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The famed cross-shaped Biete Ghiorgis, or Church of Saint George, in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Some consider Lalibela, with its 11 churches painstakingly carved out of solid volcanic rock, an Eighth Wonder of the World. Photo: AP
Tourism

3-day Ethiopia travel itinerary enough to see the best of African nation

Whirlwind trip through Addis Ababa’s bustling streets and Lalibela’s breathtaking sacred sites shows the best of Ethiopia. Here’s our advice.

Chinese culture

Seoul and Incheon’s Chinatowns tell stories of Chinese immigration to Korea

Fashion

That Pamela Anderson bathing suit and more in design showcase

Travel news and advice

How have travel trends changed since Covid? 7 experts open up

Industry leaders talk about the evolution of the travel industry since the pandemic brought it to a standstill in 2020.

Tourists are looking for more meaningful experiences, says Sasha Andrews from Exodus Adventure Travels. Photo: Shutterstock
Tourists are looking for more meaningful experiences, says Sasha Andrews from Exodus Adventure Travels. Photo: Shutterstock
Offbeat

What is sock ball? How the game played on small streets got big

The first type of football played by many in Egypt, sock ball has become a show of celebration during Ramadan in the country.

Asia travel

Want to explore Seoul’s culture, food, K-content? City to launch 10 tours

The day tours, part of the Seoul Quality Tour Programme, come in response to changing global travel trends, including a rise in solo travel.

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Eating, shopping and entertainment highlights in London’s Regent Street

Must-visit places on the street include the world’s oldest toy store, the Criterion Theatre and Michel Roux Jnr-helmed tavern The Wigmore.

Regent Street (above) in London is going to be transformed into a pedestrianised entertainment destination. Photo: SCMP
Regent Street (above) in London is going to be transformed into a pedestrianised entertainment destination. Photo: SCMP
Food and Drinks

Why women-only ‘Mum’s club’ parties are taking off in nightclubs

With a man-free, no-pressure atmosphere and family-friendly hours, nightclub events for women take off in UK and Germany and now France.

Food and Drinks

6 top Korean chefs’ favourite comfort foods and where to eat them in Seoul

From noodle soups to spicy seafood hotpots, Korean chefs of Michelin-starred restaurants share their comfort food picks.

Tourism

Outback hike reveals picture-perfect beauty of Australia’s Red Centre

A trail from Alice Springs takes hikers through a baking landscape of mountains, pools, plants and trees that inspired an Aboriginal artist.

Ormiston Gorge along the Larapinta Trail in the Australian outback. Photo: Shutterstock
Chinese culture

50 years of growth and cultural change in London’s Chinatown

Early Chinatown was a place of restaurants, underground gambling dens and brothels, but it has grown more affluent and diverse over time.

Wardour Street, Chinatown, London. The area, which dates back to the 1970s, has evolved over time to become the multicultural enclave it is now. Photo: Getty Images
Wardour Street, Chinatown, London. The area, which dates back to the 1970s, has evolved over time to become the multicultural enclave it is now. Photo: Getty Images
Tourism

Mammoths, bison in prehistoric cave art French keep under wraps

Hundreds of carvings of prehistoric animals, and women, line a cave in southwest France. For 4 weeks a year researchers are let in to map it.

Tourism

French Polynesian cruise shows every storm cloud has a silver lining

Cruise passengers forced off course by storms get a rare glimpse of the Marquesas Islands before the weather breaks for a postcard finish.

Asia travel

Will Jeju Island feel ‘halo effect’ from filming of hit K-drama there?

With a recent drop in Korean visitors to Jeju, the island is hoping When Life Gives You Tangerines, which was filmed there, draws tourists.

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Park Bo-gum and IU in a still from When Life Gives You Tangerines.
Food and Drinks

On Google Maps, actor Nicholas Tse lists go-to places to eat in Hong Kong

‘Chef Nic’s Choice’ list of places to eat in Hong Kong on Google Maps’ Shared List Feature runs the gamut from comfort food to sushi.

