Spectacle in the Sand

Dubai Defies Physics, Geography and Cost in Pursuit of the Cutting Edge

Rhythm City Cuba

In the island nation’s largest port, the common language is music

City of Peace

Sixty years after the infamous attack, Hiroshima is a site of remembrance

Big sky country

Endless vistas and mysterious shrines await in rural Mongolia

Life Cyclist

An around-the-world biker makes a pit stop in Tokyo

FOREST IN THE CLOUDS

Rainswept trails and lush beauty await in Costa Rica's Monteverde Nature Preserve

Show time

Nagoya is a city of potential heading into Expo 2005

Rock Of Ages

Elvis schoolmate, former Yankees shortstop, protegé of mafia don Joe Colombo—rocker Jimmy Angel’s colorful life shows no signs letting up

Sea world

A grueling 25-hour boat ride ends in the idyllic island chain of Ogasawara

Ask Mr. Movie Man

Faced with a bewildering plethora of new movie releases this Golden Week, self-indulgent Metropolis film critic Don Morton interviews himself.

Nature Trails

Hakkakuso in Tateyama offers a jumping-off point for cycling, swimming, and the well-preserved charm of Japanese fishing villages. Steve Trautlein heads to the coast.

Building Up

Tokyo's chaotic sprawl serves as the breeding ground for playful and cutting-edge building design. Stephen Mansfield tours the city's architectural highlights.