Sea of Shoes Guide to Tokyo

Sea of Shoes Guide to Tokyo

London stuff

http://www.chicandcharming.com/2007/10/london-calling.html - London stuff!

A Guide to Melbourne, courtesy of galadarling.com

Melbourne can be a difficult city for visitors. While the main streets are obvious to everyone, they’re not where the really interesting things are. Melbourne requires a bit of effort — think of it as a treasure hunt. Go into weird alleyways, peer into arcades, allow yourself time to wander through & really experience the place.

To read Galadarling's tips for shopping, eating, drinking, and other activities in Melbourne, click here. Also, a shop that I want to go to there is profiled here.

Shanghai

One Website

http://www.world66.com/ - Has pretty detailed travel guides for lots of cities, along with some other, more unique, features.

Tokyo Tips (Jane Magazine)

The truth is, you can wander around any part of Tokyo and it will blow your mind. But here are a few helpful hints and especially fun things to get with. And don't worry, the subway system may seem really confusing, but everything is also written in English and easy to navigate.
First off, book a room at the Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu (tokyUhotels.co.jp) in trendy Shibuya. The hotel is dirt-cheap and located right in the center of this beyond-fun district. During the day, hit the intense, music-and-light-fueled department stores. At night, everything blindingly turns on. Buy a can of beer at one of the many convenience stores, then stroll around on the streets and people-watch. The kids have MAD style there. Duck into a karaoke joint, or get some inexpensive sake and sushi (look for a place that serves the dishes on a conveyor belt).
Also, you must, MUST go shop at Harajuku. There are a million cool places there, but here's a secret: When you exit the train, hang a right into the underground flea market. The prices there are the best on the street. (And say "hi" to the designer Harajuku Annie for me.) When you surface and go back to the main road, just explore. There are shops for every style, but I personally thought the goth stores were the most exciting, for cool interior design and unique wares.
Last but not least, check out the Sensoji temple in Asakusa. It's a bit of a tourist trap, but the shrine itself is breathtaking. While you're there, drink sacred water, inhale holy incense and be sure to get your fortune told.

Shopping Trip Guides (Lucky Magazine)

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Places to go in London (from a Londoner)

It would be illegal not to have a whole page on Oxford Street. It has to have the biggest writing and totally stand out.So, everyone out the bus. We can always catch another. The largest highstreet in Europe is NOT to be missed!

Accessorize, Faith, H&M, Laura Ashley, Miss Selfridge, Mango, Warehouse, TOPSHOP, GAP, Next, Oasis, Boots, Superdrug, Jane Norman, Ernest Jones, Swarovski, H. Samuel, Supercuts, Debenhams, House of Fraser, John Lewis, Disney Store, Starbucks, French Eye, Jeans West, W H Smith, New Look, HMV, Schuh, Urban Outfitters and so many more!