Grand, gilded, and unmistakably royal, Buckingham Palace is the official London home of the British monarch and one of the city’s essential sights. Whether you come for the pageantry of

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Well-rated, affordable hotels around Gion and the Shijo-Kawaramachi heart of Kyoto, ranked by real Google ratings and review counts.

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A travel guide to Byodo-in, the famous Phoenix Hall in Uji near Kyoto: its mirror pond, golden phoenixes, museum, and how to visit.

For something a little more alternative, Camden is one of London’s most characterful places to stay — all markets, music, canal-side walks, and street art — with the elegant green

One of London’s most famous markets isn’t a single place at all, but a sprawling, interconnected web of stalls, lanes, and courtyards along the Regent’s Canal. Camden Market draws millions

If royal London feels a little too polished for you, head north to Camden — the city at its most gloriously alternative. With its sprawling markets, canal-side setting, and deep