The 10 most beautiful cities in the world

Beauty is supposed to be in the eye of the beholder, but when it comes to architecture and general atmosphere, there are a few cities in the world that are undeniably more beautiful than others. Since there are more cities in the world than one can possibly visit in a lifetime, there are surely some that we’ve missed, but we can wager a pretty safe bet on which are ten of the most beautiful cities in the world, that probably most visitors can appreciate. …

Eat like a local in Tokyo

Tokyo

If you’re one of those people who can’t leave without their regular portion of sushi, tempura or ramen (even the instant kind!) then going to Tokyo and tasting the real thing is probably a dream come true. But like all major tourist cities, Tokyo can be a bit on the expensive side if you eat only at restaurants that cater specifically to tourists.

So if you want to save some money and to experience the real Japanese cuisine, the best thing to do is to eat like a local in Tokyo. Little known joints, obscure cafes and street stalls will surprise your palate without ripping you off, and you’ll eat like a local in Tokyo. …

Top 10 weird Japanese drinks that you might (not) want to try

Japan is unique from many point of view, not the least of which is the Japanese people’s inventiveness when it comes to coming up with flavors for their candy and their soft drinks. While going on a soda-tasting trip in Japan sounds weird when you say it, the fun part about it is that no one has to know that you are actually sampling the country’s soft drinks.

Just pretend that you are thirsty whenever you see a convenience store or a vending machine, and look for the bottles and jars with strange designs on them or the random unsettling English word. Don’t be scared away by strange combinations – one things that’s for sure is that your drink will be palatable, and sometimes even delicious! …

Top 5 most fashionable cities in the world

Fashion and traveling don’t seem to have much to do with one another, right? The image of the weary and dusty traveler who just came back from climbing a mountain or exploring a village in Siberia is not exactly the kind of person that one would call fashionable.

But loving to travel and loving fashion are not mutually exclusive, so if you love both of them, we would like to propose a trip for you: how about visiting the most fashionable cities in the world? Fashion capitals are many, but only a few cities in the world can be said to create fashion through what their inhabitants wear. So pack up your Sunday bests, and visit the top 5 most fashionable cities on the planet. …

Top 5 busiest airports in the world

Love them or hate them, there’s no way a serious traveler can escape airports. While a few centuries ago it was perfectly acceptable to travel from one continent to another by boat, coach, horseback, train (or a combination thereof), it took a lot of time to get to your destination. Now, thanks to modern technology, travel is made available for a lot of people, and you don’t have to spend a third of your life on the road.

So, planes are good. Airports, on the other hand, can be pure hell. But if you are stuck in a crowded airport for a few hours, you might as well make the best of it. So here’s our list of the most crowded airports in the world, and what little they have to offer to the bored traveler. …

Top 10 places to see in Asia

Temples in Luan Prabang, Laos

Are you planning on visiting Asia anytime in the future? When thinking about tours that will take your through most parts of a continent, it’s really difficult to pick the most essential destinations. Asia is one big continent, so it’s so surprise that there should be quite a lot of things there that a visitor might want to see.

And while the more attractions the better, it can be really annoying when you travel somewhere and just can’t decide what to see first, and how to organize your time so that you manage to see all the important places. To help you, here’s our list of top ten places to see in Asia. …

The most luxurious hotel suites in the world

I’m sure that everyone has fantasized about spending at least a few nights in a luxury hotel, being waited on hand and foot, ordering gourmet room service and enjoying the most expensive jacuzzis, swimming pools you can ever imagine. Well, if you want to make your dream come true, you have to be prepared to seriously empty your bank account, because a room like this costs in the $15,000, and that’s without taxes! Here’s a list of the most expensive hotels in the world, hotels where only royalty, stars and magnates have access to (or people who have been saving up for it all their lives). …

Best bakeries around the world

One of the best feel feelings you can get when traveling is when you’re walking down a busy street, you’re hungry and you suddenly feel a mouthwatering smell coming out of a bakery. Pastries are a great alternative to fast food if you want a quick bite to eat, and the best thing about bakery products is that they are so culture-specific. Sure, croissants and bagels are almost omnipresent, but there are tons of other yummy pastries that you can find only in certain countries. And if you really want to get acquainted with a certain country’s cuisine, you have to dig in deeper into its pastry section. So here’s a list of some of the best bakeries in the world, for the delight of your taste buds. …

Five unusual things to see or do in Japan

Japan, the land of hot springs, temples and cherry blossoms is the perfect destination for a culturally-fulfilling holiday. There are places that you should not miss when visiting this fascinating country: medieval castles, parks, cutting-edge buildings and amusement parks. But there is another face to Japan, one that is not necessarily marketed towards tourists, a face that may seem strange to the western eye, but which is ultimately even more fun and interesting than the beaten track.

This list will help you discover some of the less mainstream attractions of Japan, which will surely leave you with a thirst to discover more about this fascinating country and its people. Wander down the backstreets of Tokyo, enter a few secluded and unusual clubs and visit places that you won’t find listed on standard-fare tourist brochures. …

Musical Capitals of the World

Liverpool

During today’s post I will invite you to a musical (and, unfortunately, virtual) tour of the world. If you ever wondered what the world’s hottest places to experience contemporary music are, then here is your answer.

However, in case you expected Seattle, Ibiza or London, well… think again. Music is the kind of discipline where perpetual innovation and reciprocal influences are the key to success. Following the history of music, we can easily observe how different cities have served as artist playgrounds in different time periods: take Vienna, Liverpool or Seattle for example. For all the music lovers and wannabe musicians out there, here is a short list of the world’s trendiest music capitals: …