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Repeated mistakes are making Toronto the capital of bland

The Financial Times

Against my better judgment, I'm going to let you in on a little secret. This column offers a travel agency-cum-concierge service on the side. For the better part of two years I've been dispensing bespoke shopping guides, airline tips, hotel advisories and country warnings to readers who write me a nice e-mail and give me enough warning. I've even gone so far as to write up itineraries for parents who want to show their five- and seven-year-olds the best of Tokyo - my tip is to leave them on the top floor of Tokyo Kiddieland and let them work their way down while you spend the rest of the day treating yourself to all kinds of retail delights in Aoyama and Harajuku.