‘A travel experience with added value’: Japan’s welcome mat for ultra-rich
Wealthy visitors to Japan looking for experiences off the beaten track are being catered to in new ways for the economic benefits they offer to regions still recovering from the economic hit of the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘Big cultural shock’: Filipino Americans seeing Philippines for first time
Gen Z Filipino American Shaina Renee Manlangit was so taken by her first visit to the Philippines she is working with the Philippine Department of Tourism to attract more young Filipino American visitors.
Gen Z Filipino American Shaina Renee Manlangit was so taken by her first visit to the Philippines she is working with the Philippine Department of Tourism to attract more young Filipino American visitors.
The YouTuber bringing unseen Turkey to the world through food – and kindness
She started as a blogger sharing Turkish recipes and became a YouTube star. Now Aysenur Altan brings lesser-known parts of Turkey to the world in her videos that delve into the country’s food and culture.
She started as a blogger sharing Turkish recipes and became a YouTube star. Now Aysenur Altan brings lesser-known parts of Turkey to the world in her videos that delve into the country’s food and culture.
How a typhoon transformed diving hotspot Mactan island in the Philippines
Super Typhoon Rai smashed into the Philippines’ Mactan island in 2021, destroying coral and damaging property. But now the reefs have some new inhabitants for divers to enjoy.
Super Typhoon Rai smashed into the Philippines’ Mactan island in 2021, destroying coral and damaging property. But now the reefs have some new inhabitants for divers to enjoy.
Nepal’s road-free alternative to the Annapurna Circuit, the Nar-Phu trail
Veering off the well-worn Annapurna Circuit, the Nar-Phu trail gives visitors a taste of life in two remote Himalayan hamlets in off-grid Nepal, built by Tibetan Khampas, and which seem more Tibetan than Nepalese.
Veering off the well-worn Annapurna Circuit, the Nar-Phu trail gives visitors a taste of life in two remote Himalayan hamlets in off-grid Nepal, built by Tibetan Khampas, and which seem more Tibetan than Nepalese.
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He’s marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge’s ‘hero’: meet Bottle Claus
‘Bottle Claus’ has helped Eliud Kipchoge to Berlin Marathon victories and world records with his perfect bottle handoffs – but what makes the 57-year-old social media sensation so good at what he does?
US$685 a night for a 3-star hotel? Paris prices soar for 2024 Olympics
Paris hotel prices during the 2024 Olympics have already increased by more than three times usual rates, with a three-star hotel costing US$685 a night on average, and a four-star hotel US$953.
Paris hotel prices during the 2024 Olympics have already increased by more than three times usual rates, with a three-star hotel costing US$685 a night on average, and a four-star hotel US$953.
How Indonesians beat mining companies to help create a Unesco Global Geopark
Indonesians in Sulawesi fought to stop the mining of karst hills and caves containing ancient artefacts. Today, the Unesco-recognised Maros Pangkep Global Geopark employs hundreds of locals in eco-tourism roles.
Indonesians in Sulawesi fought to stop the mining of karst hills and caves containing ancient artefacts. Today, the Unesco-recognised Maros Pangkep Global Geopark employs hundreds of locals in eco-tourism roles.
How there’s much more to Atlanta than just the world’s busiest airport
From the World of Coca-Cola to the Ponce City Market, Atlanta, in the US state of Georgia, is attracting a growing number of tourists eager to explore beyond the world’s busiest airport.
From the World of Coca-Cola to the Ponce City Market, Atlanta, in the US state of Georgia, is attracting a growing number of tourists eager to explore beyond the world’s busiest airport.
From Idris Elba to Kevin Hart, gorilla-naming event attracts stars to Rwanda
Idris Elba and Kevin Hart joined other celebrities, athletes, conservation heroes and thousands of locals at the annual Gorilla Naming Ceremony near Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.
Idris Elba and Kevin Hart joined other celebrities, athletes, conservation heroes and thousands of locals at the annual Gorilla Naming Ceremony near Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.
The first winemakers may have been Armenian. Today they have begun again
Three decades after the Soviet era ended, Armenia is relearning its ancient winemaking techniques and rediscovering the grape varietals that once made the country an oenophile’s dream.
