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From Hong Kong to London, travellers have a plan B lined up for summer 2026
War in the Middle East and the rising cost of air travel and fuel have pushed many to plan shorter, more local and flexible holidays.
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Art
Sex, desire and intimacy explored in Singapore art exhibition for over-18s
12 May 2026 - 12:15PM
Tourism
What is China’s luxury Silk Road Express train like? We ride its new route
12 May 2026 - 7:15AM
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European cinema
Inside The White Lotus season 4’s luxury 5-star hotel in Cannes, France
Guests including Tom Cruise and Angelina Jolie have stayed at Hotel Martinez in Cannes, whose top suite goes for up to US$35,000 a night.
11 May 2026 - 3:15PM
The White Lotus season 4 is filming at Hotel Martinez, in Cannes, in the South of France. Photo: Jf Romero/Pa/PA Wire/dpa
Art
When London’s museums started losing visitors, they decided to get creative
Faced with falling visitor numbers, the British capital’s museums – both old and new – have a plan to win back the crowds. But will it work?
9 May 2026 - 7:15PM
Asia travel
Best things to do in China’s Nanjing, from food and architecture to history
Planning a weekend in Nanjing? Here’s an itinerary to consider for visiting the bustling metropolis in eastern China.
8 May 2026 - 5:15PM
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China's population
‘It’s a new crowd’: how Shanghai’s expat population is recovering – and changing
Four years ago, Shanghai’s draconian lockdown sparked an exodus of foreigners. Now, there are signs the city’s expat community is slowly bouncing back.
5 May 2026 - 6:00PM
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Tourists from Belarus and Russia pose for photos at Yuyuan Garden in central Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua
Travel news and advice
4 of the best destinations for luxury multi-generational holidays
Booking a holiday for children, parents and grandparents all together can be daunting. Here are some ideas that offer something for everyone.
5 May 2026 - 11:35AM
Asia travel
How Seoul’s strangest subway station made escalator weddings a thing
After plans for it to become a major transport hub fell through, Seoul’s grand Noksapyeong station pivoted. Here’s its fascinating story.
4 May 2026 - 7:15PM
Asia travel
The Irish-American pub helping put a quiet Seoul suburb on the cultural map
Seoul’s Nowon district has never been known for nightlife. Irish-American Brendan Kelly shares how his bar, Kelly’s Pub, is changing that.
4 May 2026 - 9:51AM
Art
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
A drone view of the David Geffen Galleries at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) in Los Angeles, California, U.S., April 19, 2026. REUTERS/Daniel Cole
Tourism
Frozen’s magic hits Disneyland Paris with its new World of Frozen
Innovative technology in the World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris brings the franchise’s characters to life, captivating guests, young and old.
28 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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Meet the Hong Kong chef serving tastes of city’s past using new techniques
Celestial Court chef Kan Wong talks about tapping into memories to recreate flavours of 1980s Hong Kong, and the ingredient he doesn’t miss.
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
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
People shop for products themed around Japanese animations at a store in I’Park Mall in Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea. Photo: The Korea Times
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
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
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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
A bartender puts the finishing touches on cocktails served at Seekers Spirits’ distillery and bar in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Photo: Seekers Spirits
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
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
Gaeseong juak, a traditional Korean rice doughnut, and iced coffee are served at Hoyang Horim in Yangnim-dong, Nam district, in Gwangju, South Korea. Photo: The Korea Times
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
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