https://www.scmp.com/rss/330171/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Traveling may not look the same for years after the coronavirus pandemic, starting with the need to get a “Covid-19 passport” to fly in the future. There are several forms of digital health passes in development, the latest of which is a Travel Pass from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade association based in Canada. The pass would serve as a “digital passport” with testing or vaccination certification for passengers.  The IATA app – which will likely include a global... https://www.scmp.com/health/next-time-you-fly-dont-forget-your-covid-passport/article/3111351?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/health/next-time-you-fly-dont-forget-your-covid-passport/article/3111351?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:57:22 +0000 When Beijinger Rex Yang arrived in Seychelles in late January, he did not expect that a planned two-week family holiday would stretch to three months, with no end in sight. Little did he know, he would also become an accidental ambassador for the country’s tourism industry.  The Yang family is still stranded on the island of La Digue, the third-largest in the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean off East Africa.  The family’s stay was originally extended because Yang’s mother was unwell,... https://www.scmp.com/society/coronavirus-seychelles-may-be-grateful-man-got-stranded-country/article/3083981?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/society/coronavirus-seychelles-may-be-grateful-man-got-stranded-country/article/3083981?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 May 2020 11:03:39 +0000 The idea of aircraft being powered by plasma drives might sound like something from a science fiction film, but a group of Chinese scientists has developed a prototype that might one day make it a reality. The team, from the Institute of Technological Sciences at Wuhan University, said in a paper published on Tuesday that they had developed a prototype of a plasma jet device capable of lifting a 1kg (2.2lb) steel ball over a 24mm (one inch) diameter quartz tube. While that might not sound like... https://www.scmp.com/tech/travel-plasma-jets-new-research-suggests-its-possible/article/3083482?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/travel-plasma-jets-new-research-suggests-its-possible/article/3083482?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 May 2020 21:00:10 +0000 Is it time to plan for when the world will be open for travel again? The global Covid-19 pandemic has effectively put the aviation industry into hibernation, with travel restrictions and quarantine requirements around the world.  Eager for crucial cash flow, airlines are producing some very tempting deals for anyone who has got the stomach to book ahead. Here’s what you need to know. How low will prices go? For the rest of 2020, demand for flights is impossible to predict. When, where and how... https://www.scmp.com/business/post-coronavirus-travel-what-you-need-know-you-grab-bargain-deal/article/3083309?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/post-coronavirus-travel-what-you-need-know-you-grab-bargain-deal/article/3083309?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 May 2020 10:12:53 +0000 China’s peak holiday travel season, often billed as the “the world’s biggest annual human migration,” has just kicked off. The season usually begins about two weeks before the Lunar New Year's Day, which falls on January 25 this year, and lasts around six weeks. Also called the Spring Festival, the holiday is the most important time of the year for families to get together, eat huge amounts of food and grill single relatives about their romantic prospects. In order to ease the epic annual travel... https://www.scmp.com/society/china-high-speed-trains-are-going-ticket-less-ease-new-years-travel-crunch/article/3045897?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/society/china-high-speed-trains-are-going-ticket-less-ease-new-years-travel-crunch/article/3045897?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:11:35 +0000 The United States sends the most tourists to China, and almost all of them go to Beijing. Tibet is high on many bucket lists, but few Western tourists ever actually visit. China virtually empties of Western tourists during November, December and January. These are some of the takeaways from the third annual report on popular travel destinations in China by The China Guide, a travel agency in Beijing that develops customized tours for travelers from the US, Germany, France, Spain, Britain,... https://www.scmp.com/china/beijing-dominates-chinese-tourism-there-travel-gold-beyond-big-city/article/3045319?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/china/beijing-dominates-chinese-tourism-there-travel-gold-beyond-big-city/article/3045319?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Jan 2020 09:12:19 +0000 This article originally appeared on ABACUS If you’re still on the fence about getting a 360-degree camera because you find possible uses limited, Insta360 might have a solution for you. The Shenzhen-based company’s new Insta360 One R has interchangeable lenses, allowing it to function as both a traditional action camera and a 360-degree camera. The latest Insta360 camera achieves this by using swappable camera modules that connect to the core of the device and a battery base. If you want it to... https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3045075/insta360s-modular-one-r-can-transform-gopro-competitor-or-360-camera?