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Desert balloon rides, private sunset cruises, or just simple hand-in-hand strolls. The UAE's capital has it covered.

Japan travelers researching a trip to Kyoto will inevitably come across the word "kaiseki" -- usually hyped as a must-try culinary experience.

When it comes to Japanese food, we all know the basics.

In Japan, Anthony Bourdain visits the family home of chef Masa Takayama for a home-cooked meal of tripe stew. "Parts Unknown" airs Sundays at 9 p.m. ET.

Billing itself a "seven-star" hotel -- the first of its kind in Shanghai -- the Wanda Reign on the Bund certainly makes the appropriate first impression.

Culture, cocktails, castles, camels, fast cars and faster space ships -- only in Abu Dhabi.

When the record-breaking Shinkansen high-speed rail line opened in 1964, it was perfect timing.

Skywalks, viewing platforms, observation decks -- various experiences with one result -- the promise to do it again soon.

Just 30 minutes away from the casino glitz, Macau's island of Coloane feels a world apart from the fast-paced gambling mecca.