The world’s 10 best homestay experiences

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We look at the best cities from around the world, from Toronto to Tokyo, and what to look forward to when you're prepared to swap the hotel mod cons for a spare room in a local's home.

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Staying at one of these Japanese-style guesthouses is the ultimate Japanese experience. But there are a few things you should know before you go – here's our guide for the first-time visitor.

Modernity is seeping into Old Delhi, a walled district that has long harboured the Indian capital's traditional ways of life. But what does this mean for long-standing Delhi-wallahs and their archaic practices?