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Stories about leisure travel in Hong Kong, China, Asia, and around the world.
Having left Hong Kong’s crowded, frenetic streets for rural Britain, Cliff Buddle felt like taking a city break. A recent trip to a rainy Venice, however, had him thinking wistfully of the Asian metropolis.
- The Portuguese city’s World of Wine district is home to port wine magnate Adrian Bridge’s collection of 2,000 drinking vessels spanning 9,000 years of history
- The exhibition shows cups from ancient China and Japan, and one that may have been used by Alexander the Great. We see first hand some of the most impressive
Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar is moving into the future with an explosion of bars, restaurants and lifestyle shops and growing cultural scene, while keeping a firm respect for its roots.
Readers discuss the city’s underwhelming taxi service, the rise in complaints against unlicensed guest houses, the inspiring example of two philanthropists, and why reason must triumph in Fanling housing debate.
Be a Barbie girl in a Barbie world, in real life? This July, Airbnb is offering the chance to stay at this hot-pink luxury estate inspired by the Mattel doll – here’s a look inside
Stock shots of Brazilian sand dunes, Indonesian rice terraces and locations in Switzerland and the UAE appeared in the video for the new US$880,000 ‘Love The Philippines’ tourism campaign.
Data from aviation analytics firm Cirium shows city state ranks seventh for scheduled seat capacity from Hong Kong in July, down from fifth in 2019.
Beijing issues safety alert after at least five citizens injured amid protests in French port city of Marseille.
We took an exclusive tour of the shiny-new Dassault Falcon 10X private jet, shown at the Paris Air show and set to go into service from 2025 – sneak a peek
Some US airlines are not protected against radio interference, specifically Delta Air Lines whose smaller planes lack upgraded altimeters because of a supply issue.
A research centre deep in the Amazon jungle in Peru welcomes intrepid travellers keen to see plant and animal life, both cute and creepy, on eco-tourism holidays.
The likes of Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic and OceanGate have made daring adventures available to the ultra-rich but, unlike Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson, most wealthy travellers prefer exclusivity without the risk.
Many hotels and restaurants have suffered cancellations since the death of the 17-year-old sparked days of violent unrest across the country.
The city state’s stability, location and world-class infrastructure help draw top stars to its shores. But tickets can be hard to find, and overnight stays aren’t cheap.
Dior Spa Cruise is ready to set sail again and it’s launching just in time for Paris’ haute couture week – let’s take a peek inside the luxurious vessel, and find out how much it costs to book a spot
Singapore is the only Southeast Asian stop for the US singer, to the disappointment of many fans in the region who cannot afford to fly there to see her.
French company La Liste’s inaugural Top 1,000 World’s Best Hotels list ranks the best accommodation using an algorithm that compiles web ratings – and Venice’s Belmond Hotel Cipriani came out on top.
The US and Japan have signed a sister park agreement between Pearl Harbour, the site of the attack that brought the US into World War II, and Hiroshima, the first city to be attacked with an atomic bomb.
Are you ready to fulfil your bucket list dreams with some of the world’s most luxurious excursions? We’ve found 5 exclusive trips to add to your calendar in 2023-24
Sun’s out, which means holiday jewellery is out – we take a look at some of the most popular summer pieces this season, from a fine gold shark tooth to diamond-studded scallop pendants
The Galactic 01 mission took Italian Air Force pilots 85km above sea level, where they enjoyed several minutes of weightlessness.
The chef’s selection at Sushi Kanesaka in London – the newest outpost of a Japanese chef who has several Michelin-star venues in Tokyo – will be the most expensive set menu in the UK.
Arrivals from China could drop below 5 million, far below the 7 million expected by the government, HB Bank’s Senior Economist Barnabas Gan claims, citing the possibility of China’s economic activity slowing in the second half of this year.
Social media users suggested stylistic changes to the ‘Love the Philippines’ slogan while others urged improving infrastructure to attract visitors.
Thai social media users directed their ire at ‘wild Chinese tour groups’, while others blamed diving instructors for not telling guests about the laws.
Key ingredients needed to make Italy’s famous dish – tomatoes and mozzarella – were not available when the fresco was painted some 2,000 years ago, archaeologists noted.
We checked into the sustainable, minimalist retreat just 2 hours away from the city, which offers gorgeous natural views and a spa sure to relax even the most restless urban soul