Google Maps asked Hong Kong actor and singer Nicholas Tse to list his favourite places to eat in Hong Kong using its new Shared List Feature, as the app marks its 20th anniversary. Tse will perform at the city’s new stadium in April. Photo: Google Maps
Google Maps asked Hong Kong actor and singer Nicholas Tse to list his favourite places to eat in Hong Kong using its new Shared List Feature, as the app marks its 20th anniversary. Tse will perform at the city’s new stadium in April. Photo: Google Maps
Food and Drinks

Foodie K-pop stars spill the beans on favourite Seoul places to eat

Doyoung of NCT loves a street vendor’s spicy rice cakes, Itzy’s Yuna and Chaeryeong like Mexican and G-Dragon goes for Korean beef tartare.

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Tourism

5 New York skyscraper trips taking tourists to the next level

Some of New York’s tallest buildings are offering tourist experiences including exhibitions, simulations and adventures.

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Asia travel

Why you should visit relaxing Vientiane and Luang Prabang in Laos now

Life moves slower in Laos, but the pace is quickening and the ‘land of a million elephants’ is increasingly in the clutches of nearby China.

A woman takes a selfie amid blooming flowers at a park in Vientiane, Laos, on February 12, 2025. Vientiane offers a relaxed contrast to glitzy metropolises such as Bangkok and Singapore - if you are looking to party, you are in the wrong place. Photo: Xinhua
A woman takes a selfie amid blooming flowers at a park in Vientiane, Laos, on February 12, 2025. Vientiane offers a relaxed contrast to glitzy metropolises such as Bangkok and Singapore - if you are looking to party, you are in the wrong place. Photo: Xinhua
Aviation

Private jet or Air France’s new first-class suite? Carrier takes on rivals

With its La Premiere suites, French airline hopes to lure business and luxury leisure travellers from European rivals and private jets.

Tourism

Unexpected US destination makes top 5 list of best stargazing locations

Planet Cruise’s list of best astro-tourism locations was topped by Interlaken in Switzerland, with Iceland’s capital Reykjavík coming second.

Music

US visa fee increases, delays make tours there ‘not worth it’ for artists

1,000-day waits for interviews. 8 months for processing. Higher fees. Visa applications are a headache for acts looking to tour the States.

Montreal rock band Fuudge perform at the New Colossus Festival. Photo: Invision/AP
Tourism

Bridgerton balls, Netflix menus? Studios now sell real-world experiences

Ever desired to be in the Bridgerton world, wanted a Love Is Blind cocktail? Entertainment companies have moved into real-world attractions.

A view of the opening of The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience in 2023 in New York. Entertainment companies like Netflix have moved into real-world attractions. Photo: Getty Images
A view of the opening of The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience in 2023 in New York. Entertainment companies like Netflix have moved into real-world attractions. Photo: Getty Images
Tourism

Explore Paris through its art, from the Louvre’s Mona Lisa to Salvador Dali

An art critic shares her guide to exploring the art treasures of Paris, from some of the most well-known to places you may have overlooked.

Asia travel

Fee to climb Mount Fuji doubles to US$27 amid overcrowding concern

All 4 trails up Japan’s tallest mountain will cost more to use this year. Curbs on ‘bullet climbing’ rapid ascents will also be instituted.

Food and Drinks

Why Mexico’s best restaurant makes diners cry with its heritage cooking

At 2-Michelin-star Quintonil in Mexico City, Jorge Vallejo uses Mexican ingredients to connect diners with their roots. Some get emotional.

A moro crab and tostadas dish at Quintonil. Photo: AP
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Tilda Swinton brings star power to a conversation on classic Hong Kong films

Tilda Swinton recently visited Hong Kong’s M+ art museum, shining her A-list light on the vital role of film preservation in connecting audiences to a more authentic version of cinematic storytelling.

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Why Kochi, in India’s southwest, is reviving historical links to China

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