https://www.scmp.com/rss/502333/feed Millennial-focused articles on travel destinations, including city guides, country guides, trip planning, city breaks, beach holidays, adventure travel, and travel tips. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Enid Tsui Enid Tsui There was never any doubt that Nawapooh Sae-tang, the grandson of the late Bangkok-born artist Tang Chang, would inherit the family business of protecting and promoting his legacy. “My father had told me from a young age that as his eldest son, I would have to be involved in the running of the estate,” he says ahead of the May 1 opening of the Tang Chang Private Museum in Nakhon Pathom, an hour outside the Thai capital. It might not have been his choice, but Nawapooh has blossomed into a... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3350850/new-tang-chang-art-museum-thailand-preserves-thai-chinese-art-rebels-remarkable-legacy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts/article/3350850/new-tang-chang-art-museum-thailand-preserves-thai-chinese-art-rebels-remarkable-legacy?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:15:10 +0000 Joseph Koh Joseph Koh Long overshadowed by regional tourist hotspots such as Siem Reap, Bangkok and Hanoi, Phnom Penh is quietly emerging from its troubled past. The Cambodian capital is undergoing a metamorphosis that has largely flown under the radar, from the return of cosmopolitan locals launching thoughtful ventures to the pedestrianisation of riverside Chaktomuk Walk Street and the phase one opening of the Foster and Partners-designed Techo International Airport. Alongside this is a drinks scene that has been... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3350434/phnom-penh-asias-next-cocktail-capital-clever-menus-local-ingredients-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3350434/phnom-penh-asias-next-cocktail-capital-clever-menus-local-ingredients-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:15:07 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre In 2015, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts acquired a piece of prime real estate in the heart of Amsterdam. Located on the Prinsengracht in the city’s historic Canal District, the landmark building began its life as an orphanage in 1665, before becoming the Palace of Justice in the 1820s. After being vacated in 2010, it fell into disrepair and was occupied by squatters – but in 2015, the Hong Kong-based hospitality company became its new owner. It took almost 10 years to bring the neoclassical building... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3350317/rosewood-amsterdam-blends-luxury-and-heritage-heart-dutch-capital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3350317/rosewood-amsterdam-blends-luxury-and-heritage-heart-dutch-capital?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Kee Foong Kee Foong On a windswept afternoon on Mexico’s Caribbean coast, I’m standing with arms outstretched on a stone platform beside the sea. A woman circles slowly, swirling a smoking chalice of fragrant copal resin as waves crash onto the shore just feet away from me. Incantations are offered to the four elements of air, water, earth and fire as we turn to face their cardinal directions. A drum beats. A conch shell sounds. Prayers are chanted to Father Sky, Mother Earth and the world in between. This... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349461/wellness-retreats-mexicos-yucatan-peninsula-connect-cultural-traditions?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3349461/wellness-retreats-mexicos-yucatan-peninsula-connect-cultural-traditions?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:00:08 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Travel trends in 2026 include immersive, experiential, mindful and off-peak travel, and a strong focus on authenticity, nature and cultural engagement. Add one more to the mix: the skillcation. Skillcations blend skill and vacation. While a regular holiday tends to focus on relaxation or sightseeing, a skillcation adds some structured learning or practice to the equation. The “why” of this type of holiday has to do with travellers looking for personal growth and relaxation combined, where they... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3349116/latest-skillcation-travel-trend-blends-relaxation-self-improvement?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3349116/latest-skillcation-travel-trend-blends-relaxation-self-improvement?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:15:07 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre In recent years, the popular beach enclave of Canggu has become Bali’s trendiest spot, dethroning places such as Ubud and Seminyak as the island’s most popular destination, at least if social media is any indication. A former fishing village, Canggu offers beautiful black-sand beaches, a lively night scene and cute independent boutiques, not to mention a Sunday market that’s hands down one of the best in Southeast Asia. The town – which attracts an eclectic crowd of surfers, digital nomads,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3348749/regent-bali-canggu-brings-coastal-luxury-islands-trendiest-beach-enclave?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3348749/regent-bali-canggu-brings-coastal-luxury-islands-trendiest-beach-enclave?