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How the KPop Demon Hunters travel trend is shaking up ‘Korean wave’ tourism
While previous ‘hallyu’-driven tourist waves focused on K-pop culture, KPop Demon Hunters fans are embracing Korean culture on another level.
15 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
Tourism
That lei you got in Hawaii? The orchids probably came from Thailand
14 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
China travel
Here are 5 ways to enter China without a visa – by land, sea or air
14 Mar 2026 - 4:00PM
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5 top Instagram spots by Huizhou’s Highway 218 blending nature and architecture
From picturesque Xiangang Reservoir to Xialang Village’s architectural Grand Canopy, Huizhou’s scenic northwest has much for photographers.
10 Mar 2026 - 12:15PM
Children play in the river as adults relax on the shore at The Grand Canopy in Xialang Village, in China’s Huizhou region. Designed by Chinese architect Zhao Rongzhi and artist Zhu Xiongyi, The Grand Canopy is one of many Instagram hotspots around Huizhou’s 218 Highway. Photo: Zhu Yumeng
Asia travel
K-tourism 2.0: Gen Z tourists prefer singing, dancing immersive holidays
K-pop and K-culture are driving a rise in tourism in South Korea, and many Gen Z visitors are opting for immersive experiences.
9 Mar 2026 - 9:15PM
Tourism
Want to see Bangkok’s ‘little Godzillas’ up close? Where and when is best
Hundreds of Asian monitor lizards live in the Thai capital’s Lumphini Park and early morning is one of the best times to see them.
4 Mar 2026 - 5:15PM
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Paying for a ‘head orgasm’: ASMR spas are taking off in the United States
Scratchy, raspy, feathery and tingly: more people than ever are paying for spa-like sensory experiences to induce ‘the tingles’ in the brain.
4 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
ASMR is the pleasurable tingling feeling brought on by gentle auditory, visual or tactile stimuli. More bricks-and-mortar ASMR studios are popping up across the United States. Photo: Instagram/kaswellness.oc
Tourism
Gripping samurai exhibition explores Japan’s warrior class, cuts through myths
From armour to art, ‘Samurai’ at the British Museum traces the Japanese elite class’ evolution and cultural impact, from anime to Star Wars.
3 Mar 2026 - 4:15PM
Art
Saudi Arabia’s cultural ambitions on show at 2026 Diriyah biennale
The event brings together the work of 70 international artists as part of Saudi Arabia’s push to develop a self-sustaining art infrastructure.
2 Mar 2026 - 3:26PM
Chinese culture
What is the Lantern Festival? Plus 6 ways to celebrate it in Hong Kong in 2026
Marking the last day of Chinese New Year celebrations, the Lantern Festival has roots that stretch back more than 2,000 years.
2 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
Travel news and advice
Do you feel fatigued when flying? Expert tips to avoid mid-flight slumps
Doctors break down key reasons why flying can leave you feeling so bloated and exhausted and give advice on how to stay feeling productive.
26 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
Long flights promise lots of time for productivity, yet many travellers hit an unexpected wall of fatigue and fogginess as soon as they settle into their seat. But why? Experts explain and give advice on how to avoid it. Photo: dpa
Tourism
What to do in China’s Zhongshan, a food paradise on Hong Kong’s doorstep
From restaurants serving top Cantonese food to shopping streets and Sun Yat-sen’s former home, Zhongshan provides a feast for the senses.
25 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
Tourism
How ‘French Banksy’ JR plans to turn a famous Paris bridge into a massive cave
Known for his large-scale installations, JR will turn Paris’ Pont Neuf into a giant walk-through cave for his Pont Neuf Cavern project.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:15PM
Tourism
How Chongqing in China offers an enthralling ‘8D’ experience like nothing else
With its vertical landscape, vibrant food scene and captivating chaos, the Chinese city of Chongqing is certain to catch you unprepared.
24 Feb 2026 - 7:15AM
Tourism
The Shiba Inu story: where does the popular Japanese hunting dog come from?
One woman’s research has sparked interest in the heritage of Shiba Inus and local revitalisation in the city where the first one lived.
22 Feb 2026 - 11:15AM
Mayumi Kawabe smiles in front of the stone statue of Ishi Go, an early ancestor of today’s Shiba Inu breed, in Masuda, Shimane, Japan. At the end of 2016, she welcomed Sunny, a two-month-old puppy, into her home. Photo: Kyodo
Art
Qatar is making a bold new cultural play, from Art Basel to museums
All eyes are on the growing cultural scene in the Middle East, thanks in no small part to the inaugural Art Basel Qatar, held in Doha.
19 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
Tourism
The Instagram effect: an Italian village is paying the price for being too pretty
Santa Maddalena, a photogenic village in the Italian Dolomites, has to endure hordes of unruly visitors showing up just to take a photo.
19 Feb 2026 - 1:22AM
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In London, a Singaporean artist reimagines St Sebastian, the LGBTQ icon
A film by Ming Wong, artist in residence at London’s National Gallery, recasts St Sebastian with Asian actors and questions identity.
18 Feb 2026 - 3:15PM
A still from Dance of the sun on the water | Saltatio solis in aqua (2025), by Ming Wong. The Singapore-born artist made the film during his residency at the National Gallery, London. Photo: Ming Wong
Tourism
In Milan, you can adopt a centuries-old statue and give it a new life
The building of Milan’s Duomo started in 1386 and ended in 1965. Now, some of its centuries-old statues are being restored under an adoption scheme.
17 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM
Tourism
Ponyo exhibition invites visitors into Hayao Miyazaki’s ocean world
The ‘Studio Ghibli’s Ponyo’ exhibition at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles includes rare artwork and production sketches.
17 Feb 2026 - 6:15PM
Tourism
Chinese tourists flock to Korea for beauty treatments ahead of Lunar New Year
Korean dermatology clinics have seen a surge in Chinese customers of late and are courting them via Chinese social media.
16 Feb 2026 - 1:26PM
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Land ahoy! Cruise ships now come with their own ‘private’ islands
Norwegian to MSC are investing millions in grand resorts on Caribbean islands. Here are some where you can find relaxation, if not solitude.
12 Feb 2026 - 7:15PM
Major cruise lines such as Disney, MSC, Norwegian and Carnival have their own islands and operate resorts exclusively for passengers on their ships, mainly in the Bahamas. But do they offer the solitude associated with Caribbean island escapes? Photo: Disney Cruise Line/dpa-tmn
TV shows and streaming video
Ascents of drama: why Taipei 101 climber Alex Honnold loves free soloing
Honnold, whose recent scaling of Taipei 101 features in Netflix’s Skyscraper Live, reflects on live audiences, young climbers and his limits.
13 Feb 2026 - 1:34PM
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Chinese culture
It takes a village (or two) to revive the Hakka way of life in Hong Kong
In the Hakka villages of Lai Chi Wo and Chuen Lung, art, cooking classes and tours shed light on the culture of early Hong Kong settlers.
10 Feb 2026 - 3:25PM
Asia travel
Amazing detox at 5-star Desa Potato Head – from both wellness and Bali belly
Glorious beachfront dinners and sunrise meditations kicked off this reporter’s stay at Desa Potato Head before the dreaded Bali belly struck.
10 Feb 2026 - 12:15PM
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