https://www.scmp.com/rss/500244/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Right, where are we all off to, then? The world is reopening – well, most of it – and a return to Hong Kong is gradually becoming more feasible for many. So, beyond journeys to reunite with family and friends not seen for many long months, the world is again an oyster for those with the means to take advantage. And there are many resorts and hotels out there desperate for the custom. But which do you choose? And does your choice of hotel dictate the destination you head for, or vice versa? Those... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3178100/only-3-east-asia-hotels-made-tripadvisors-2022-best?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3178100/only-3-east-asia-hotels-made-tripadvisors-2022-best?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 May 2022 00:45:20 +0000 Jim Kitchen knows travel. The 57-year-old entrepreneur and investor says he’s the only person on Earth to have visited all 193 UN-recognised countries as well as space – he was part of the civilian crew on Blue Origin’s rocket, the same trip on which comedian Pete Davidson was originally expected to fly in March. In addition to that 62-mile (100km) milestone, Kitchen estimates he’s logged from 7 million to 10 million miles in the air. Having worked in various ways in the travel industry for most... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3177281/travel-tips-and-hacks-expert-who-has-been-every-country?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3177281/travel-tips-and-hacks-expert-who-has-been-every-country?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 11 May 2022 09:15:14 +0000 Stories of the Sahara (1976), the breakthrough and defining work of celebrated Chinese travel writer Sanmao, consists of short stories that together provide a detailed depiction of the author’s life in El Aaiún, the capital of the Spanish Sahara, now Western Sahara, where she moved in the mid-1970s with her Spanish husband, José María Quero, living alongside the local Sahrawi people. Penelope Luk Wing-shum, creative director of Crafts on Peel, a non-profit foundation dedicated to supporting... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3167910/how-reading-travelogue-stories-sahara-inspired?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3167910/how-reading-travelogue-stories-sahara-inspired?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:45:17 +0000 “If you build it, they will come” – even if there’s nowhere for them to stay. The origin of the maxim is generally considered to be the 1989 movie Field of Dreams, in which farmer Ray, the character played by Kevin Costner, hears a mysterious voice while he’s out in a cornfield. “If you build it, he will come,” says the voice, the “it” being the baseball field in the middle of nowhere our protagonist has been dreaming of constructing and the “he” a long-dead baseball player Ray... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3167982/indonesian-motorcycle-grand-prix-how-island-only?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3167982/indonesian-motorcycle-grand-prix-how-island-only?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:45:17 +0000 Once upon a time, Hong Kong was among the most visited cities in the world. In 2019, even while wracked with political unrest, the city recorded 55.91 million arrivals. According to the Hong Kong Tourism Board, 23.75 million of those were overnight visitors who stayed an average of 3.3 nights and spent HK$5,818 (US$750). But numbers can only tell us so much. As the city prepares to again welcome sightseers from its main source market – mainland China – we are left wondering: is Hong Kong a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/3158790/hong-kong-good-tourist-destination-food-culture?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/article/3158790/hong-kong-good-tourist-destination-food-culture?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:45:09 +0000 As I sit at a white-clothed table, sip wine from a cut glass goblet and watch the Kent countryside, in southern England, roll by through the window, I feel as if I could be in a Wes Anderson film. That’s not just because trains are a recurring fixture in Anderson’s productions but because the carriage I’m travelling in has been revamped by the movie director himself. Paris-based Anderson, who directed movies including The Royal Tenenbaums and Fantastic Mr Fox, dislikes flying and is a regular on... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3156670/wes-anderson-designed-luxury-train-carriage-lets-you?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3156670/wes-anderson-designed-luxury-train-carriage-lets-you?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Nov 2021 21:15:19 +0000 As Hong Kong’s M+ museum of visual culture finally cuts the velvet rope, we take a look at other museums around the globe that have recently opened, or are in the process of opening. The Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, Japan Osaka might be best known for sensational street food, raucous comedy clubs and electrifying nightlife, but for a more cerebral take on the city, future visitors might like to head for Nakanoshima. It joins the nearby Osaka Science Museum and the National Museum of Art,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3155837/whitney-houstons-dresses-nashville-most-expensive?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/travel/article/3155837/whitney-houstons-dresses-nashville-most-expensive?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:01:07 +0000 Henry Golding, the 34-year-old British-Malaysian actor, became an overnight leading man when he starred as Nick Young in Crazy Rich Asians three years ago. Since then he’s been featured in films including Last Christmas, A Simple Favor, and the just-released Snake Eyes: GI Joe Origins. He’s a former professional hairdresser who also logged several years as a TV presenter, including for the BBC’s Travel Show. This year he became a father to a baby girl with his wife, Liv Lo, who lives with in Los... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3148571/henry-goldings-top-travel-tips-crazy-rich-asians-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3148571/henry-goldings-top-travel-tips-crazy-rich-asians-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Sep 2021 02:00:17 +0000 Skytrax has revealed its World’s Top 100 Airports for 2021, and the reigning champion has been dethroned. Since 1999, Skytrax – an aviation rating company – has funded a global airport customer satisfaction survey branded as the Passenger’s Choice Awards. Now in its 22nd year, the company continued the annual tradition despite the impact of the pandemic. Expert travellers reviewed over 500 airports based on several factors, including check-in, shopping, immigration, security, cleanliness,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3146162/top-10-airports-world-2021-asia-and-europe-dominated?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3146162/top-10-airports-world-2021-asia-and-europe-dominated?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Aug 2021 07:38:27 +0000 What better way to start a busy day than with a good cup of coffee and a filling breakfast? Early risers especially need a bit of a pick-me-up to stay energised for an entire day of work. Whether you’re an early bird local or visitor in Singapore, we’ve curated the best breakfast and brunch cafe spots in the Lion City to help you with your early morning routine. Beverly Hills of Singapore? Take a stroll down the exclusive Nassim Road Baker & Cook You can enjoy a good breakfast or brunch plate... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3146049/singapores-best-cafes-breakfast-and-brunch-21?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/well-being/article/3146049/singapores-best-cafes-breakfast-and-brunch-21?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:14:05 +0000 The blooming of cherry blossom heralds the arrival of spring and perhaps brings a cause for guarded optimism too, despite continued social-distancing measures.Cherry blossom generally sprouts in mid-April, but an earlier warming this year has caused the flowers to appear sooner than usual. Will Gen Z forget most luxury hotels and restaurants by 2030?The annual blossom season gives families, friends and lovers a chance to enjoy leisurely strolls and take pictures amid the blooming white-and-pink... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3126187/where-see-cherry-blossoms-korea-japan-philippines-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3126187/where-see-cherry-blossoms-korea-japan-philippines-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 21 Mar 2021 01:00:25 +0000 On January 27, Oceania Cruises opened bookings for its 180-day long cruise set for 2023. The trip sold out within a day. Covid-19 may have halted cruise sailings, but that’s not stopping people from booking future trips, even if the voyages are almost two years out. This includes people who have never sailed with the brand before: 33 per cent of the bookings were made by new guests instead of experienced Oceania travellers. “Despite the challenges the world faces today, travellers are clearly... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3122377/why-did-us40000-six-month-cruise-sell-out-day-covid-19?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3122377/why-did-us40000-six-month-cruise-sell-out-day-covid-19?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Feb 2021 01:00:18 +0000