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Just Back From: Bangkok's Amazing Flower Market

Bangkok is a multi-sensory experience. So why should the city's largest flower market be any different? The bright colors, fragrant smells, and bustling action also make it the city's most enticing.

Posted by Jamie Feldmar on February 04, 2013 at 1:41:14 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Bangkok, Thailand
Just Back From: Taipei

A cross between Hong Kong and Tokyo, Taipei offers everything from upscale design hotels to themed cafes, and a lot of Hello Kitty to boot.

Posted by Lawrence Ferber on December 27, 2012 at 12:00:27 PM EST in Trip Ideas, Restaurants, Hotels Tagged: Tokyo, Hong Kong, Asia, Dining, Restaurants,
Just Back From: Christmas Markets in Germany, France, and Switzerland

Not sufficiently in the holiday spirit yet? Follow our intrepid writer through Europe's Christmas markets and feel the warm glow of yuletide cheer. Or at least get some good travel tips!

Posted by Linda Cabasin on December 24, 2012 at 11:15:48 AM EST in Trip Ideas, Arts & Culture Tagged: Holidays, France, Germany, Switzerland, Shopping, Dining
What it's Like: Christmas in Naples

Christmas is magical in Naples, which starts from December 8th. Market vendors set up on Via San Gregorio Armeno, iconic nativity scenes are found all over town, and fairy lights line the narrow streets.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on December 19, 2012 at 5:06:48 PM EST in Arts & Culture Tagged: Italy, Naples, Holidays, Food
Europe's Best Christmas Markets

Every year in cities and towns across Europe, you'll find spectacular Christmas markets offering up unique and artisanal goods, local bites, and a truly magical holiday season.

Posted by Rachel Felder on December 03, 2012 at 1:13:32 PM EST in Shopping, Trip Ideas Tagged: Europe, Holidays, Paris, London, Rome
A Taste of Thailand: Top 5 Thai Food Experiences

Discovering the national cuisine of a distant land is the highlight of any foodies' trip. Here is a roundup of some of our not-to-be-missed food experiences in Thailand.

Posted by Maggie Kelly on August 30, 2011 at 10:10:22 AM EDT in Restaurants Tagged: Thailand, Food