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:08 +0000 Aisyah Llewellyn Aisyah Llewellyn Bali’s reputation as a carefree tropical escape has been shaken by a string of brutal crimes, including the kidnapping and dismemberment of a Ukrainian man and the fatal stabbing of a Dutch visitor. The cases – some involving foreign suspects and bearing the hallmarks of organised or premeditated violence – have fuelled growing alarm, prompting residents and visitors to the Indonesian holiday island to ask: Is Bali becoming a stage for international crime? Observers say the cases do not indicate... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3348805/bali-rocked-spate-murder-cases-indonesian-island-more-dangerous-now?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3348805/bali-rocked-spate-murder-cases-indonesian-island-more-dangerous-now?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:30:07 +0000 Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Los Angeles will debut four new major arts complexes this year, with three more likely to open in advance of the 2028 Summer Olympics. Immerse yourself in a psychedelic explosion at Meow Wolf, plan an afternoon liaison with Van Gogh at the new David Geffen Galleries at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Lacma), inhale the scent of nature inside Refik Anadol’s AI arts museum Dataland, or simply geek out over George Lucas’ jaw-dropping collection of Star Wars memorabilia. Whatever your arts... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3348359/7-new-major-los-angeles-arts-complexes-set-open-2028-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3348359/7-new-major-los-angeles-arts-complexes-set-open-2028-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:15:08 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press The Reverend Paolo Venturelli never gets too close when he visits Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper. The Dominican friar prefers to stand away from the wall where it was painted, on the opposite side of the room that was once used by members of his order for meals. “From there, the painting looks as though it were painted in the middle of the refectory,” says Venturelli of the masterpiece depicting the story of Jesus’ final meal with his apostles. “It unleashes all kinds of human and spiritual... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3348074/where-last-supper-housed-convent-where-dominican-friars-still-live?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3348074/where-last-supper-housed-convent-where-dominican-friars-still-live?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:15:08 +0000 Peter Neville-Hadley Peter Neville-Hadley It seems odd that one of the earliest depictions of a kiss in the history of Western painting should be found in a church. But after a half-hour train ride inland from Venice, and a gentle stroll through historic Padua’s winding streets, there it is, inside the heavily painted interior of the early 14th century Scrovegni Chapel. In a fresco called Meeting at the Golden Gate (circa 1305), by Giotto di Bondone, two ageing figures greet each other with a public display of affection that seems to... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3348137/padua-italys-painted-city-best-shows-are-frescoes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3348137/padua-italys-painted-city-best-shows-are-frescoes?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:00:08 +0000 Annie Brown Annie Brown It’s a Friday afternoon and I’m suspended in a warm tank of water. What’s slightly discombobulating is that I am completely dry. The dry float – you lie in a sort of inflatable cocoon – is just one of the “touchless” therapies on offer at the Mondrian Gold Coast’s Ciel Spa. I think I might be crying. The experience, with meditative music piping through headphones combined with the sensation of floating in warm water, is surprisingly emotional. The sense of peace captured in this moment is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3348172/inside-mondrian-gold-coast-new-luxury-hotel-australia-stylish-pool-club-and-ocean-views?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3348172/inside-mondrian-gold-coast-new-luxury-hotel-australia-stylish-pool-club-and-ocean-views?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:00:17 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre The Bund – the waterfront area facing the Huangpu River – is home to some of Shanghai’s most prestigious hotels, including Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, housed in a heritage Renaissance-style structure dating back to the early 20th century. With its sweeping views of Shanghai’s futuristic skyline across the river and colonial buildings dotting its charming streets, the area is a popular place to stay, especially for first-time visitors to the city. It is also relatively close to the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3347788/waldorf-astoria-shanghai-qiantan-introduces-you-another-side-city-new-bund?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3347788/waldorf-astoria-shanghai-qiantan-introduces-you-another-side-city-new-bund?