Your complete Kyoto travel guide: top temples, the bamboo grove, Gion, and how to plan an itinerary around the city’s best sights.

A complete travel guide to Lake Ashi in Hakone, famous for its pirate ships, lakeside shrine torii, and Mount Fuji views.

The mountains above Nikko hold some of Japan’s finest natural scenery. Lake Chuzenji, formed by an ancient volcanic eruption, sits high in the highlands beside the thundering Kegon Falls, and

One of the most charming and central places to stay in Paris, Le Marais is a maze of medieval streets, elegant squares, trendy boutiques, and lively cafes — with Notre-Dame,

Hidden among the gleaming skyscrapers of the City of London is one of the capital’s most beautiful and atmospheric spots: Leadenhall Market. With its ornate Victorian roof, cobbled floors, and

Crowned by one of the most beautiful golden domes in Paris, Les Invalides is a magnificent complex with a rich and varied history. Built as a home and hospital for

Tucked away in the well-heeled streets of West London, Little Venice is one of the city’s most charming and tranquil corners. Where the Regent’s Canal meets the Grand Union Canal,

London is one of the great entertainment capitals of the world, and a night watching world-class talent on stage can be the highlight of an entire trip. From dazzling musicals

People used to joke about British food. Those people clearly hadn’t eaten in modern London. Thanks to centuries of immigration and a food scene that now ranks among the world’s

When the museums close and the landmarks light up, London changes gear. This is a city with a nightlife for every mood — a quiet pint in a centuries-old pub,