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Fire ravaged this US state park. Now it offers unique hikes
A trek through California’s Big Basin Redwoods State Park reveals towering charred trees whose branches are greening again with life.
25 Dec 2024 - 11:15AM
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Dreaming of a white Christmas? Global warming is making it less likely
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4 Macau shows that celebrate its heritage and Chinese culture
As casino city looks to turn itself into a cultural tourism destination, resorts put on art exhibitions and shows. Here are four of the best.
22 Dec 2024 - 4:18PM
Khoomei, a form of Tuvan-Mongol throat singing, is one of the aspects of Chinese cultural heritage featured in Macau 2049, one of several exhibitions in Macau that showcase local and Chinese culture. Photo: Courtesy of MGM
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Owners want their cars to be as functional as smartphones, and carmakers are working with software companies to make it happen.
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Year of the Snake retreat in Hong Kong to feature snake-themed exercises
The day-long fitness retreat taking place on Lamma Island before Lunar New Year will include strength-building, yoga and Muay Thai classes.
23 Dec 2024 - 4:15PM
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Hong Kong ‘snake bible’ author on why you should learn to fear them less
The coming Year of the Snake is a great time to learn more about them, says Adam Francis, an enthusiast for the reptiles and for Hong Kong.
22 Dec 2024 - 11:15AM
A Burmese python, the apex snake species in Hong Kong. Photo: Adam Francis
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Asia travel
Harbin ice cutters on thin ice as warmer temperatures reduce their income
Workers harvesting ice from the Songhua River for the city of Harbin’s Ice and Snow World are finding thinner ice.
22 Dec 2024 - 8:33AM
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History
Brazil-Angola cruise along slave trade route to shed light on dark past
The Great Passage cruise will make the transatlantic trip millions were forced into in reverse, in the name of education and accountability.
21 Dec 2024 - 4:15PM
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Passengers in period dress ride vintage New York subway cars
Subway carriages from the 1930s are back for a limited run in the Big Apple, and passengers have been dressing the part to journey on them.
21 Dec 2024 - 8:01AM
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How Gen Z, Tinder and Spotify are disrupting clubbing capital’s rhythm
Berlin’s nightlife scene is under threat, with the number of clubs dropping by almost half in 10 years and many more considering closing.
19 Dec 2024 - 7:15PM
A DJ plays at Re:mise in Berlin, Germany. Home to legendary clubs such as Tresor and Berghain, the German capital has long been a destination for nightlife lovers. Photo: DPA/Picture Alliance via Getty Images
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Food and Drinks
Why, for skiers heading to Japan, Niseko and Rusutsu still reign
As ski resort areas in Hokkaido draw growing numbers of international tourists, we drop in to catch up on the latest best dining options.
19 Dec 2024 - 5:15PM
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5 places you must see on a visit to Nanjing, where ancient meets modern
From a museum remembering the Nanjing massacre to a Confucian temple and the colourful Usnisa Palace, 5 must-see sites for visitors.
19 Dec 2024 - 2:41PM
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How filming 298km Hong Kong ultra run was almost as hard as competing
Director talks about the stress of making the Hong Kong Four Trails Ultra Challenge documentary and telling its runners’ stories.
20 Dec 2024 - 1:45PM
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Japanese hot springs resort in Nikko going from ruin to revival
Kinugawa Onsen thrived in the ’80s but an economic downturn saw many of its hotels and ryokans abandoned. Now it’s luring tourists back.
18 Dec 2024 - 5:15PM
A bath at a hot springs resort in Kinugawa Onsen, Nikko, Japan. Photo: Instagram/zuyu_and_taco
Health & Wellness
Wellness
The Hong Kong yoga and farming couple making wellness less ‘culty’
She teaches yoga, he preaches permaculture. They’re holding an all-day event to pass on their skills that ends with a chat around a campfire.
18 Dec 2024 - 12:36PM
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Asia travel
Hong Kong family holidays more likely to include grandparents
Multigenerational travel a trend in Hong Kong, accommodation website says, as well as dark-sky tourism, wellness retreats and sustainability.
17 Dec 2024 - 8:46PM
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9 quirky New York museums about soda water, maths, tenements and more
Already been to New York’s major museums? Try something different, like the city’s smallest museum or a Viennese coffee shop experience.
17 Dec 2024 - 6:33PM
Guide Stephen Flicker speaks during a tour of an apartment inside the Tenement Museum on the Lower East Side in New York. Photo: AP
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Religion
Naga, the mythical snake that protected Buddha yet poisoned a river
Often many-headed and called the King of Serpents, Naga is worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists, especially in Southeast Asia.
17 Dec 2024 - 11:15AM
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Responsible travel
Half as fast as Beijing-Shanghai, Paris-Berlin high-speed trains launch
Direct daytime high-speed trains link French and German capitals, but journey time nearly twice that of Beijing to Shanghai, a longer trip.
17 Dec 2024 - 3:32PM
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‘America’s scariest motel’ lures guests with 6,000 clowns – creepy ones
Fancy being awoken by an evil spirit? Try Nevada’s Clown Motel, where scary figures are everywhere. The owner has spine-chilling plans.
16 Dec 2024 - 6:15PM
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