FX Excursions

FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.

Beth Reiber

Beth Reiber's career as a full-time freelance travel writer has spanned more than three decades and taken her to more than 45 countries, including four years living in Germany and three years in Japan. She's the author of nine guidebooks, including Frommer's EasyGuide to Tokyo, Kyoto and Western Honshu and Frommer's Hong Kong and her articles have appeared in more than 55 publications and websites.

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2015
Nov 4, 2015

Stanley, Hong Kong

I can’t keep track of how many times I’ve been to Hong Kong over the past 30 years, but I always make a point of spending at least half a day in Stanley. In fact, compared to bustling Central or Kowloon, going to Stanley is like taking a mini vacation. First, there’s the roller-coaster bus ride in a double-decker from Central that careens around curves and zips over hills on its 30-minute journey, providing tantalizing views of the South China Sea along the way. Although bargain shopping makes my heart beat faster, a leisurely meal is also always in the picture.

Elevate Your Journey with TAP Air Portugal’s New Economy Prime

Exciting news ahead for TAP Air Portugal, as Portugal’s flag carrier prepares for the launch of its brand-new Economy Prime cabin, offering customers more space, additional privacy and a superior travel experience. Flights boasting the new cabin take off June 1; booking for Economy Prime is now available across all TAP channels and travel agents.

2015 / August 2015
Sep 1, 2015

Discover The Hip Business Ambience Of Modern Osaka

One of the first things an observant visitor to both Tokyo and Osaka might notice is Tokyoites stand on the left side of an escalator so commuters in a hurry can pass on the right, while Osakans do the opposite and stand on the right. The origin of this right-left split is hotly debated. One theory surmises it stems from the Edo Period (1603–1867), when samurai living in Edo (now Tokyo) are said to have walked on the left side of crowded streets so they’d have quicker access to their swords. Osaka’s merchants, on the other hand, supposedly kept to the right side of the street, close to buildings and walls, to safeguard valuables carried in their right hand or tucked in their right sleeve.