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European travel
How a tragic past lies below Warsaw’s chic and modern exterior
The Polish capital’s rich and often tragic history is seen in places like the Palace of Culture and Science and the Polin Museum.
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China travel
End of political chaos in South Korea sparks pickup in Chinese visitors
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Hong Kong tourism
How US$11 can get you a day trip for 2 plus lunch in pricey Hong Kong
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China travel
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As the US turns belligerent, China has a soft power opening
China’s choosing to make visiting the country easier comes at a perfect time to score a soft power victory as the US pulls up the drawbridge.
13 Jun 2025 - 9:44PM
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Hong Kong tourism
Hong Kong ranked third most Muslim-friendly non-Islamic travel destination
City’s Muslim tourism efforts recognised by travel index, but industry insiders say challenges remain for further improvements.
14 Jun 2025 - 12:28AM
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Indonesia
Indonesia and China strengthen ties with new visa-free transit policy
Indonesian travellers with ordinary passports can now enter China for 10 days if they have tickets to a third country.
13 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong flights to 2 Japanese cities cut over sluggish tourism and quake fears
Hong Kong Airlines says affected passengers can rebook for other destinations, while those opting for refunds will be offered travel vouchers.
12 Jun 2025 - 9:43PM
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Travel Destinations
US$30 million upgrade makes Egypt’s pyramids more pleasant to visit
The area around the Egyptian pyramids has been revamped, the hard sellers have been moved, and the whole area is now car-free.
12 Jun 2025 - 4:15PM
Luxury Hotels
Venerable Venice hotel where Angelina Jolie stayed unveils makeover
Led by architect Peter Marino, renovation of the Hotel Cipriani in Venice has seen 13 rooms redesigned and the lobby ceiling height doubled.
12 Jun 2025 - 5:51PM
Hong Kong tourism
‘Panda fever’ created 19% attendance boost at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park: official
Tourism minister Rosanna Law says HK$121 million has been secured from Jockey Club Charities Trust to upgrade panda enclosure.
11 Jun 2025 - 7:29PM
Japan
Japan’s Osaka Expo water shows suspended as Legionella levels top safety limit
Resumption of the shows will depend on the results of stepped-up sanitisation measures, including pipe cleaning and chemical disinfection.
11 Jun 2025 - 3:07PM
Hong Kong society
What are Hong Kong’s best deals, discounts for this year’s July 1 celebrations?
Free MTR tickets, Ocean Park discounts and dining deals among the offers available on anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule.
10 Jun 2025 - 8:28PM
Thailand
Thailand’s Pattaya deploys AI drones as cries grow to tackle rising crime
The drones will be linked to a centralised AI database so they can scan faces in crowds and pick out criminals and visa overstayers.
10 Jun 2025 - 6:11PM
Asia travel
Taiwan’s indigenous Truku showcase traditions and survival skills
On tour of Truku lands in eastern Taiwan we learn about tribe’s anti-colonial resistance and how they trap animals and tap plants for water.
10 Jun 2025 - 12:45PM
Japan
Nara’s famed deer could face food crisis in winter as acorn trees cut down
A reduction in acorn trees, which provide food and shelter for the deer, could result in more aggressive food-seeking behaviour, researchers warn.
10 Jun 2025 - 1:22PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong tourism sector urged to provide packages, discounts for National Games
Tourism minister Rosanna Law says industry should develop various packages to attract spectators to city in November.
9 Jun 2025 - 11:58PM
Luxury Hotels
8 of Kyoto’s best luxury hotels to suit every type of traveller
From a high-end Japanese inn to lodgings in Nintendo’s old headquarters, talked-about hotels to consider in Japan’s cultural capital.
9 Jun 2025 - 5:15PM
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Travel news and advice
4 travel tips on where to stay, drink and shop for a stylish summer
Paris’ Buly Saintonge boutique is the only branch of the apothecary with a built-in spa room, while luxury footwear brand Aquazzura has turned to 18th century illustrations as inspo for its new bar.
9 Jun 2025 - 4:00PM
China travel
China expands visa-free entry
Passport holders from 47 countries can visit China for 30 days visa-free under Beijing’s loosened entry policy.
9 Jun 2025 - 2:57PM
Hong Kong economy
30 Hong Kong workers complain as King Parrot Group debt hits HK$5 million
Closure of nine restaurants affects about 120 employees and results in about HK$5 million in unpaid entitlements, union says.
9 Jun 2025 - 7:47PM
Hong Kong society
Chinese legends, Disney characters compete in Hong Kong dragon boat races
Paddlers don dazzling array of colourful costumes for final day of Hong Kong’s International Dragon Boat Races.
8 Jun 2025 - 4:12PM
Luxury travel
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Looking for a luxury eco-resort in Fiji? Try Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort
Where better to celebrate World Oceans Day than at this luxury Fijian resort, where Scuba inventor Jacques Cousteau’s son works with its owners through his Ocean Futures Society.
13 Jun 2025 - 2:22PM
Conservation
Want a special way to mark World Oceans Day? Try these luxury experiences
Adventure awaits the outgoing traveller on these 5 luxury holiday ideas that showcase the best of ocean exploration.
8 Jun 2025 - 8:30AM
Food and Drinks
How far would you travel for fine food? Thailand has its kitchen stars
At Michelin-starred Aulis and Pru a focus on local produce and skilfully executed fine dining draws foodies from far and wide.
7 Jun 2025 - 2:00PM
Wellness
In Koh Samui, Kamalaya’s new Cognitive Wellness Program offers a brain reset
The much-lauded temple of wellness is paving new ground with a special programme designed to reset cognitive patterns by sharpening focus, clearing fog and encouraging the release of mental fatigue.
7 Jun 2025 - 12:00PM
Asean
Opinion
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Asia is finally cool in the eyes of those who matter – its young
From Chinese EVs and hotpots to anime and K-pop, Asia’s soft power is capturing the imagination of Southeast Asia’s army of young people.
7 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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Old Hong Kong
Then & Now
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How Hong Kong became a souvenir hunter’s paradise
Long a magnet for tourists, the vast choice of ‘oriental’ curios on sale at visitor hotspots across Hong Kong have been a feature of the city since its urban beginnings.
6 Jun 2025 - 7:00PM
Japan
No more free rides: Japan’s health insurance crackdown on tourists
Visitors with unpaid medical bills may be stopped from leaving or face detention when entering the country.
6 Jun 2025 - 3:20PM
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