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The Bibi-Khanym Mosque is one of various awe-inspiring historical sites in Uzbekistan’s second city, Samarkand. Photo: Charmaine Yu
A view of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from a Soviet-era residential building, Dom Zhemchug. Photo: Charmaine Yu
Women working at a suzani traditional Uzbek embroidery workshop in Tashkent. Photo: Charmaine Yu
A cafe in leafy Tashkent. Photo: Charmaine Yu
Lunch in Tashkent, featuring a spread of shashlik and cured meats. Photo: Charmaine Yu
Asia travel

I spent 4 days in Uzbekistan – and can’t wait to go back

A trip starting in the former Soviet state’s capital Tashkent reveals architecture, art and food shaped by centuries of cultural exchange.

Travel news and advice

Do you believe in magic? A new Disney ship is on the horizon

Food and Drinks

London wine club’s Shanghai outpost to offer Chinese drinkers a ‘sweet spot’

European travel

A birthday escape to Madeira, where a little adventure earns a lot of pampering

Madeira’s Portuguese lifestyle, natural swimming pools and the luxurious Reserve at the Savoy Palace make for an ultra-indulgent break.

The Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools, in Madeira. The Atlantic island feels like a mix of Portuguese and Caribbean. Photo: Alan Behr/TNS
Art

From its Chinese architect to manga, how Asian influences abound in Lucas Museum

At the new Los Angeles museum designed by Beijing-born architect Ma Yansong, Asian touches are everywhere.

Paris Fashion Week

Louis Vuitton unveils futuristic, minimalist SS27 collection at Paris Fashion Week

Amid warming weather, Nicolas Ghesquière turned to simplicity and lightness while preserving the French luxury maison’s signatures.

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Asia travel

Bali or Europe? A retired Hong Kong couple’s ‘alpine’ mountain retreat

After three decades in Hong Kong, a former construction executive and her hotelier husband have opened a resort in Bali’s cool, misty north.

Cheryl Kwok, a Singaporean and former Hong Kong resident, opened a retreat 1,300 metres above sea level in North Bali. Photo: Cheryl Kwok
Fashion

Chanel’s avian-inspired collection and Sacai’s reshaped silhouettes at Paris Fashion Week SS27

Matthieu Blazy envisioned swifts and swallows as symbols of lightness and freedom, while Chitose Abe spliced fabrics and leather with hardware like zips.

US travel

How a Los Angeles church was reborn as a hotel – and why more could follow

Once a Presbyterian church built in 1931, the boutique Hotel Lucile opened after more than a decade of controversy and transformation.

Paris Fashion Week

Miu Miu’s retro sportswear and Valentino’s library-inspired glam at Paris Fashion Week

Gigi Hadid and Olivia Colman walked for Miu Miu, while Alessandro Michele’s library-themed show for Valentino blended high fashion with philosophical musings.

Sporty separates at the Miu Miu spring/summer 2027 show at Paris Fashion Week. Photo: AFP
Food and Drinks

Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat in Milan

Step away from the cocktail circuit this October for saffron risotto, Japanese-Italian twists, fermentation-led tasting menus and more.

Sandi is a modern bistro in Milan that offers a different take on Italian cuisine. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Step inside Anteprima’s curious garden for SS27

Creative director Izumi Ogino takes inspiration from Alice in Wonderland, blending romance and practicality with playful, versatile fashion.

Art

7 must-visit exhibitions in October 2026, from BTS star RM’s collection to Jackson Pollock

Explore the K-pop icon’s personal collection at SFMOMA, the legacy of Pollock and his wife Lee Krasner, Issy Wood’s self-portraits, Rafael Pavarotti’s photography and more.

Style Edit

Style Edit: Max Mara and Sportmax’s SS27 collections for the dynamic woman

Max Mara welcomed stars like Kate Mara and Adria Arjona to its Milan Fashion Week front row, while Sportmax unveiled sheer tailoring designed for soaring heat.