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:12 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press A hidden cloister just a few steps from Rome’s Pantheon temple is a peaceful place for silent meditation – if the millions of tourists who trudge past even know it is there. Behind the large wooden door, its frescoed walls closed to the general public reveal details of the compound’s dramatic history, including papal conclaves and the Roman Inquisition interrogation of Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei. At the centre is a pond with goldfish and turtles surrounded by olive trees, two large palms... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3347268/most-beautiful-cloister-rome-hides-dramatic-and-dark-past?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3347268/most-beautiful-cloister-rome-hides-dramatic-and-dark-past?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 21 Mar 2026 09:15:08 +0000 Mavis Teo Mavis Teo Despite the high crime rates that dogged Johor Bahru from the 1980s to the 2000s, the closest Malaysian city kept luring Singaporeans with its cheap seafood and groceries – and even petrol. The crowds still descend, but these days the capital of Johor state draws visitors for a variety of other reasons. Even in-the-know foreign tourists to Singapore slip across the 1km-long causeway for a change of scene – undeterred by the traffic jams. The five-minute ride on the KTM Shuttle Tebrau train,... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3347037/insiders-guide-johor-bahru-malaysia-hipster-fashion-desserts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3347037/insiders-guide-johor-bahru-malaysia-hipster-fashion-desserts?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:37 +0000 Bloomberg Bloomberg Hawaii-based Christine Kim was an early participant in the KPop Demon Hunters travel trend. In fairness, her trip to Seoul with her husband and children was already booked before the Netflix film came out in June 2025. The plan, initially at least, was to visit grandparents. But then Rumi, Zoey and Mira, the movie’s protagonists, became her five-year-old daughter’s idols, and the itinerary got rewritten. They visited a jjimjilbang (Korean spa) and the Namsan Tower – the setting for the rival... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3346455/how-kpop-demon-hunters-travel-trend-shaking-korean-wave-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3346455/how-kpop-demon-hunters-travel-trend-shaking-korean-wave-tourism?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:15:07 +0000 Resty Woro Yuniar Resty Woro Yuniar Powerful waves have chewed away large sections of Bali’s iconic Kuta Beach, raising fresh concern about the future of the Indonesian island’s most famous stretch of sand. Officials say the latest damage, driven by recent rough seas, has intensified a long-running problem of coastal erosion that experts warn is being worsened by extreme weather and decades of coastal development on the resort island. Abrasion along Kuta’s shoreline is not new, but officials say this year’s extreme weather has... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3346510/balis-kuta-beach-disappearing-coastal-erosion-crisis-threatens-famed-shoreline?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3346510/balis-kuta-beach-disappearing-coastal-erosion-crisis-threatens-famed-shoreline?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:35:38 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Bangkok, Thailand’s vibrant capital city, is now also home to a world-class museum of contemporary art. Late last year, Dib Bangkok opened in a three-storey converted warehouse in Khlong Toei, in an area between Bangkok’s main throughway Rama IV Road and Soi Sukhumvit 40. Dating back to the 1980s, the original building was redesigned by Kulapat Yantrasast of Why Architecture in collaboration with Thailand-based international architectural design firm Architects 49 (A49). The exhibition space... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3346293/why-modern-art-museum-dib-bangkok-must-visit-destination-thailand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3346293/why-modern-art-museum-dib-bangkok-must-visit-destination-thailand?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:08 +0000 Cameron Dueck Cameron Dueck We approach from the east, leaving the main islands of Japan behind. The late afternoon sun bounces off the sea in a blinding glare as our anchor chain rattles out of its locker and slides into a small bay off Tairajima Island. All is still as our sailing boat, the Teng Hoi, gracefully pirouettes in the currents, searching for her point of balance, where she’ll rest for the night. Below the sinking sun stretch the Goto Islands, or Goto Retto, literally “five-island chain”, an archipelago of 140... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3345546/remote-villages-surprise-cocktail-bars-and-hilltop-churches-nagasakis-goto-islands?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3345546/remote-villages-surprise-cocktail-bars-and-hilltop-churches-nagasakis-goto-islands?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:00:07 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso Significantly underrated compared with its Southeast Asian neighbours Vietnam and Thailand, Cambodia is a culture vulture’s paradise. Though the ancient temples of Angkor Wat in Siem Reap still attract millions of visitors every year, the city surroundings – as well as the country’s capital, Phnom Penh – are considerably less overrun with tourists than nearby megacities like Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City. Here are some destinations worth checking out on your next visit to Cambodia, if you choose... