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Holly Bowles, 19, from Australia, died hours after her friend Bianca Jones, following a night out in Laos. Two Danes, an American and a Briton have also died. Photo: Facebook/@HollyBowles

Second Australian teen dies after suspected Laos poisoning, death toll now 6

Holly Bowles, 19, died hours after her friend Bianca Jones following a night out in Vang Vieng. Two Danes, an American and a Briton have also died.

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Japan’s Ginzan Onsen limits day trippers to tackle overtourism and safety concerns

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Philippines’ new visa rules cause headaches for Chinese businesses

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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.

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

Fake views: Japan’s Fukuoka apologises for AI-generated tourist attractions

The AI-generated tourism content, featuring non-existent attractions and dishes in Fukuoka, highlights the need for human oversight in AI use.

Panda Watch: how can Hong Kong cash in on panda economy as cubs reach milestone?

Park will mark cubs’ milestone with series of celebrations on Saturday, while father Le Le will make his first public appearance in months.

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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.

Lada (sitting), a 54-year-old sex worker, takes tourists on a tour of Prague’s underworld. Photo: AFP

2 PLA Navy warships arrive in Hong Kong for 5-day port call

Changsha, a destroyer, and Hainan, the country’s largest amphibious assault vessel, arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday morning.

Hong Kong Airlines to return to North America next year with Vancouver route

Chairman Yan Bo says service will be back on January 18 as part of ‘transformation’ from regional carrier into international airline.

6 winter wonderlands to visit this Christmas, from Budapest to Singapore

Magical festive markets and experiences such as reindeer sleigh rides, the northern lights and even a cold-resistance test await the intrepid traveller.

A reindeer-sledge safari in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland. Photo: Shutterstock

Australian tourist dies after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos

The poisoning incident in Vang Vieng has left Bianca Jones, two Danes and an American traveller dead.

Bianca Jones died in a Thai hospital after consuming suspected methanol-laced alcohol while holidaying in Laos. Photo: Facebook/BiancaJones

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.

Can Kuala Lumpur unseat Singapore and Bangkok as Southeast Asia’s aviation hub?

Kuala Lumpur’s airport has been ranked second in global connectivity, with Malaysia vying to become the heart of Southeast Asia’s air travel.

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

The kitchen at Lyf Collingwood, in Melbourne.

Hong Kong’s mega-events in first half of 2025 set to attract 840,000 visitors

List of 93 mega-events revealed for first six months, with showcase of French impressionist masters and Coldplay’s concerts among them.

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The city’s new Kai Tak Sports Park is set to host a number of mega-events. Photo: Eugene Lee

Seoul’s subway operator apologises for calling Chinese tourists ‘villains’

Seoul Metro was addressing commuter complaints about unruly riders and loud announcements at stations.

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Japan eyes Chinese tram for Mount Fuji to cut costs and emissions

The Chinese-made Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit, which runs on rubber tyres and promises lower construction costs and reduced CO2 emissions.

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Gladiators back at Colosseum after 2,000 years, thanks to Airbnb

As Gladiator II hits cinemas, Airbnb and guardians of the Roman ruin team up to offer faux fights there under a deal decried as ‘a disgrace’.

Paul Mescal in a still from Ridley Scott’s new film Gladiator II. Photo: Paramount Pictures

Egypt’s Giza strays become tourist draw after pyramid-scaling dog goes viral

Apollo the stray dog became an overnight sensation last month after viral footage captured by a paragliding enthusiast.

‘Should be deported’: foreign tourists’ misdeeds spark outrage, debate in Japan

Graffiti at historic shrines, car thefts and other incidents have raised concerns about Japan’s perception of foreigners.

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This week in PostMag: from architecture to community resilience

What to expect from this week’s print issue, from Sarah Andelman’s installation at the Landmark, Hong Kong, to homestays on Nepal’s Mohare Danda trek.

Colette founder Sarah Andelman is seen with Zimomo on her shoulder on the cover of this week’s PostMag. Photo: Philip Andelman; Illustration: Kasing Lung

Review | The Peninsula London, in the capital’s heart, revels in its British aesthetic

From Rolls-Royce limousines and afternoon tea in the lobby, to subtle, East-West details rendered in sumptuous style, The Peninsula London brings new levels of luxury to Belgravia.

The Peninsula London is situated on Hyde Park Corner in Belgravia. Photo: Handout

‘Japan has become poor’: Tokyo emerges as Asia’s new sex tourism capital

In a grim mirror of Japan’s economic decline, the sex trade is drawing in foreign men and trapping local women in a cycle of desperation.

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Philippine cockfighting still soars even as feathers are ruffled over job losses

The advent of betting machines at cockpits has led to traditional betcallers losing their jobs as Filipinos continue to embrace the sport.

Nepal trekking – without the crowds but with community spirit

An alternative to Nepal’s Poon Hill, Mohare Danda has comparable Himalayan views, a fraction of the crowds, and benefits local women and families

Sunrise views from the 3,300-metre-high Mohare Danda viewpoint. Photo: Chan Kit Yeng

Hong Kong tourism arrivals this year will be ‘marginally’ short of 46 million

Arrivals jump 37 per cent in the first 10 months of this year to 36.7 million, executive director of Tourism Board reveals.

Tourists visit Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui on the last day of the National Day holiday. Photo: Jelly Tse

New Zealand eyes tourist fees for iconic sites amid sustainability pressures

Various pricing options under consideration as the stress on facilities become expensive for the Conservation Department and local councils to bear.

Free walking tours in Hong Kong’s Central district mix old with new

Urban Renewal Authority has launched free tours with retirees offering first-hand stories about Central and Sheung Wan.

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