Hong Kong is simply too cool for words. Awesome design, incredible shopping, fabulous food, a happening nightlife, and of course those extraordinary views.

Modern Shanghai is emerging as one of the coolest cities in the world. Visit an experimental art collective, discover political chic souvenirs, take in the dazzling architecture and trendy nightspots, and go green at Asia’s first carbon neutral hotel.

Many of Beijing’s contemporary offerings still maintain traditional ties. We’ll visit a traditional courtyard house turned spa, a nightclub designed like rice paddy fields, a renovated factory now an acclaimed restaurant, a Bauhaus style art gallery complex, and more.

Discover Seoul’s hidden gems. Revitalize your Chi at a Buddhist temple, check out leading-edge design at our featured restaurant and hotel, and spend an afternoon in a brand new museum celebrating Korea’s famous son, the video artist Nam June Paik.

Welcome to City by City Asia. First stop, the energetic, always fascinating Tokyo. Here we’ll visit a chic retro hotel, a design boutique, a hideaway subterranean restaurant, a stylish café and bar, and the largest fish market in the world.

Se "todos adoramos e preservamos" as pinturas rupestres, as pinturas em mosteiros/igrejas, as pinturas em azulejos, porque não preservar e incentivar as pinturas urbanas?

When most people think of Houston, Texas they think of oil, banking and big business and while this is true, Houston is also a very hip, fun, cool town with lots of entertainment day and night.To top it off, people are very friendly. A special thanks to the Greater Houston Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Check this and other great vacation features.

A recap of Charlotte and Summer's second leg of their four week travels through Europe's Cool Capitals. Check out our adventures at http://www.slate.com/coolcapitals/2006/index.html and CoolCapitals.com

A recap of Charlotte and Summer's first leg of their four week travels through Europe's Cool Capitals. Check out our adventures at http://www.slate.com/coolcapitals/2006/index.html and visit CoolCapitals.com