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South Korea’s snow crab festival draws the winter crowds
The Uljin Snow Crab Festival draws thousands of food lovers to the port town every winter. A new railway line makes getting there easier.
16 Feb 2025 - 1:15PM
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TikTok influencer mums praise Saudi Arabia, accused of human rights abuses
15 Feb 2025 - 5:15PM
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What to do in Nagano, Japan’s winter wonderland, if you don’t ski
15 Feb 2025 - 1:15PM
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Beaches, caves, the Blue Lagoon: kayaking in Fiji’s Yasawa islands
Kayaking allows visitors to enjoy a relaxed trip through Fiji’s turquoise waters and volcanic islands and soak up the culture.
15 Feb 2025 - 11:15AM
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A kayaker pulled up on the beach on Nacula Island in the Yasawa archipelago, Fiji. Photo: Shutterstock
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US cradle of low-rider cars looks to promote its custom wheels
New Mexico lawmakers declare February 11 Lowrider Day and introduce bill to make the custom vehicles a state symbol alongside roadrunner.
15 Feb 2025 - 2:39PM
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Celebrate the funny side of life at HaHaHouse museum of laughter
Sumo fights in fat suits, distorted karaoke and choir of rubber chickens among attractions at museum that plays on laughter’s healing power.
14 Feb 2025 - 9:45AM
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Amid Russia war, Ukraine is building a US$1.4 billion holiday resort
25 hotels, a range of ski slopes and ski lifts planned for Carpathian Mountains near Lviv in country’s far west, far from Russian war front.
13 Feb 2025 - 2:45PM
A skier in the Carpathian mountains of Ukraine. Photo: Shutterstock
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Why holidays are good for workers and bosses, and making time off count
A break from work can help well-being and performance more than previously thought, research suggests – if we disengage properly. Here’s how.
14 Feb 2025 - 3:15PM
Food and Drinks
Sakai knives hand forged in Japan make the cut with tourists
Forged and sharpened by hand based on centuries of tradition, Sakai’s knives are used widely by chefs. Sales to overseas tourists are rising.
15 Feb 2025 - 7:49PM
Tourism
A Balkans tour led by a Serbian and a Bosnian? The rise of peace tourism
Mejdi Tours takes groups to places like Uzbekistan and Israel led by pairs of locals with opposing religious, political or ethnic views.
14 Feb 2025 - 7:41AM
Asia travel
Bangkok insiders on city’s best malls, sights, shopping and food
What does a perfect day in Bangkok look like? Two creatives describe places they love to visit, from a coffee shop to a market and malls.
13 Feb 2025 - 7:15AM
The view across Bangkok’s Chao Phraya river to the Wat Arun Buddhist temple. Two insiders describe their perfect day in the Thai capital. Photo: Shutterstock
Asia travel
City near Mount Fuji creates unique lodgings in unused buildings
In Shizuoka, Japan, commercial spaces are being turned into guest accommodation to draw more visitors and help revitalise the city’s economy.
12 Feb 2025 - 12:45PM
Tourism
Why more Americans are holidaying on farms, saving farmers in the process
Picking fruit, going on hayrides and other farm-stay experiences are attracting city folk as farmers turn to Airbnb amid volatile markets.
12 Feb 2025 - 4:15AM
Asia travel
Best things to do and see in Qingdao, handsome Chinese port city
A vibrant coastal city and popular tourist destination, Qingdao’s natural beauty and interesting architecture make it a photography hotspot.
11 Feb 2025 - 12:54PM
Tourism
Where to eat, drink and stay in Edinburgh, Scotland’s trendy capital
Edinburgh is a rising destination, with new luxury hotels, bars and much improved food offerings. Check out some of these on your next visit.
10 Feb 2025 - 5:15PM
A bar area at Gleneagles Townhouse. Photo: Gleneagles Townhouse
Asia travel
Had enough of Japanese hotels? US$8,700 buys a night in old castle
Be lord (and lady) of 400-year-old Fukuyama Castle in western Japan by booking a stay in its moon-viewing turret; meals, bathhouse included.
10 Feb 2025 - 8:05AM
Tourism
Want the best Nile River cruise? 14 tips for a fantastic trip
Should you start in Cairo, Luxor or Aswan? Which temples to visit? What are typical prices? Here’s how to have the best Egypt river trip.
7 Feb 2025 - 11:15AM
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Architecture and design
Crazy new Dubai mega mansions cater to owners’ wild requests
Dubai developers are going to extraordinary lengths so that their luxury homes can compete with those in cities like New York and Hong Kong.
6 Feb 2025 - 11:15AM
A mansion in Dubai. Priced anywhere from US$60 million to more than US$120 million, a new round of mansions and penthouses is being built in Dubai to attract the mega-wealthy around the world. Photo: Palace Group
Asia travel
YouTubers blamed for monkey attacks on tourists at Angkor temples
At Angkor Wat and other temple ruins nearby, macaque monkeys fed by YouTubers creating videos are stealing visitors’ food and injuring them.
5 Feb 2025 - 6:45PM
Tourism
Huge new British tourist attraction to centre on World War II tunnels
Project to turn London tunnels built during The Blitz estimated to cost about US$150 million, with hopes for up to 3 million visitors a year.
5 Feb 2025 - 4:15PM
Travel news and advice
Will LA wildfires leave lasting dent on tourism? Some are ‘very nervous’
Los Angeles hosted the Grammys on February 2 but the fires that displaced thousands have tainted the city’s Hollywood image. Tourism is down.
5 Feb 2025 - 8:30PM
Asia travel
Paris, mountain truck stop in Central Asia with its own Eiffel Tower
A makeshift village in Kyrgyzstan offers food and warmth to truckers plying a dangerous north-south mountain road. But for how much longer?
5 Feb 2025 - 8:12AM
Men repair a truck next to a replica of the Eiffel Tower in the village unofficially called Paris, in Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia. Photo: AFP
Asia travel
Staged China rural scenes go viral, tourists pay US$40 to film them
Rural residents in China’s Fujian province have gone viral on Douyin and RedNote by indulging visitors’ nostalgia with staged country scenes.
4 Feb 2025 - 9:15AM
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Forget Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka – 4 top Japanese spots with few tourists
With record visitor numbers in 2024 putting strain on Japan’s tourist hotpots, here are four places to visit far away from crowds in 2025.
3 Feb 2025 - 11:15AM
Tourism
Wyoming’s Jackson Hole resort has skiing in winter, waffles year round
Great skiing, high-altitude waffles, and off-season activities from hikes and safari to floating down Snake River, Jackson Hole has it all.
4 Feb 2025 - 3:40PM
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