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The Vaapiti, a double-hulled canoe, in French Polynesia. Photo: Vaapiti

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A Moana holiday sailing in Tahiti offers tastes of Polynesian tradition

Inspired by Disney’s Moana? Channel the Polynesian princess in Tahiti, where traditional vessels take visitors on cultural journeys by water.

5 Dec 2024 - 5:21AM

Uber launches boat-hailing app on Dal Lake in India’s Kashmir state

4 Dec 2024 - 11:15AM

Renaissance Hotels shines light on local artisans with new digital platform

3 Dec 2024 - 4:15PM

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7 tips to lower holiday travel stress, from hydrating to making a checklist

From what to listen to on Spotify to getting to the airport early, save your nerves while travelling this holiday season with these tips.

2 Dec 2024 - 7:11PM

People travelling for Thanksgiving queue to go through security at San Francisco International Airport. Traveling during holidays can be stressful, but there are steps you can take. Photo: EPA-EFE

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Electric & new energy vehicles

New petrol and diesel engines in the works as EV sales stall

Carmakers such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi and Toyota are launching cleaner, more efficient internal combustion engines. Are they here to stay?

2 Dec 2024 - 4:30PM

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Dark tourism is growing in Ukraine, nearly 3 years into Russia war

Ukraine is drawing rising numbers of war tourists, who visit scenes of Russian attacks – to the bafflement of some of its people.

2 Dec 2024 - 12:52PM

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5 golden rules of retirement travel to make the most of golden years trips

With no job to go back to or kids in tow, retirement travel is easy. Don’t delay ticking off that bucket list but don’t rush or overschedule.

3 Dec 2024 - 7:54AM

A retired couple at an airport. Being free of work commitments can make travel a breeze for retirees. Photo: Shutterstock

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5 of the best urban hikes in Asia, including Hong Kong’s Dragon’s Back

From a tropical rainforest trek to a stroll through parks and gardens to bracing uphill walks rewarded with great views, city trails in Asia.

1 Dec 2024 - 9:34AM

Trekkers on Dragon’s Back in Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock

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Paris joins anti-Airbnb bandwagon with holiday flats crackdown

French capital takes advantage of new law to curb apartment rentals to tourists. Officials say practice limits housing supply for residents.

29 Nov 2024 - 2:15PM

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A hidden gem in Greece, Mount Pelion is heaven for hikers, foodies

Four hours from Athens and too cold for olive trees, Mount Pelion offers cookery and craft lessons, guided hikes and historical treasures.

28 Nov 2024 - 4:15PM

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Last butcher in New York’s Meatpacking District glad he ‘was part of it’

Better known for high-end stores and pricy restaurants than for meat, New York’s Meatpacking District is sending its last butchers packing.

28 Nov 2024 - 8:06PM

John Jobbagy shows cuts of beef in his company’s meat locker in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan, New York. Photo: AP

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Esports hotels’ big monitors and cheap, dorm-like rooms a hit with gamers

Think the ultimate gamer getaway – rooms with beds, food, huge monitors and no nagging parents. In China, this is a typical weekend escape.

27 Nov 2024 - 11:30PM

A room at the E-Blue Esports Hotel in Zhongshan, China. Photo: E-Blue Esports

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Once homeless in Edinburgh, now they show tourists their home city

Tourists see city from a new angle through guides from Invisible Cities, a social enterprise making those affected by homelessness feel seen.

27 Nov 2024 - 10:52AM

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The riskiest places to travel in 2025 because of war, crime and more

From Israel to Myanmar, Pakistan and Kenya, the countries travellers should avoid, according to Global Guardian’s 2025 Global Risk Map.

26 Nov 2024 - 6:30PM

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Explainer | Methanol poisoning, its symptoms and why it is so deadly

The deaths in Laos of six foreign tourists who had methanol-tainted drinks was a reminder of how lethal the industrial alcohol can be.

26 Nov 2024 - 3:47PMvideocam

Methanol is a toxic alcohol used in industrial and household products. Unscrupulous producers sometimes add it to alcoholic drinks to make them more potent. Methanol poisoning recently killed six tourists in Laos. Photo: Shutterstock

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The Frenchman who sleeps with alligator in his bed

Philippe Gillet, a former hunting guide in Africa, keeps 400 exotic pets at his house in France and shares his experiences on social media.

26 Nov 2024 - 4:15AM

Frenchman Philippe Gillet, 72, strokes Alli, one of the two alligators who live in his house, in Coueron, western France. Photo: AFP

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K-drama sets, like sites linked to K-pop idols, a growing tourist draw

South Korea’s tourism is booming, and much of it is down to devotees of Korean dramas and K-pop who want to visit sites associated with them.

25 Nov 2024 - 8:36AMvideocam

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Finding Nepal’s ‘heart and soul’ away from tourist hotspots

Nepal isn’t just about Himalayan treks and Kathmandu. Travellers who leave the tourist trail are being enriched by cultural experiences and a sense of “connection” with residents.

25 Nov 2024 - 7:58AM

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Croatia the latest tourist-trap nation to mull short-term rental controls

With rents rising and a housing shortage, Croatia is taking steps to tax short-term holiday lets. Meanwhile, sustainable tourism gets a push.

23 Nov 2024 - 1:15PM

Tourists throng the Old Town of Dubrovnik, in southern Croatia. The nation is facing rising rents driven by holiday lets to visitors that create a housing shortage. Photo: Getty Images

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How a Canadian Arctic town coexists with polar bears

Climate change has brought the Arctic predators into closer contact with humans – tourists and residents – in the town of Churchill, Canada.

22 Nov 2024 - 4:15PM

Tourists aboard a special tundra buggy view a polar bear near the city of Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Photo: AFP

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Sex workers and ex-addicts show tourists Czech capital’s dark side

Social enterprise Pragulic tackles ‘myth and prejudice’ around people living on Prague’s streets, using tour guides who have all been there.

22 Nov 2024 - 5:44AM

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Why Istanbul’s restored bathhouses are ‘not a luxury, but a need’

After becoming obsolete during the Ottoman Empire, some Istanbul bathhouses have reopened. To Turks, they’re more than just places to bathe.

20 Nov 2024 - 4:15PM

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Hotels for digital nomads are on the rise. How is it to stay in one?

Hotels for remote workers are increasing, but do they make solo travel better? We stayed at Melbourne’s Lyf Collingwood to find out

20 Nov 2024 - 4:15AM

The kitchen at Lyf Collingwood, in Melbourne.

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Hong Kong’s design summit is set to thrill with diverse, accessible offerings

Design literacy is not a prerequisite for enjoying the myriad events orbiting Business of Design Week, which will be appealing to a broader audience in the first week of December 2024.

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PostMag Christmas gift guide: 9 ideas for the chill island dweller

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How ice baths can help conquer stress and find inner peace

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Will Australia’s bid to ban social media for under-16s work?

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Meet the man behind Thailand’s iconic Wonderfruit music festival

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