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3346288/beyond-angkor-wats-allure-discovering-cambodias-hidden-gems-siem-reap-and-phnom-penh?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3346288/beyond-angkor-wats-allure-discovering-cambodias-hidden-gems-siem-reap-and-phnom-penh?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:14 +0000 Cheung Hok-hang Cheung Hok-hang Huizhou is a city in mainland China’s southern Guangdong province just 90 minutes from Hong Kong on the high-speed rail that offers budget-friendly stays and activities like leisurely strolls around its West Lake’s Lingnan-style pavilions. But venture out of the city and you can discover how the wider Huizhou region is quietly transforming into a “scenic sweat” destination for those seeking physical activities among picturesque surroundings infused with culture. An hour’s drive northwest leads... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3345983/5-top-china-instagram-spots-huizhous-highway-218-blend-nature-and-architecture?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3345983/5-top-china-instagram-spots-huizhous-highway-218-blend-nature-and-architecture?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:15:08 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Galaxy Macau, the resort complex in the Cotai district of the city, recently added another hotel to its portfolio: Capella at Galaxy Macau. The Singapore-based chain is known for its ultra-luxurious properties in cities such as Sydney and Bangkok. One of the highlights of the Macau outpost is Pony & Plume, its whisky bar. We recently checked out the bar and also got to experience the newly renovated suites at another Galaxy hotel: Hotel Okura Macau. Here’s what you need to know about both before... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3345209/whats-new-galaxy-macau-whisky-wonders-japanese-elegance?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3345209/whats-new-galaxy-macau-whisky-wonders-japanese-elegance?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:00:14 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre The Anantara story didn’t begin in Phuket, Bangkok or Koh Samui – three of the most famous places in Thailand – but in the more low-key coastal town of Hua Hin. It was in Hua Hin that the Anantara brand was born in 2001 with the opening of Anantara Hua Hin Resort. Known as Thailand’s first beach holiday destination, Hua Hin became a popular vacation spot among well-to-do locals after King Rama VII chose it as the location of his summer palace in the 1920s. While its beaches are not comparable... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3344530/anantara-hua-hin-resort-celebrates-25-years-upgrades-blend-luxury-and-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3344530/anantara-hua-hin-resort-celebrates-25-years-upgrades-blend-luxury-and-heritage?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Evian Yu Evian Yu As someone who grew up in Hong Kong’s concrete jungle and spent years navigating London’s streets, I thought I understood cities. Yet nothing prepared me for Chongqing. Locals call this the “8D city”, a metropolis of overlapping levels where the ground floor of one building might simultaneously be the 10th floor of another building. After five days, I understood why. Chongqing defies conventional city planning, shaped instead by mountains and rivers. As I stepped out of Chongqing Jiangbei... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3344328/how-chongqing-china-offers-enthralling-8d-experience-nothing-else?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3344328/how-chongqing-china-offers-enthralling-8d-experience-nothing-else?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:15:07 +0000 Charukesi Ramadurai Charukesi Ramadurai It’s been more than an hour since we drove away from Sumba’s tiny Tambolaka airport and so far, it’s been mostly empty stretches of narrow road, with only the occasional group of cheeky schoolchildren waving and hooting to break the monotony. All of a sudden, a procession of bare-chested, barefoot men approaches on the other side of the road, their red turbans gleaming in the afternoon sunlight. Our driver pulls over, pats his pockets and takes out … a packet of cigarettes, which he proffers to... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3342466/not-bali-indonesian-island-learning-welcome-strangers-while-sharing-benefits?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3342466/not-bali-indonesian-island-learning-welcome-strangers-while-sharing-benefits?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:10 +0000 Mark Footer Mark Footer The Year of the Fire Horse is associated with intense energy, bold movement and pioneering spirit, making it, perhaps, a fitting time for a transformative travel experience. And what better way to channel a steed’s spirit of adventure than through some of the world’s most memorable equestrian experiences, from the Sandalwood ponies of Sumba, Indonesia, to the thoroughbreds that “dare to confront fire” in Marrakech, Morocco. Mongolia and the Naadam Festival “A Mongol without a horse is like a... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3342612/world-seen-saddle-6-equestrian-adventures-mark-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3342612/world-seen-saddle-6-equestrian-adventures-mark-year-horse?