https://www.scmp.com/rss/330040/feed Tommy Walker is a British freelance travel writer and photographer based in Hong Kong. He has hiked to Colombia's 'Lost City', visited the Sahara Desert via Morocco and travelled extensively around Southeast Asia and South America. He loves Hong Kong because of how easily accessible the islands and peaks are from the city, and always finds somewhere new to explore! en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Thailand’s plan to steadily reopen to tourism continues with the popular holiday island Koh Samui opening its borders for fully vaccinated overseas visitors. The world’s 5 richest royals revealed – and none of them are from Europe As of July 14, international travellers have been able to visit the island hotspot as part of Thailand’s “Samui Plus” model. Arrivals must spend seven days in quarantine at one of Samui’s 19 government-approved resort hotels before they can visit neighbouring islands... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3142261/are-thailand-holidays-coming-back-koh-samui-phangan-and-tao?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3142261/are-thailand-holidays-coming-back-koh-samui-phangan-and-tao?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:57:08 +0000 With its wild orangutan population, gleaming beaches and ancient biodiverse rainforests, the Malaysian side of Borneo is overflowing with opportunities for eco-adventure. Borneo, Asia’s biggest island, lies within the Malay Archipelago. The third-largest island in the world, it is one of the the most naturally preserved destinations in Southeast Asia. Furthermore, in a world stretched by overtourism, it still glides under the radar, away from the stomping feet of the masses. Borneo’s 743,330... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3045566/kota-kinabalu-mount-kinabalu-sepilok-orangutan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3045566/kota-kinabalu-mount-kinabalu-sepilok-orangutan?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Jan 2020 07:00:07 +0000 Although it’s not your typical travel destination, ears prick upwards when North Korea is mentioned. Often associated with controversial headlines, North Korea is such a far-flung destination, many people still don’t realise you can actually visit. Whether you’re fascinated by the secrecy North Korea lives in or hell-bent on visiting every country on the planet, preconceptions and actuality meet head-to-head when you step foot into the DPRK – the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. How to get... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3043242/how-visit-north-korea-everything-you-need-know-about?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3043242/how-visit-north-korea-everything-you-need-know-about?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Dec 2019 04:00:18 +0000 Singapore has all the pleasant things in life, from towering skyscrapers to state-of-the-art shopping malls and spectacular bay views. One of the safest states on earth needs no introduction to its glossy attractions. Yet, away from the glitz and glamour, there is a lesser known, more secluded Singapore few visitors know about. There are many ways to travel to Singapore, including Expedia AU, if you want to go on a mission to see things others don’t. Eat like a local in Bangkok: 5 street foods... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/3004095/5-secret-beaten-path-destinations-singapore?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/travel-food/article/3004095/5-secret-beaten-path-destinations-singapore?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 04 Apr 2019 02:00:12 +0000