BEST OF THE WEB
TOKYO MELTDOWN (http://www.bento.com/tleisure.html)
VIRTUAL CONCIERGE: Nothing beats having an old friend to lead you around a new place, an energetic tour guide who loves showing off the best a city has to offer, who knows every happening bar, great restaurant, must-see attraction and be-seen-at event. Consider this website your best friend in Tokyo. Robb Satterwhite's Tokyo Meltdown won't help you book a room, but it will show you a great time once you've arrived. As neatly arranged as a sushi-filled bento box, and written with an insider's savvy, the site projects this Tokyophile's passion for unique and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Interested in a walking tour? Peruse Satterwhite's photo gallery on Tokyo's architecture. Not sure where to eat? There are more than 1,000 restaurant and bar listings in the Tokyo Food Page (plus reviews, recipes and a useful search function starting in the new year). Other sections link to information on fashion, record stores, concerts, galleries and nifty neighborhoods. Plus there's a list of telephone numbers (airlines, etc.) that visitors will find useful.
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December 21, 1998
BEST OF THE SHELF Chasing Rickshaws: This gorgeous book is not only an ode to Asia's ancient form of human-powered land travel, it's a celebration of the spirit of journeying
SHORT CUTS For the finest in this year's travel writing, check out the shortlist selected for top prize in the Thomas Cook/Daily Telegraph's annual competition
BEST DETOUR What's the wildest way to greet 1999 in Asia? Make waves at South Korea's Haeundae Beach and enjoy the annual Polar Bear Swim
POLL Do you use the Internet to make travel arrangements?
CONTEST Win a signed copy of "Chasing Rickshaws" from Lonely Planet
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