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:00:10 +0000 dpa dpa Turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, sunbeds under swaying palms – and complete privacy. Some celebrities and ultra-wealthy individuals have leased or even bought private islands. For most, however, having their own island will remain a dream. Unless you are a cruise passenger, who can today experience exclusive beaches and resorts as part of their journey. Major cruise lines such as MSC, Norwegian and Carnival have their own islands and operate resorts exclusively for the passengers on their... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3343251/disney-royal-caribbean-cruise-lines-are-spending-big-private-island-escapes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3343251/disney-royal-caribbean-cruise-lines-are-spending-big-private-island-escapes?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:15:07 +0000 Charmaine Yu Charmaine Yu I have never been a yoga, meditation or sound-bowl-therapy type of person, but suddenly here I was in Bali, a popular Indonesian island that I did not know much about other than its glorious beaches and an over-saturation of foreign-owned “matcha Pilates” studios. I arrived at Desa Potato Head in the Seminyak area with eager curiosity to check out the five-star beach club and resort to which I had been invited. Designed to be a sustainable, creative village open to all, the resort has been... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3342345/amazing-detox-balis-5-star-desa-potato-head-resort-both-wellness-and-bali-belly?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3342345/amazing-detox-balis-5-star-desa-potato-head-resort-both-wellness-and-bali-belly?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:15:11 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Marriott Bonvoy – the hospitality company behind brands such as St Regis, Westin and Ritz-Carlton – has recently taken over one of Los Angeles’ buzziest hotels, Thompson Hollywood, from Hyatt, rebranding it as The Hollywood Grande. The property is part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, a portfolio of independent hotels with a boutique feel and a distinctive point of view that eschews the cookie-cutter approach of most chains. Not much has changed since the repositioning, which means that... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3342917/hollywood-grande-why-former-thompson-hollywood-hotel-such-chic-city-stay?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3342917/hollywood-grande-why-former-thompson-hollywood-hotel-such-chic-city-stay?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:00:09 +0000 Gayatri Bhaumik Gayatri Bhaumik Singapore’s vibrant dining scene is a legacy of the city’s rich multicultural heritage. One night, you’ll enjoy a feast infused with the flavours of Malaysia, India and China at a hawker centre; the next, French fine dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant and cocktails at a New York-inspired speakeasy. But the best way to explore Singapore’s culinary smorgasbord is to venture into its hidden corners at under-the-radar spots like the five below. Side Door The brainchild of bartender Bannie Kang... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3342901/unsung-eats-5-best-places-eat-and-drink-singapore?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3342901/unsung-eats-5-best-places-eat-and-drink-singapore?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:00:13 +0000 Resty Woro Yuniar Resty Woro Yuniar The waste woes of tourism hotspot Bali have come under intense scrutiny after Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto shamed island authorities for what he said were improper steps to tackle the problem. But even as Balinese officials scramble to clean up their beaches, experts point to structural problems endemic to the issue, such as overtourism, lack of enforcement and insufficient education among locals. Prabowo publicly dressed down Bali’s governor, Wayan Koster, and his regents earlier this... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3342523/balis-waste-woes-under-scrutiny-prabowo-slams-indonesian-officials-slow-response?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3342523/balis-waste-woes-under-scrutiny-prabowo-slams-indonesian-officials-slow-response?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:01:34 +0000 Jason Wordie Jason Wordie How does one even begin to describe a permanent yet intermittent love affair between a person and a place that has stretched on for decades? And do places cherished, somehow, in their own way, love one back? I think they do. Macau has been a much-loved constant in my life since my initial visit, aged not quite 22, back in 1988. From the very first day, I was strangely, mesmerisingly hooked by the place. That first night – spent at the gently crumbling Bela Vista Hotel – epitomised that... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3341645/rediscovering-macau-timeless-love-affair-city-hidden-charms?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3341645/rediscovering-macau-timeless-love-affair-city-hidden-charms?