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The Best UK Cities for Food and Entertainment

The United Kingdom is known as having some of the best comfort food on the planet, from bangers and mash to fish and chips to pasties and pies of all sorts. And while you'll certainly find these many culinary delights pretty much anywhere you go in the country, there are some cities that do it a little better when it comes to food , including a wide selection of international cuisines. Of course, once you've had a good meal you'll probably fancy some entertainment, and while a night in the British countryside could get a little boring, there are plenty of metropolitan areas that can give you both the tasty treats and amusing activities you crave. Here are just a few of the best UK cities when it comes to both food and entertainment. Brighton In all of the UK, Brighton is probably one of the most attractive cities around, largely due to its artsy population. The time to go is during the famous arts festival that bears the city's name, but if you're more interes...

Best Shopping Destinations in Asia and Where to Stay

When it comes to shopping, nowhere in the world does it quite like Asia. Whether you’re looking for cute little gadgets, fun toys, trinkets, cheap designer clothes or high end electronics, Asia has it all. Shopping in Asia is very different than shopping in the western world and is definitely not an experience to be missed. When shopping in Asia, remember to negotiate. Prices are almost never what they seem, especially in street markets. It’s not uncommon to be able to get the price down by 20% to 50%. With that said, here are some of the best places in Asia to do your shopping. Bangkok, Thailand If you’re looking for creative and unique clothing, look no further than Bangkok. Funny T-Shirts go for as little as $3, DVDs can be purchased for $2 and you can get all kinds of jewelry and clothing everywhere you look. For the tourist experience, hit up Khao San Road, the central tourism hub. For a bit more of the local shopping