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Maid cafes may have started as a fad, but they're here to stay. Here is a travel guide to the best maid cafes in Tokyo's Akihabara district.

From tonkatsu (deep-fried meat) to takoyaki (ball-shaped octopus bites), here are 40 essential foods for lovers of Japanese cuisine.

The code of conduct in a Japanese bar isn't that complex. Following it, however, is essential for the savvy traveler. Here are six rules on how to behave.

It's summer. Vacation's not vacation without a beach.

Those cherry blossoms get all the glory. But Japan's plum blossoms have a charm all their own. Here are 10 of the best places to see these enchanting flowers.

Some iconic, some obscure, these are the dishes that make Bangkok one of the world's finest eating cities.

You come to Paris hungry and ready for the best -- the best restaurants, the best chefs and truly French food. Here are 10 places to go.

Overshadowed by Bangkok's ongoing love affair with Isaan food, the flavors of the Thai south deserve equal recognition for their spicy contrasts and flavors.

With the highest number of museums per capita in the world, museum fatigue looms for travelers in Israel. This should help.

Fans of London say it's the greatest city in the world. They lay out their case with 50 compelling reasons.

You're in New York City. You want to shop. Don't cover the same ground you can do at home. Here are six exclusive shopping excursions.

The right hotel can make or break your Istanbul trip. Here's how to be a made man (or woman).

Sharks, hot springs, mountain vistas, water elevators -- all without having to leave room service delivery range.

Tokyo has a sometimes overwhelming array of hotels. Here are some great travel picks based on price: Moderate, expensive, incredibly pricey, ridiculous.

Bangkok may have thousands of noodle vendors, but the freshest ingredients and most flavorsome broths put these noodle shops several slurps above the rest.

Pity you, without an Italian grandmother to cook dinner. Fortunately, these Naples standbys are the next best thing.

Fancy a glass of tom yum with vodka, or a bloody Siam? These concoctions pack a muay Thai-strength punch and taste fabulous, too.

In the glimmering Middle Eastern city of Dubai, where luxury is good and over-the-top opulence is even better, there's no shortage of fancy restaurants.

From Morocco's b'stilla to South Africa's bunny chow, don't leave Africa without sampling at least a few of these exquisite foods.

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