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Feb 2026 06:01:40 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre All eyes are on Milan this January as it co-hosts, with Cortina d’Ampezzo, the 2026 Winter Olympics on February 6-22. The Paralympics then follows on March 6-15. If you are lucky enough to be attending the sporting spectacular, look out for these venues and happenings around the city. Where to eat: Rovello 18 Milan has its fair share of great restaurants – tried-and-tested classics like Langosteria and Il Baretto are both popular hang-outs among fashionable types. For something a bit more... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3341773/milan-it-hosts-winter-olympics-where-eat-shop-hang-out-and-be-pampered?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3341773/milan-it-hosts-winter-olympics-where-eat-shop-hang-out-and-be-pampered?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:38 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Cortina d’Ampezzo may not be as well known as St Moritz, Courchevel, Gstaad, Vail or Aspen, but things are set to change soon as the ski resort in northern Italy is co-hosting the Winter Olympics, along with the Italian fashion capital Milan, this year. Part of the Dolomites, a mountain range in the northeast of the country, Cortina first held the Winter Olympics in 1956 and has since become a favourite destination among in-the-know Italians who flock there every year for their annual settimana... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3341485/cortina-dampezzo-celebrated-new-book-assouline-ahead-2026-winter-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/leisure/article/3341485/cortina-dampezzo-celebrated-new-book-assouline-ahead-2026-winter-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:00:08 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse An Australian woman died after her backpack caught on a ski lift on a Japanese mountain and she became suspended mid-air, police said on Monday. The 22-year-old woman was preparing to get off the lift on Friday morning at Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Hakuba Valley, a popular ski destination in the central region of Nagano. But a loose buckle from her backpack became caught in the lift chair, according to the lift operator, Tsugaike Gondola Lift. The woman, who had secured the rucksack with a... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3342119/australian-woman-dies-after-getting-caught-japan-ski-lift?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3342119/australian-woman-dies-after-getting-caught-japan-ski-lift?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:20:32 +0000 Yeon Woo Lee Yeon Woo Lee For Choi Yu-jin, a 31-year-old Seoul-based fashion designer, the perfect getaway requires three elements: value, spotless streetscapes and unforgettable flavours. And Shanghai, she says, delivers on all counts. Three visits since 2024, with a fourth planned for April, are testament to a city that is increasingly capturing the imagination – and wallets – of South Korean travellers, buoyed by visa-free access and a burgeoning reputation for cosmopolitan appeal. “Restaurants and streets were... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341851/chinas-visa-free-waivers-spark-korean-travel-boom-underpin-tourism-revival?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3341851/chinas-visa-free-waivers-spark-korean-travel-boom-underpin-tourism-revival?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:30:07 +0000 Ronan O'Connell Ronan O'Connell Beyond the most prominent Unesco World Heritage sites in Asia, such as the Taj Mahal and Angkor Wat, there are many others deserving of attention. There may be fewer foreign visitors at India’s 1,500-year-old cave temple complex, in Japan’s demon-riddled sacred forest and around Macau’s historic centre, yet each has its own charms. Here are five of Asia’s most underappreciated Unesco wonders. Historic Centre of Macao Many of the United Nations agency’s World Heritage “sites” are not a single... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3341012/5-asias-overlooked-unesco-wonders-macau-bali-south-korea-india-and-japan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3341012/5-asias-overlooked-unesco-wonders-macau-bali-south-korea-india-and-japan?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 31 Jan 2026 03:00:09 +0000 dpa dpa Lars Marstone is leaning on the pier in Lysekil’s harbour, arms crossed, as though personally greeting the wind and waves arriving at this town on Sweden’s southwest coast. ‌Moored nearby is Signe, his lovingly restored wooden boat. Her name derives from the Old Norse Signý, meaning “victorious” or “blessed”. For more than 50 years, Signe has been braving the waves. Today, she will be taking us on ‍an oyster and mussel tour, the first leg of our expedition to some of Sweden’s “blue food”... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3341006/taste-swedens-delicious-sustainable-blue-food-fresh-sea-boat-tours?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3341006/taste-swedens-delicious-sustainable-blue-food-fresh-sea-boat-tours?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:43:05 +0000 The Korea Times The Korea Times Outside Jonggak Station in central Seoul on a chilly Saturday evening, the air carries a hum of anticipation as an escalator climbing towards the third floor of a downtown office complex funnels hundreds of League of Legends fans towards a single glowing destination: LoL Park, the home of the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) competition and the beating heart of Seoul’s esports scene. An hour before the big match between KT Rolster and Gen.G begins, the concourse feels like a high-stakes... