Never in any corner of the Mediterranean has it embraced the mainland with so much love and enthusiasm. The mainland also reached into the Mediterranean to quench its thirst, without

A travel guide to Shirakawa-go, the UNESCO-listed village of thatched gassho-zukuri farmhouses, an easy day trip from Kanazawa.

The UNESCO-listed village of Shirakawa-go is the most popular day trip from Takayama and one of the most photographed places in rural Japan. Its steep, thatched gassho-zukuri farmhouses sit in

Paris and shopping are practically synonymous — this is the home of haute couture, grand department stores, and charming little boutiques alike. But you don’t need a big budget to

Shopping is part of the holiday for some. The bazaar, consisting of many shops, offers you all authentic products and allows you to buy the brands you know at a