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In pictures: Hong Kong swimmers braving the cold on New Year’s Day, from the 1970s to 2000s

A perennial test of courage, the city’s New Year Winter Swimming Lifesaving Championships race celebrates its 50th year in 2026.


Insider’s guide to Perth, from sun-kissed beaches and local wines to indigenous art

Most of the action in one of the world’s most remote major cities is to be found in the suburbs – but don’t forget your swimsuit for the beautiful beaches.


As the Michelin Guide arrives in the Philippines, could it be Filipino cuisine’s time to shine?

Miko Calo’s Taquería Franco won a Bib Gourmand, while Josh Boutwood’s Helm was the only restaurant in the country to be awarded 2 Michelin stars.


Yau Yiu-wai, fifth-gen owner of a Hong Kong umbrella store, on shutting shop despite his lifelong obsession

The 73-year-old owner of Sun Nga Shing Umbrella Store in Sham Shui Po recently announced that he would be closing the family business, which dates back to the Qing dynasty.


In pictures: Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties in Hong Kong from the 1970s to 90s

The festive season is a good excuse to let your hair down – and Hongkongers do love to party.


In search of Jane Austen’s England, from tranquil villages to grand estates

An exploration of southern England in the footsteps of Jane Austen, born 250 years ago this month.


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Hong Kong swimmers braving the cold on New Year’s Day, from the 1970s to 2000s

A perennial test of courage, the city’s New Year Winter Swimming Lifesaving Championships race celebrates its 50th year in 2026.

Insider’s guide to Perth, from sun-kissed beaches to local fine wines

Michelin Guide’s arrival in Philippines brings distinction for country’s top chefs

A fifth-gen shop owner on closing the business despite his umbrella obsession

In pictures: Hong Kong’s parties of Christmas (and New Year’s) past

The quiet English landscapes that shaped Jane Austen’s world

This week in PostMag: festive tables, Cantopop and Christmas lights

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