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Chef of Singapore’s 2-Michelin-star Jaan opens restaurant in Vietnam
At The Albion by Kirk Westaway in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City, the team is aiming to elevate the standard of British comfort food.
13 Nov 2024 - 11:15AM
How the Israel-Gaza war is destroying Jordan’s tourism industry
12 Nov 2024 - 5:15PM
A forgotten town that became the US-Mexico border’s hippest new spot
12 Nov 2024 - 4:15PM
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Why are autographs dying out? Man with 10,000 of them blames selfies
Autograph hunter Christian Bach may also take photos with celebrities now, but do not expect to see a selfie – ‘you usually look stupid’.
11 Nov 2024 - 5:39PM
Tennis player Coco Gauff gives her autograph to fans at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing in 2024. An autograph hunter blames selfies and social media for declining interest in collecting autographs. Photo: AFP
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3 of the best places for solo female travel, including Hong Kong
Two solo women travel experts reveal their favourite destinations to explore, where safety is high and the culture is vibrant.
11 Nov 2024 - 7:15AM
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Think the Japanese are all super polite? Not their shoppers
An increase in abusive customers, which in extreme cases has driven workers to suicide, is seeing some Japanese companies take a stand.
10 Nov 2024 - 4:15PM
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Austria’s alpine huts and trails crumble amid climate change
Thawing permafrost has damaged 50,000km of mountain paths, making them and many of the alpine refuges that summer hikers sleep in dangerous.
8 Nov 2024 - 5:15PM
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Why many feel cold at the prospect of a Greenland tourism boom
New runways will bring more international tourists seeking Greenland’s breathtaking beauty but could add to the effects of climate change.
7 Nov 2024 - 7:15PM
The Old Colonial Harbour in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital. A new runway at Nuuk airport that can accommodate international flights is expected to lift the tourism sector, at the risk of inundating the infrastructure and fragile ecosystem of the Arctic island. Photo: AFP
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Think Japan isn’t friendly for tourists with disabilities? Think again
Japan has made big steps in accessible travel, one expert says, while bodies like Accessible Japan and TokudAw help those with special needs.
8 Nov 2024 - 1:15PM
Travel & Leisure
5 great reasons to visit Shanghai this November, when weather is good
From a jazz festival and the Shanghai Greenhouse to art exhibitions and Marina Abramovic’s new showcase, there’s lots to enjoy this month.
5 Nov 2024 - 12:45PM
Arts & Culture
John Banville on ‘eerie’ masterpieces at Spain’s Prado museum
The Booker Prize winner talks about Old Masters’ pictures that ‘look at you’ and AI in art as he takes writing inspiration from the Prado.
6 Nov 2024 - 4:15PM
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Want an unparalleled view of Hong Kong? Try tandem paragliding
From Sai Kung to Lantau, paragliding in Hong Kong gives a feeling of complete freedom, but go with a licenced operator to avoid accidents.
6 Nov 2024 - 10:21AM
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Emil Kaminski (left), the chief pilot at Hong Kong Hike ‘N’ Fly, a tandem paragliding operator, poses for a photo as he takes a person paragliding. Photo: Emil Kaminski
Travel & Leisure
What sets Disney cruises apart from its parks? The luxury experience
By 2031 the company will have 13 ships, up from its current five. These are billion-dollar investments – but Disney thinks they’re worth it.
5 Nov 2024 - 8:06AM
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Travel & Leisure
Will Seoul hanok village’s new curfew work to curb overtourism?
From November, tourists walking around Seoul’s historical Bukchon Hanok Village from 5pm to 10am will be fined. The move has people divided.
31 Oct 2024 - 4:24PM
Arts & Culture
5 must-see places in Shenzhen for art lovers and architecture fans
A shopping mall, a fashion company HQ and a restaurant are among the places to admire art and architecture in the Chinese tech hub.
31 Oct 2024 - 12:40PM
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Hidden gems far from Seoul show a peaceful side to Korea
Less visited spots in Korea’s Jeolla region have forests, traditional food and music and a K-drama location, and show country’s quiet side.
30 Oct 2024 - 12:45PM
A traditional fermented paste producer in South Korea’S Jeolla region. Photo: Instagram
Food & Drink
Why Niigata in Japan deserves to be on every foodie’s radar
Niigata is known for Japan’s best koshihikari rice and sake, but it offers much more. We run the rule over 7 of the best places to eat there.
30 Oct 2024 - 7:46AM
Gadgets
Check world chess No 1 Magnus Carlsen’s next move, a chess app
Carlsen, the world’s top player, talks about getting older and his new app Take Take Take, which makes following chess games easier.
29 Oct 2024 - 7:15PM
Travel & Leisure
The 14 best places to stay in UK and Ireland according to Michelin Guide
The 3-key hotels – keys being the equivalent of dining stars – in new guide include luxury London hotels, country houses and golf resorts.
29 Oct 2024 - 4:53PM
Travel & Leisure
Visiting Hangzhou? Take in the lake views, temples and music
Hangzhou’s attractions are many, from West Lake, immortalised by poets centuries ago, to an intimate jazz bar.
28 Oct 2024 - 6:45PM
Hangzhou’s budget-friendly attractions are numerous, from West Lake (pictured) that poets have immortalised to an intimate jazz bar. Photo: Shutterstock
Travel & Leisure
What’s at Epic Universe, Universal’s Florida theme park opening in 2025
What to expect when Universal Orlando Resort’s new theme park opens in May 2025, packed with attractions from popular films and video games.
28 Oct 2024 - 6:15PM
Travel & Leisure
Premium cigars from Africa? Why not? The tobacco grows there
Cigars made in Mozambique may sound surprising, but Bongani Cigars rolls thousands a day. Its founder talks filling a gap in the market.
27 Oct 2024 - 1:15PM
Food & Drink
7 Seoul restaurants of Culinary Class Wars chefs, and how to book
The must-visit restaurants of finalists in the hit Korean cooking competition show on Netflix, and how to make reservations.
26 Oct 2024 - 5:18PM
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