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How Seoul became the world’s esports capital and attracts fans from across Asia
Tickets at venues like LCK Arena sell out fast as fans travel to South Korea’s capital to see the best play games such as League of Legends.
25 Jan 2026 - 9:15PM
Tourism
Exhibition of love letters from history, from spies to poets and royalty
25 Jan 2026 - 4:15PM
Food and Drinks
Craft beers, dim sum, hotpot and more: a culinary trip through Brussels
25 Jan 2026 - 12:15PM
China travel
China’s Trip.com probe targets algorithms, prices after vendor anger: analysts
Regulators accuse one of the world’s biggest travel platforms of abusing market power, with analysts warning of wider industry scrutiny.
24 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
The investigation follows years of complaints about data-driven price discrimination and rising commissions, according to analysts. Photo: Shutterstock
Asia travel
Cebu’s quirkiest luxury resort and the former Hong Kong-based banker behind it
Plantation Bay has been a hotspot in Cebu, the Philippines, since 1996. Owner Manny Gonzalez shares why his independent property is special.
21 Jan 2026 - 6:27PM
Tourism
What is glamping like in Hong Kong? A reluctant camper gives it a try
A writer and his family head to the far reaches of Hong Kong’s New Territories for grills and thrills on their first glamping experience.
20 Jan 2026 - 12:16PM
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Steps from the Colosseum, virtual tour offers a peek inside ancient Roman house
The House of the Griffins and its frescoes can now be explored via an onsite virtual tour into otherwise off-limits underground areas.
16 Jan 2026 - 7:15PM
Colosseum Archeological Park guide Valentina uses a head-mounted device to livestream a guided tour of the newly restored underground House of the Griffins, dated between the second and first century BC, on the Palatine Hill next to the Colosseum, in Rome, Italy. Photo: AP
Tourism
‘Unabashed nationalism’? Louvre increases ticket prices for non-Europeans
Debate about so-called ‘dual pricing’ is raging as France hikes prices for non-Europeans visiting the Louvre by 45 per cent this week.
15 Jan 2026 - 5:15PM
Tourism
What’s fuelling South Korea’s running boom? A look at the fitness obsession
From office workers to ultra-marathoners, South Korea’s running boom is reshaping streets, travel and retail as millions hit the pavement.
14 Jan 2026 - 1:05PM
Tourism
3 underrated ski resorts that should be on your radar this winter
Ski in sight of Italy’s Mont Blanc, go from piste to onsen in Niigata and Nagano in Japan, or hit the snow at Quebec’s Club Med in Canada.
13 Jan 2026 - 12:43PM
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Art
A father dies before his art museum is finished. His son achieves his dream
Thai collector Petch Osathanugrah died in 2023 before he could finish Dib Bangkok, but his son recently opened the 7,000 square metre space.
14 Jan 2026 - 4:17PM
Dib Bangkok, a new private art museum, opened in the Thai capital in December 2025. Photo: W Workspace, courtesy of Dib Bangkok
Art
New art fair to offer Taipei and Hong Kong ‘a different kind of experience’
Pavilion offers a slower alternative to the ‘hyper-accelerated pace’ of Asia’s big contemporary art fairs, says one of its co-founders.
13 Jan 2026 - 9:35AM
Food and Drinks
‘Umami, salty, stinky’: how 3 flavours define China’s Ningbo cuisine
We go on a culinary journey through Ningbo with the people behind Yong Fu Hong Kong to discover the region’s punchy and pungent flavours.
8 Jan 2026 - 12:16PM
Asia travel
Inside central Vietnam’s first integrated resort, a stone’s throw from Hoi An
Hoiana Resort & Golf has four properties, more than 20 restaurants and bars, a golf course and a casino, and is close to Hoi An Ancient Town.
7 Jan 2026 - 3:15PM
Tourism
2026 travel trends: astrotourism, nostalgia trips and even more solo holidays
What does 2026 have in store for travel? Experts talk about dark sky gazing, trips that make us feel like children, solo cruises and more.
7 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
Cruise tourists on their way to visit the city of Palma in Mallorca after disembarking at the port. A growing awareness of overtourism is expected to shape holiday decisions in the coming years. Photo: Clara Margais/dpa
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At 75, Snoopy has conquered the Gen Z market. How did the beagle do it?
Snoopy’s enduring appeal continues to boost Peanuts’ brand now – it has more than 1,200 licensees around the world.
4 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
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Why Air France-KLM remains bullish on China-Europe travel market despite hurdles
Chinese travellers drive leisure and business bookings as airline eyes long-term growth despite Russian airspace restrictions.
1 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
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7 travel tips for 2026 – one of them is to play board games with locals
Forget TikTok recommendations and soulless one-star restaurants; focus instead on the experiences you want to taste, drink, and enjoy.
1 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
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Snakes and Lattes, a board game cafe in Toronto, has many games on site. Play games in places like this to connect with locals when you are on your travels. Photo: Toronto Star via Getty Images
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Track history – a 43-hour train trip from Los Angeles to Chicago
Amtrak’s Southwest Chief train route runs between Los Angeles and Chicago on a 43-hour trip, with a dining car and a great viewing carriage.
31 Dec 2025 - 5:15PM
Space
2026 is a stellar year for supermoons and eclipses: what to look out for
The coming year is packed with cosmic events, from a ‘ring of fire’ eclipse to two six-planet line-ups to several supermoons.
31 Dec 2025 - 4:15PM
Asia travel
Travel stories from 2025 that will fuel your wanderlust for the year ahead
We recall 7 travel stories from the past year to inspire you in 2026, covering China food trips to a Hongkonger’s life-changing adventure.
30 Dec 2025 - 12:15PM
Tourism
Expedition to Chile’s Cape Horn reveals awesome nature at the world’s end
A 5-day cruise to South America’s southern tip stuns with fiords, penguins and wind-blasted cliffs reached via the world’s deadliest waters.
30 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
Expedition crew members walk in Chile’s Cape Horn National Park, one of the southernmost points of South America. A five-day expedition there presents spectacular nature – and danger. Photo: dpa-tmn
China property
China Jinmao sells 5-star Ritz-Carlton hotel in Sanya for US$322 million
Asset restructuring aims to boost liquidity as mainland China developers face a prolonged property downturn.
24 Dec 2025 - 5:11PM
Asia travel
Best things to do in Nara, Japanese city that’s more than an Osaka side trip
Widely regarded as the birthplace of Japanese culture, Nara offers everything from Unesco World Heritage sites to ryokans and bars.
24 Dec 2025 - 7:15AM
Tourism
Tours to visit Christmas movie locations in US state prove huge hit
Fans of Hallmark’s feel-good and family-friendly TV films are taking tours around locations in Connecticut, home to at least 22 productions.
23 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
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