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3340978/how-seoul-became-worlds-esports-capital-and-using-it-key-tourism-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3340978/how-seoul-became-worlds-esports-capital-and-using-it-key-tourism-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:15:08 +0000 Charmaine Mok Charmaine Mok In Brussels, few things are as they seem. As the Belgian city’s famed son René Magritte once said, “everything we see hides another thing”. I think of the surrealist painter, best known for hauntingly simple works such as The Treachery of Images (This is Not a Pipe) (1929) and The Son of Man (1964), often on this trip to Brussels. It is 8am when our flight from Hong Kong touches down, yet the sky is still inky, the air bone-chillingly cold. There is an eeriness to the streets as our car meanders... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3340827/craft-beers-dim-sum-chinese-hotpot-and-more-culinary-trip-through-brussels?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3340827/craft-beers-dim-sum-chinese-hotpot-and-more-culinary-trip-through-brussels?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 25 Jan 2026 04:15:08 +0000 Zinara Rathnayake Zinara Rathnayake Bengaluru, the capital of the southern Indian state of Karnataka, is an adopted home that food stylist and photographer Sanskriti Bist never tires of. Bist, whose recent projects have included learning the techniques of hand-pulled noodles in northwestern China and documenting the kitchens of Berlin, Germany, says her favourite aspect of Bengaluru is the city’s embrace. “People are so welcoming,” says Bist, who moved from Raipur, in central India, to Bengaluru – formerly known as Bangalore –... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3339535/insiders-guide-bengaluru-city-welcomes-you?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3339535/insiders-guide-bengaluru-city-welcomes-you?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:00:15 +0000 Tara Loader Wilkinson Tara Loader Wilkinson If you’re looking for a lengthy debate about the merits of authentic cuisine, ask a Bahamian about their grandmother’s recipe for guava duff. The national dessert of the Bahamas, the duff is a steamed, doughy dumpling furrowed with fresh mashed guava (canned fruit is not acceptable, we are told), served piping hot and swimming in rum-spiked butter sauce. After listening to our waitress wax lyrical, we had to order one at Daddy Joe’s, more a living room than a restaurant in North Eleuthera, on... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3339196/eleuthera-and-harbour-island-bahamas-taylor-swift-slips-away?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/travel/article/3339196/eleuthera-and-harbour-island-bahamas-taylor-swift-slips-away?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:11 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso I never thought I’d confuse the South China Sea for the Mediterranean, but here we are, situated on a cosy strip of sand just outside the charming city of Nha Trang. Villa le Corail, A Gran Meliá Hotel – Spanish luxury hotel chain Gran Meliá’s first property in Asia – is Vietnam’s answer to a southern European escape. Think Mediterranean beach club vibes with local flair and a vibrant holiday experience as colourful as the quintessential Spanish holiday, complete with the unmistakable warmth of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3340085/asian-charm-mediterranean-mood-greets-guests-vietnams-villa-le-corail-resort?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3340085/asian-charm-mediterranean-mood-greets-guests-vietnams-villa-le-corail-resort?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 17 Jan 2026 06:00:14 +0000 Associated Press Associated Press One of the best-preserved ancient Roman homes on the Palatine Hill is opening to the public for the first time, albeit via a live-streamed tour of its hard-to-reach underground frescoes and mosaics. The House of the Griffins was first discovered during early 20th century excavations of the Palatine Hill, which rises up from the Roman Forum and dominates views of central Rome today with its striking red-brick ruins. The verdant hill, located just off the Colosseum, was the site of temples and... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3340116/steps-colosseum-virtual-tour-offers-peek-inside-ancient-roman-house?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3340116/steps-colosseum-virtual-tour-offers-peek-inside-ancient-roman-house?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:15:07 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter Whenever I visit a new destination, I am always in two minds when it comes to booking a hotel. On the one hand, I want the familiar – the unapologetically indulgent trappings of luxury travel. In my experience, that means a classically Western style. Give me the marble and brass, mahogany and velvet. After a long day spent exploring new lands, I yearn to return to the comfort of a timeless, brand-scented lobby. On the other hand, I want the property to belong to its address. I want the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3339854/how-osaka-and-kyoto-ritz-carltons-blend-classic-luxury-japanese-tradition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3339854/how-osaka-and-kyoto-ritz-carltons-blend-classic-luxury-japanese-tradition?