Three decades after the Soviet era ended, Armenia is relearning its ancient winemaking techniques and rediscovering the grape varietals that once made the country an oenophile’s dream.
How do countries around the world mark their national days? A look at 10
In the United States, fireworks and hot dogs mark July 4 – and so does the launching of cars off a cliff. Which country invites its entire population to a royal garden party on its national day? Find out.
In the United States, fireworks and hot dogs mark July 4 – and so does the launching of cars off a cliff. Which country invites its entire population to a royal garden party on its national day? Find out.
How Seongsu-dong became Seoul’s hippest neighbourhood – and at what cost
Seoul’s most Instagrammed neighbourhood in 2022, Seongsu has soared in popularity thanks to its mixed retro 1990s and modern vibe, but its traditional businesses are disappearing fast.
Seoul’s most Instagrammed neighbourhood in 2022, Seongsu has soared in popularity thanks to its mixed retro 1990s and modern vibe, but its traditional businesses are disappearing fast.
‘A dream come true’: when Hong Kong won its first Asian Games gold medal
Hong Kong won its first Asian Games gold medal in 1986, when 34-year-old accountant and bowler Catherine Che – known as ‘The Cat’ – won the women’s singles tenpin bowling event.
Hong Kong won its first Asian Games gold medal in 1986, when 34-year-old accountant and bowler Catherine Che – known as ‘The Cat’ – won the women’s singles tenpin bowling event.
Vietnam’s answer to Angkor Wat, ancient Hindu temples near Hoi An, restored
Remnants of a long-ago empire, towers carved with scenes from Hindu myths at the Unesco World Heritage site of My Son in Central Vietnam have emerged from a 6-year restoration.
Remnants of a long-ago empire, towers carved with scenes from Hindu myths at the Unesco World Heritage site of My Son in Central Vietnam have emerged from a 6-year restoration.
US city draws tourists by using empty stores for immersive experiences
Empty stores in Chicago are being filled with experiential attractions, such as museums of ice cream and torture, and immersive exhibitions to draw tourists to downtown in the continued absence of office workers.
Empty stores in Chicago are being filled with experiential attractions, such as museums of ice cream and torture, and immersive exhibitions to draw tourists to downtown in the continued absence of office workers.
5 of the best Hong Kong places to watch the Mid-Autumn Festival full moon
It is traditional to look at the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and here are 5 prime locations for you to enjoy it, from a harbour cruise on the Aqua Luna junk to remote Hong Kong islands Tap Mun or Po Toi.
It is traditional to look at the moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival, and here are 5 prime locations for you to enjoy it, from a harbour cruise on the Aqua Luna junk to remote Hong Kong islands Tap Mun or Po Toi.
Waiting for the call to swim with manta rays in the Maldives
Guests are issued a ‘manta phone’ when they check in to a Four Seasons resort in the Maldives – to summon them if and when the world’s largest known group of manta rays, which gathers in waters nearby, is sighted.
Guests are issued a ‘manta phone’ when they check in to a Four Seasons resort in the Maldives – to summon them if and when the world’s largest known group of manta rays, which gathers in waters nearby, is sighted.
Fish-skin shoes, fish on the menu: Hokkaido’s native Ainu celebrated
Paint your nails with swirling Ainu designs, try on salmon-skin shoes, sample Ainu food or stay at a themed hot-springs hotel – Hokkaido in Japan is belatedly celebrating its indigenous people.
Paint your nails with swirling Ainu designs, try on salmon-skin shoes, sample Ainu food or stay at a themed hot-springs hotel – Hokkaido in Japan is belatedly celebrating its indigenous people.
The Korean DMZ: lush strip of no man’s land that’s full of memories
On a trip to the Korean demilitarised zone (DMZ), visitors can look across to the secretive North, see tunnels built to invade South Korea, and walk onto bridges that once joined two nations still technically at war.
On a trip to the Korean demilitarised zone (DMZ), visitors can look across to the secretive North, see tunnels built to invade South Korea, and walk onto bridges that once joined two nations still technically at war.
