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Travel Advice for Millennials

Travel makes the mind and body stronger, lowers stress and could slow ageing, research shows. Photo: Shutterstock

New research shows how travel can prevent premature ageing

Taking part in new experiences, exercising and connecting with others can boost our immune systems and affect entropy – the ageing process.

Explainer | How Hong Kong’s airport handles luggage and what to do if yours is damaged

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How to say place names most get wrong like Laos, Oaxaca, Leicester

What it’s like to fly into Israel as a tourist during the Gaza war

Our correspondent got a small taste of the frustrations and cost blowouts caused by the Israel-Gaza war after finally finding a ‘cheap’ flight to Israel’s Ben Gurion airport this month.

Passengers wait to board the plane for their flight from Athens International Airport, Greece, to Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, on May 3, 2024. Photo: Ian Neubauer

7kg weight loss in 7 days with clinic’s mix of TCM and Western medicine

Doctors at the Original Mayr health resort in Austria combine traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine to diagnose and treat health conditions, and prescribe a detox diet, to help guests lose weight.

These people took an extended break from work. How you can too

Mini-sabbaticals, adult gap years, or just gap months – extended breaks come in various guises and have a range of health benefits; experts give tips on how to do it and keep costs down.

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Backpacker travel tips for beginners in Southeast Asia

What clothes to pack, where to eat, who to avoid, where to get currency, renting motorbikes – an experienced dad gives his beginner son tips on backpacking in Southeast Asia.

A backpacker walks through the Khao San Market in Bangkok, Thailand. Tile Pile passes on his beginner backpacking tips for Southeast Asia to his son as he starts his first solo trip. Photo: Shutterstock

The sound of silence: Nyepi Day, when Bali comes to a standstill for 24 hours

Nyepi Day, the Balinese New Year – falling on March 11 in 2024 – will see 24 hours of silence, restaurants and public transport shut down, and nobody leaving their homes. It’s Bali at its most peaceful.

Portugal’s hidden gems: places off the beaten path to visit on a holiday

A trip through Portugal’s less-travelled places reveals hidden gems from island forts to magical mountain villages that are refreshingly free of tourists – perfect for a quiet holiday.

‘A better experience than an Airbnb’: how hostels are going upmarket

Hostels are becoming the latest travel trend, with some offering hotel-style experiences – think private rooms and rooftop pools – at much lower prices than both hotels and Airbnbs.

Travellers enjoy the cafe at HI San Francisco Fisherman’s Wharf Hostel, where a private room costs less than US$100 on some nights and the rate includes Wi-fi, breakfast and luggage storage. More travellers are considering hostels as alternatives to hotels and Airbnbs.

New attractions to see in Macau, from a light festival to one-off shows

Two Westlife concerts, revamped neighbourhoods, a food festival – we take a look at some of Macau’s new permanent attractions as well as one-off shows and events coming soon.

The Light Up Macao 2023 festival. Photo: Macau Government Tourism Office

Top 10 ‘workcation’ cities for digital nomads in 2023 – from Beijing to NYC

Ready to get out of those PJs and book yourself in for a stress-free work trip? Here are the top 10 ‘workcation’ cities in the world for remote employees, according to IWG

Best apps for visitors in China and which are useless – like Google Maps

Foreigners visiting China are advised to download WeChat and Alipay for payments, Amap for maps, Baidu Translate for communication, Trip for hotel bookings – and don’t forget that VPN.

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Explainer | Holiday hell? Travel advice for Hongkongers stranded abroad

Industry insiders dish advice on what to expect from flight cancellations and the usefulness of insurance.

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The airport is filled with people waiting for flights following cancellations caused by a typhoon hitting Okinawa in Japan. Photo: AP

Explainer: Why are airfares so expensive and when will they get cheaper?

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How to choose a child-friendly luxury resort this summer holiday

It pays to plan ahead when picking where to take the family: make sure your kids are going to have fun in a safe and stimulating environment, and you get to relax more too

Why airfares are sky high after the pandemic, and set to stay that way

Rising jet fuel prices because of the Ukraine war, and staff shortages, are factors in the high price of flights, aviation experts say. They explain why airfares are likely to remain high for years to come.

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Belle of the Deep South: 4 reasons to visit trendy and historic Charleston

A languid pace of life contrasts with the buzz about the city’s nightlife and F&B, making the pearl of the Deep South one of the hottest destinations in the country right now

The Vendue, an art hotel sited in two historic buildings in Charleston, South Carolina, US. Photo: Handout

Why you should skip Paris and Rome and go to Copenhagen instead

Unesco’s World Capital of Architecture for 2023, Copenhagen isn’t as full of tourists as it used to be, so now’s the time to go – then detour to North Jutland and the picturesque Bornholm island too

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Explainer | Hotel loyalty programmes explained, and how to choose the best one for you

From Accor, Marriott, Intercontinental and Hilton to Kempinski, Anantara and Pan Pacific, we look at how hotel loyalty programmes work and how to get the best out of them.

Move over, Maldives: check these dazzling overwater villas in Saudi Arabia

The desert kingdom is positioning itself as a hyper-luxury marine destination with these futuristic pod-style overwater villas ... but will eco-tourism really take off in the oil-rich state?

The first luxury pod-style overwater villas on Sheybarah Island in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Killa Design

Do Paris differently: 13 quirky things to see and do in the City of Light

Emily in Paris fans won’t require much convincing to visit the City of Light, but what do you do if you want to avoid the usual tourist spots like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre? Try these instead …

A tuk-tuk is seen on Place de la Concorde in Paris, France. Photo: Getty Images

‘Most dangerous wonder of the world’ and more things tourists don’t get told

Barcelona is Spain’s pickpocketing capital, Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer statue sees muggings at gunpoint, Hollywood is full of drug addicts – there’s lots the travel industry doesn’t tell us.

UK and France to require negative Covid test for China travellers

The two are among the latest countries – along with Spain, South Korea and Israel – to implement arrival screening and restrictions amid concerns over rising cases.

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Questions on effectiveness follow US screening policy for travellers from China

US, India, Italy and other countries differ from Britain and EU on screening travellers from China.

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In this file photo taken on December 3, 2021, the flight crew from Air China arrive in hazmat suits in the international terminal at Los Angeles International Airport. The US will require negative Covid tests from all air travelers from China, saying Beijing is not sharing enough information about the surge in coronavirus cases there. Photo: AFP

A new wave of hotel guests are behaving as they might at home. Here’s why

From Zoku in Amsterdam to Eaton HK to Bali’s Lost-Lindenberg, the rise of digital nomads has spawned a new type of hotel where guests mingle among the comforts of a home away from home.

The rooftop terrace at the Alex, in Perth, Australia, a space for guests to feel at home and interact. Photo: Alex

How booking your flights on your phone could end up costing you more

Many Generation Z consumers prefer to book their flights online on their phones, but ‘drip pricing’ or adding hidden fees during the booking process means they are paying more than they should.

Why slow-paced sustainable travel will be 2023’s top tourism trend

Book a luxury berth and cross Europe by train, go on safari in Mexico or seek adventure in the Arctic Circle – today’s trips look to meet the need for more conscious travel

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Travel Advice for Millennials
Travel advice for millennials, including articles on travel planning, travel preparation, weather tips, journey planning, what to pack, travel news and safe travel.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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