Young, stylish, and buzzing around the clock, Shibuya is one of the most exciting places to base yourself in Tokyo. Home to the world-famous scramble crossing, endless shopping, great restaurants,

If you want to see where Tokyo’s young, creative crowd actually hangs out, head to Shimokitazawa — or “Shimokita” to locals. This bohemian, village-like neighborhood is a tangle of narrow,

If you want to be in the middle of the action, few areas beat Shinjuku. Home to the world’s busiest train station, dazzling neon nightlife, skyscraper views, and the calm

A guide to Shinjuku, Tokyo’s electric district of skyscrapers, nightlife, and the world’s busiest train station.

A guide to Shinsekai, Osaka’s nostalgic old district crowned by Tsutenkaku Tower, with its retro streets and street food.

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

For travelers who want London at its coolest and most creative, Shoreditch and the surrounding East End are hard to beat — think street art, vintage markets, independent coffee, and

If Soho is London’s classic night out, Shoreditch is its cooler, edgier cousin. Over in the East End, the nightlife is younger, more creative, and a little more underground —