Luxury everyday wear from Max Mara (centre) and Sportmax (left and right) from the brands’ spring/summer 2027 collections shown at Milan Fashion Week. Photo: Handout
Fashion

‘Penn & Fashion’ – a celebration of Irving Penn’s era-defining shots

Working for Vogue and others, he shot enduring images of Marisa Berenson and Lauren Hutton, and had a long-running collaboration with Issey Miyake.

Balenciaga Rose Dress, Paris, 1967. Photo: Handout
US travel

From Star Wars to Banksy, 7 must-sees at new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Seeing everything at George Lucas and Mellody Hobson’s huge new Los Angeles museum in one day is a tough ask, so here are some highlights.

Art

Can Uzbekistan rival Dubai as the next global art hub?

The Centre for Contemporary Arts Tashkent’s inaugural exhibition sees 10 global artists examine the East through their own perspectives.

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European travel

Tapestry depicting England’s ‘most important event’ back in UK after 1,000 years

The Bayeux Tapestry is expected to draw 1 million visitors to the British Museum before its exhibition ends in July 2027.

A section of the Bayeux Tapestry. The 70-metre-long panorama, which vividly depicts the events leading up to the Battle of Hastings in 1066, is on display at the British Museum in London until July 2027. The loan of the tapestry, which has resided in France for almost 1,000 years, took years of diplomacy to finalise and is seen as a symbol of Franco-British friendship. Photo: AP
US travel

David Chang takes detours on a culinary road trip across the US

The Korean-American chef hits the open road in search of hidden gems, from Filipino food in Las Vegas to a Haitian restaurant in Miami.

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European travel

9 film locations to visit in Prague, from Blade Runner 2099 to Amadeus

Prague has served as the backdrop for a number of films, from Mission Impossible to Amadeus and Casino Royale. Here are 9 locations.

Art

Must-see fall 2026 art exhibitions and a new museum on our radar

Explore a spaceship-like cultural centre co-founded by the Star Wars creator, the historic Bayeux Tapestry, designs by Geoffrey Bawa, and more.

Sonámbulo: Mexican Stand-Off (2006) by Rafael Navarro. Photo: Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Trending in China

‘Time waits for no man’: Chinese man’s 33-year, US$1.5 million world trip inspires many

Chen draws a parallel between running a business and exploring the world – both require perseverance through challenges.

After spending 10 million yuan (US$1.5 million) over 33 years, this man from Zhejiang has visited 233 countries and regions, inspiring countless people. Photo: SCMP composite/yzwb.net
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)

On a tower trip: a bike tour around China’s Unesco-listed Kaiping watchtowers

Many of the ‘diaolou’ can be reached only by farm tracks and quiet paths, making cycling the ideal way to explore them.

Thailand

‘Ultimate luxury’: why fashion houses are building branded residences

From Thailand to Turkey, labels like Etro and Karl Lagerfeld are wooing wealthy buyers looking to do more than just wear their brands.

Accidents and disasters in China

Air China Boeing 747 grounded in New York following gate refuelling incident

Beijing-bound Boeing 747-8 inspected after fuel truck reportedly tears lines from wing ports at JFK.

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Video taken at JFK airport shows a reported fuel leak from a Boeing 747-8 operated by Air China on August 31. Witnesses say the fuel truck moved away while two hoses were still connected to the plane. Photo: Weibo
Hong Kong property

Sino Land profit rises 14% as property losses narrow, but core earnings fall

Developer adds to land bank despite pressure on mall rents, as e-commerce and outbound travel reshape Hong Kong’s retail market.

Daryl Ng Win Kong, chairman of Sino Land, speaking after one of the company’s annual general meetings. Photo: Handout
Travel news and advice

Safe travels: how tourists are reacting to war, fuel prices, geopolitical strife

Regional conflicts and high fuel prices are affecting travel patterns as people prioritise flexibility and bypass trouble spots.

Asia travel

5 days in Seoul: what to do in South Korea’s capital, from palaces to DMZ

South Korea’s capital is a sprawling mix of old and new. Here’s a 5-day itinerary to help first-time visitors see why the city is so special.

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