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3045075/insta360s-modular-one-r-can-transform-gopro-competitor-or-360-camera?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Jan 2020 14:00:20 +0000 If you’re still on the fence about getting a 360-degree camera because you find possible uses limited, Insta360 might have a solution for you. The Shenzhen-based company’s new Insta360 One R has interchangeable lenses, allowing it to function as both a traditional action camera and a 360-degree camera. The latest Insta360 camera achieves this by using swappable camera modules that connect to the core of the device and a battery base. If you want it to take 360-degree photos or videos, you mount... https://www.scmp.com/tech/insta360s-modular-one-r-can-transform-gopro-competitor-or-360-camera/article/3044968?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/insta360s-modular-one-r-can-transform-gopro-competitor-or-360-camera/article/3044968?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Jan 2020 14:00:18 +0000 Visiting foodies in search of gratification are spoiled for choice in Asia.  From dim sum in Hong Kong and pho in Vietnam to sashimi in Japan or tom yum goong in Thailand, there is no shortage of taste-bud tingling experiences to write postcards home about.  But what about vegan and vegetarian visitors? Can a region best known for its meat-based offerings cater to those living on a purely plant-based diet? Increasingly, yes. 9% of the Asia-Pacific population identified as vegan in 2016, which... https://www.scmp.com/food/how-travel-vegan-asia/article/3038533?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/food/how-travel-vegan-asia/article/3038533?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Nov 2019 10:36:46 +0000 China has included censorship of content as part of sweeping new regulations targeting online travel agencies and platforms as the ruling Communist Party moves to extend its grip on cyberspace beyond social media platforms. The 42 specific regulations, drafted by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, include rules mandating that online travel providers are responsible for regulating content customers upload onto their platforms, including text, pictures, audio and videos. Censorship of... https://www.scmp.com/tech/china-wants-censor-content-travel-sites/article/3033169?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/tech/china-wants-censor-content-travel-sites/article/3033169?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:53:59 +0000 No matter how hard you try to fit into the crowd, when you're travelling abroad, almost everyone stands out as "foreign". If you're wandering the streets of some far-flung locale, you pretty much have the word “TOURIST” flashing above your head like a neon sign, and that makes you an easy target for scammers. Here are some real scams you might encounter. You have been warned 1. Milk for a hungry baby brother “Please, I need to buy some milk for my baby brother/sister!” Most people will just give... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/travel/article/3027332/top-travel-tips-11-common-tourist-scams-look-out-and-avoid-being?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/travel/article/3027332/top-travel-tips-11-common-tourist-scams-look-out-and-avoid-being?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Sep 2019 02:22:20 +0000 Travel is fun and all, but jet lag can put a real damper on your holiday – and can leave you in a mental haze that can lead to agonising disruptions when you get home. What’s the answer? Top of the list is heavy hydration and quickly adopting the meal times and sleep patterns of your destination. Here are some top tips from medical professionals and avid long-distance travellers. 1. Before you get there ... “Rule No. 1: Stay on local time,” said Dr Robert Winters of Santa Monica, who deals with... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/travel/article/3027416/how-avoid-jet-lag-or-least-make-it-less-debilitating-part-your?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/travel/article/3027416/how-avoid-jet-lag-or-least-make-it-less-debilitating-part-your?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Sep 2019 02:22:11 +0000 If you enjoy variety from your vacation, and want life-changing experiences when you travel, Tanzania should be on your bucket list.  The big picture Tanzania, on the east coast of Africa, is a vast country made up of everything from rugged wilderness, pristine coastlines and bustling cities. It would be impossible to condense all of Tanzania’s culture and geography into one trip (or even several), but you’ll find some of its best known natural wonders in three of the country’s most northerly... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/travel/article/3027335/tanzania-offers-travellers-amazing-outdoor-adventures-natural?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/travel/article/3027335/tanzania-offers-travellers-amazing-outdoor-adventures-natural?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Sep 2019 02:18:00 +0000