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Hong Kong artist Sarah Tse works on a piece titled The Dope Bohemian in Lombok, Indonesia, in April 2024. Photo: Sarah Tse
Art

How a Hong Kong digital nomad artist widened her colour palette with travel

Sarah Tse, who spends most of the year on the road, creates works inspired by the diverse landscapes she encounters, from Africa to Finland.

Asia travel

Thailand’s Phang Nga by air, sea and Land Rover

Indonesia

Bali renews rabies warnings for tourists visiting monkey parks

Tourism

What to do in world’s ‘best value’ holiday spot, Portugal’s Algarve

From stunning beaches to nature and water parks, here’s how to have a great family holiday in the Algarve, plus when to go and where to stay.

A surfer looks out over Praia do Amado, a beach and surf spot near Sagres and Lagos in Portugal’s southern Algarve region. Photo: Shutterstock
Wellness

How wellness retreat helps influencer cope with ‘frustrating’ disease

Sjogren’s syndrome robs sufferers who include Venus Williams of saliva and tears. Pinky Tobiano finds relief from it at a Philippine retreat.

Luxury travel

2 iPhones, 3 pillows, Air France: hotel designer Kelly Wearstler’s travel tips

Commercial interior designer Wearstler, who logs 150,000 air miles a year, shares her top travel hacks for the well-heeled.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Lessons to learn from Hong Kong exodus at Easter

Hong Kong businesses must think of better ways to attract customers if they are to survive what appears to be an intensifying economic restructuring.

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People departing Hong Kong are seen at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port Passenger Clearance Building on the first day of the Easter holiday. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong society

Explainer | Ready for your next ski trip? How Hongkongers can stay safe on the slopes

Experts advise how to prepare for potential dangers after death of Chinese national from Hong Kong at Japanese resort.

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Tourism

Can AI replace travel agents? Holiday app start-ups take on the big players

A host of tourism tech firms are offering holidays planned by artificial intelligence in a challenge to established market players.

Asia travel

Shanghai’s riverside promenade The Bund offers perfect stopover stroll

An extended stopover on the way to your destination can be an exciting experience in itself, and China’s most European city is no exception.

Shanghai’s impressive skyscrapers viewed from The Bund promenade along the Huangpu River. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong tourism

Can Hong Kong look beyond its ‘shopping paradise’ era and attract tourists again?

Panel of experts at industry summit urge tourism trade to incorporate more technology to help meet needs of visitors, especially young people.

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Experts have urged Hong Kong’s tourism sector to adopt new technologies to help it grow. Photo: Edmond So

What to expect as popular travel destinations introduce new fees for tourists

Many popular spots worldwide are introducing tourist fees for the first time or raising those that already exist. We take a look at some.

US-China relations

China issues warnings about US travel to its citizens, urging ‘caution’

Tourism ministry advises travellers to ‘assess risks’ while education ministry tells students to ‘conduct risk safety assessments’.

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Asia travel

Expo 2025 side trip: the Japanese island where onions reign supreme

Overlooking Japan’s Seto Inland Sea, Awaji Island’s soil, rich in volcanic and oceanic minerals, produces exquisite produce – including onions.

Awaji Island in Japan is famous for its onions. Photo: Shutterstock
Tourism

3-day Ethiopia travel itinerary enough to see the best of African nation

Whirlwind trip through Addis Ababa’s bustling streets and Lalibela’s breathtaking sacred sites shows the best of Ethiopia. Here’s our advice.

The famed cross-shaped Biete Ghiorgis, or Church of Saint George, in Lalibela, Ethiopia. Some consider Lalibela, with its 11 churches painstakingly carved out of solid volcanic rock, an Eighth Wonder of the World. Photo: AP
China trade

Lao Airlines cruising to first C909 – a milestone for the made-in-China aircraft

China’s aircraft manufacturer continues spreading its wings abroad with fresh deals to supply passenger jets to Asian neighbours.

Responsible travel

How have travel trends changed since Covid? 7 experts open up

Industry leaders talk about the evolution of the travel industry since the pandemic brought it to a standstill in 2020.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong travel agencies may cancel Thailand tours in wake of earthquake

Hong Kong tour groups, involving fewer than 100 people, travelling in Thailand during the quake have been reported safe.

Emergency services crew survey the site of a collapsed building in Bangkok which collapsed in the tremors caused by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar. Photo: AFP
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific, HK Express to boost flights to mainland this summer

Airlines will provide nearly 300 return flights weekly during the peak of the season to cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Zhengzhou.

Indonesia

Bali to crack down on ‘naughty’ foreigners with new rules and tourism levy

The new guidelines for foreign tourists were issued to curb their misbehaviour.

Nordic nations

Denmark issues travel warning for transgender people going to US

Germany has also updated its travel advisory after several of its citizens were detained at the US border.

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A demonstrator holds a trans flag during a rally in Seattle, Washington, in February. Photo: Reuters
Tencent

Tencent chases Chinese tourists in Singapore with Sentosa deal

As Chinese travellers return to Southeast Asia, Weixin Pay has struck a partnership with Singapore’s top resort island.

Resort World Sentosa in Singapore. Photo: AFP
Travel Destinations

Where to eat in New York’s Times Square amid its dining revolution

Pizza, steak, caviar, dim sum, chops and a cornucopia of cocktails await diners visiting the gateway to the Broadway theatre district.

Germany

Strike at German airports, including main hubs, brings most flights to a halt

More than 1,000 scheduled take-offs and landings cancelled at Frankfurt, Germany’s busiest airport.

Bangkok

Inside The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok: a bubble of perfect luxury

Situated on Bangkok’s famous Wireless Road, The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok features 260 rooms and suites as well as a restaurant by Michelin-starred chef David Toutain.

Inside The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok: a bubble of perfect luxury. Photo: Handout
Cathay Pacific

Cathay sorry after failure forces Milan-bound flight to divert to Lanzhou

‘We sincerely apologise to our affected customers for the inconvenience caused and appreciate their understanding,’ Cathay Pacific says.

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A Cathay Pacific flight to Milan has been diverted to Lanzhou after an engine failure. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Thailand

Thais riled by illegal short-term condo rentals amid tourist influx

Short-term stays competing with the hotel sector have resulted in noise, mess and constant stream of visitors in formerly quiet residential areas.

How I will get over anxiety about flying after recent fatal crashes

When you are worrying about a mid-air plane crash how do you keep calm and fly on? Five tips for how to stop feeling anxious when travelling.

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