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Tate Britain
London

Tate Britain

April 3, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time Tate Britain opened in 1897 as the National Gallery of British Art, but became commonly known as the Tate Gallery. It had survived...

In-Store Gigs at Rough Trade East
London

In-Store Gigs at Rough Trade East

April 3, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time Having successfully promoted and sold records by early Punk, Post-Punk and Indie Pop bands, Rough Trade Records is now a renowned independent record...

Tate Modern
London

Tate Modern

April 3, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time Housed in a former Bankside Power Station, Tate Modern was founded in 2000. It is the United Kingdom’s national gallery of international modern...

Climbing Big Ben
London

Climbing Big Ben

April 3, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: Mon – Fri 9:15am, 11:15am and 2:15pm Big Ben is a must-see sight in London and you can climb up this cultural landmark for free....

Japanese Lesson
Kyoto

Japanese Lesson

March 13, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time Fancy learning some basic Japanese from locals? A non-profit organization, Klexon (Kyoto Language Exchange Salon), runs free language exchange meetings every Tuesday. Foreigners...

Kyoto Volunteer Guide
Kyoto

Kyoto Volunteer Guide

March 12, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time There are plenty of clubs that provide free guidance for tourists in Kyoto. “Good Samaritan Club” are made up of university students;”Sakura Volunteer...

Nishiki Market
Kyoto

Nishiki Market

March 12, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time Nishiki Market is four-hundred-year-old. It’s a narrow, five-block long shopping street lined by hundreds of shops and restaurants. It’s known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen.”...

Sagano Bamboo Forest
Kyoto

Sagano Bamboo Forest

March 12, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time The famous Sagano bamboo forest is located in outskirt of Kyoto, in a district called Arashiyama (30 mins from central Kyoto). The district...

Kyoto Station
Kyoto

Kyoto Station

March 12, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time Kyoto Station is more than just a train station. It is the most prominent transportation hub of Japan”s ancient capital of Kyoto. It...

Kyoto Visitor’s Guide
Kyoto

Kyoto Visitor’s Guide

March 12, 2013 / by BT Travel

Free: All time Published since 1987, Kyoto Visitor’s Guide  is a highly useful, 24 page monthly English guide. The guide contains detailed color maps, accommodation, shopping...