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:00:12 +0000 Cat Nelson Cat Nelson Hello, January! I hope you survived the first proper work week of 2026. I’ve been going through the avalanche that is my inbox and am barely hanging on. Luckily, this week’s cover story offers a burst of energy as Hsiuwen Liu plunges into the Cantopop revival currently filling Hong Kong’s dance floors. She hits the tiles at Cantomania and finds what started as an underground party is now a full-blown movement, joining a wave of Cantopop nights around town. Cantomania’s DJ Fabsabs (real name Pete... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3339317/week-postmag-cantopop-dance-revival-and-dream-trip-bahamas?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3339317/week-postmag-cantopop-dance-revival-and-dream-trip-bahamas?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 11 Jan 2026 04:45:08 +0000 Mabel Lui Mabel Lui It is 10.30am and I am drifting on a kayak just off the coast of Hoi An, Vietnam. To my right, I see fishermen gliding across the ocean in their wooden boats; further beyond, the lush Cham Islands peek out from the horizon. To my left is a secluded beach, where children are frolicking among the waves and an all-terrain vehicle hums across the 4km (2.5-mile) coastline. Swaying palm trees dot the background, and behind them stand the New World Hoiana Beach Resort and the Hoiana Hotel & Suites: two... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3338504/close-hoi-central-vietnams-first-integrated-resort-offers-luxury-many-budgets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3338504/close-hoi-central-vietnams-first-integrated-resort-offers-luxury-many-budgets?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:15:37 +0000 dpa dpa If you are already making travel plans for this year, these emerging trends might provide some inspiration. Here is what is going to be hot in 2026. 1. Astrotourism Forget views of great landscapes or mountains, the latest travel trend as we build up to the total solar eclipse on August 12 is a view of the night sky. Some of the best places to experience dark skies around the world are Chile’s Atacama Desert, New Zealand’s Aoraki Mackenzie Reserve and the US state of Arizona. But it is the US... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3338943/2026-travel-trends-astrotourism-nostalgia-trips-and-even-more-solo-holidays?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3338943/2026-travel-trends-astrotourism-nostalgia-trips-and-even-more-solo-holidays?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:15:15 +0000 Gayatri Bhaumik Gayatri Bhaumik A reflection of the city itself, Bangkok’s gastronomic scene is vibrant and multifaceted, spanning beloved street food, like Jay Fai’s crab omelette and Thipsamai’s pad thai, to Michelin-starred tasting menus at fine dining destinations like Sühring and Haoma. This is just one reason why Bangkok ranks among the best food cities in the world. Yet the city’s real culinary charm lies between these extremes, in thoughtful concepts blending Thai traditions with contemporary creativity. From eclectic... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3338903/unsung-eats-5-best-places-eat-and-drink-bangkok?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/100-top-tables/article/3338903/unsung-eats-5-best-places-eat-and-drink-bangkok?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:09:28 +0000 Divia Harilela Divia Harilela Once upon a time, the maharaja of Tehri Garhwal discovered a beautiful piece of land in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttarakhand, India. It was here that he built the stunning Viceregal Palace, which played host to heads of state from India and abroad, including Britain’s Lord Mountbatten. Long after the British Raj had disappeared, an entrepreneur stumbled upon this magical place. He decided to transform the estate and its lush surroundings into a sanctuary of wellness that celebrated... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3338497/inside-ananda-himalayas-whose-clients-include-king-charles-bill-gates-and-oprah-winfrey?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3338497/inside-ananda-himalayas-whose-clients-include-king-charles-bill-gates-and-oprah-winfrey?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:00:31 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre One of Singapore’s most beloved hotels has just reopened as Mett Singapore after a major renovation. Formerly the Hotel Fort Canning, Mett Singapore is the first property in Asia from the newly launched Mett Hotels & Resorts hospitality brand, which already has outposts in locations such as Barcelona, Bodrum and Marbella. Located in Fort Canning Park, smack in the heart of Singapore, the hotel is housed in a painstakingly restored building dating back to 1926. The charming colonial structure,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3338508/mett-singapore-secluded-retreat-right-heart-city?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/travel-hotels/article/3338508/mett-singapore-secluded-retreat-right-heart-city?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Jan 2026 05:00:17 +0000