’s bullet train TONIGHT, riding the length of the superfast[...]