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Why Lacma’s new US$724 million David Geffen Galleries space flows like oceans
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s new building encourages accidental interactions with artwork that visitors often ignore.
29 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
Tourism
Frozen’s magic hits Disneyland Paris with its new World of Frozen
28 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
Asia travel
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Meet the Hong Kong chef serving tastes of city’s past using new techniques
27 Apr 2026 - 5:16PM
Expeditions and adventures
2 guys, 1 Reliant Robin and a long road trip to Cape Town – what could go wrong?
22,500km, 22 countries, 1 Reliant Robin. Two friends’ intercontinental road trip was risky and rewarding. But why embark on such a journey?
23 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
Oliver Jenks and Seth Scott with Sheila, the three-wheeler. Photo: Instagram/hold.mygear
Asia travel
This mall is one of the best places to buy anime and fan merch in Seoul
I’Park Mall in Seoul’s Yongsan district focuses on fandoms built around animations, games and character-based intellectual property.
23 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
Art
Midea Group scion’s Shunde art museum shifts focus to amplify local voices
New projects at the He Art Museum, opened by the owners of Chinese appliance giant Midea, explore complex realities born of societal shifts.
24 Apr 2026 - 6:33PM
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Tourism
10 tips for retirement travel, from planning with AI to packing your bag
With travelling after retirement a growing trend, intrepid mature globe-trotters share tips on how to get the most out of more relaxed trips.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Retirement travel is trending on social media, with experienced older globe-trotters sharing useful tips. Photo: Shutterstock
Asia travel
Asia’s next cocktail capital? The rise of Phnom Penh’s vibrant drinks scene
Bars in the Cambodian capital are redefining the city’s mixology with their focus on local ingredients, creativity and sustainability.
20 Apr 2026 - 9:15PM
Food and Drinks
Is this soup being culturally appropriated? Dispute boils between 2 nations
Greece and Turkey are arguing over a traditional soup’s origins as one restaurateur attempts to register it as a dish of Greece with Unesco.
19 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
European travel
William Shakespeare’s only London house finally found with 17th century map
The location of the house where the Bard likely wrote works including Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet was found on a map in the London Archives.
18 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
Food and Drinks
Kunafa prawn? From Shandong to the Nile, Cairo’s love affair with Chinese food
From a 63-year-old restaurant chain to high-end hotels, Cairo has no shortage of Chinese food, tweaked for the local palate.
28 Apr 2026 - 3:50PM
A chef at work at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo’s 8 Restaurant. The woks used at the Cairo restaurant are sourced from China. Photo: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza
Asia travel
The best things to do in Gwangju, South Korea, from buildings to buns
Gwangju is known for its fine architecture, including traditional Korean hanok houses, as well as its cafes and a certain sticky rice cake.
15 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
Tourism
As the planet heats up, Greece fortifies its ruins
Ancient Greek monuments, from the Parthenon to Olympia, which have stood for 2,500 years, are under threat from extreme weather events.
14 Apr 2026 - 4:12PM
Tourism
Exploring Armenia’s ‘other side’ on a 5-day tour off the tourist trail
From coffee to carpets and hikes to hillside churches, going off the beaten path in Armenia reveals cultural gems beyond its capital, Yerevan.
13 Apr 2026 - 9:15PM
Fame and celebrity
Where ‘it all started’: David Bowie’s former home to open to the public
Bowie’s childhood home in Bromley, London, will be restored to how it was when he was 16, including the bedroom in which he wrote early songs.
10 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
A young David Bowie at 4 Plaistow Grove.
Tourism
They came to see the cherry blossoms. A Japanese town isn’t happy about it
Fujiyoshida’s cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji views have sparked overtourism chaos, with a local festival cancelled as a result.
10 Apr 2026 - 3:15PM
Food and Drinks
Hainanese chicken rice origins and its versions in Singapore, Malaysia and more
With roots in Hainan’s Wenchang chicken, Hainanese chicken rice shows how a dish can quietly evolve into distinct regional iterations.
9 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
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Tourism
Latest ‘skillcation’ travel trend blends relaxation with self-improvement
From winemaking and beekeeping to kitesurfing and ranching, ‘skillcations’ add structured learning or practice to relaxation or sightseeing.
8 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
Skillcations blend travel with learning, such as at the Tombstone Monument Ranch in Tucson, in the US state of Arizona, which offers experiences like horse riding and ranching. Photo: courtesy of Tombstone Monument Ranch
Tourism
5 of the best immersive hi-tech tourist attractions in Las Vegas
From the world’s largest 360-degree screen to an epic VR odyssey and a John Wick experience, check out these attractions on a Vegas trip.
7 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
Food and Drinks
How sake breweries near Japan’s Mount Fuji are taking the drink to new heights
From elevated premium spirits to sparkling sake and even a rosé-inspired red sake, two Yamanashi sake makers are elevating the drink.
7 Apr 2026 - 12:15PM
Wellness
Hate jet lag? How fliers are using apps to beat the common travel trouble
Flying across time zones disrupts your circadian rhythm, which affects functioning and even long-term health. But apps could help.
5 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
What to do in Hong Kong
Where are Hong Kong’s best swings? This man who has tested over 200 sets knows
Mr Swing travels across Hong Kong to explore the city’s many swing sets, from government parks to ‘home-made’ creations off the beaten path.
1 Apr 2026 - 6:26PM
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Mr Swing, whose reviews of Hong Kong’s swing sets have seen him accumulate more than 11,000 followers across Instagram, YouTube and Facebook, sits on a swing at Hoi Sham Park at To Kwa Wan on March 24, 2026. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Tourism
7 new major Los Angeles arts complexes set to open before 2028 Olympics
From Lacma’s David Geffen Galleries to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and Meow Wolf, it’s a huge few years for art in LA.
31 Mar 2026 - 5:15PM
Travel news and advice
When a €2 million, 244-year-old violin flew on her lap on ‘spooky’ flight
Carolin Widmann had to cradle her priceless violin in her arms during a flight: she complained to the Lufthansa boss, who changed the rules.
30 Mar 2026 - 5:52PM
Tourism
Where is The Last Supper housed? The convent where Dominican friars still live
Da Vinci’s painting resides in Milan’s Santa Maria delle Grazie, where Dominican friars continue to live, pray and serve the community.
30 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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