Places & Attractions
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Asia
Take a day trip to Taiping from Ipoh or Penang: What to eat, do and shop in this Perak town
Taiping is one of those places in Malaysia that, unless you are visiting relatives living in this Perak town, would…
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What a guided tour to Jeolla, South Korea’s newest tourist hotspot, has to offer young travellers
Jeolla, the southernmost province in South Korea, had only recently opened its doors to international tourists. According to our tour…
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A guide to Johor Bahru’s Medini suburb beyond Legoland: Things to do and places to eat, shop, stay
This formerly sparse suburb with Legoland at its heart has matured enough to become Johor Bahru’s ideal getaway destination. Source:…
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Bikepacking in Jeju Island: How my four-day cycling trip helped me with the loss of my mother
In the months before my mother passed away from terminal illness in 2021, my bicycle became an unlikely companion. Plugged…
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Michelin Guide Thailand 2024: Female chefs lauded as Gaa and Baan Tepa earn two stars
The Michelin Guide Thailand previously unveiled its 2024 Bib Gourmand List. In total, the selection features 196 Bib Gourmand (28…
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Jetstar launching direct flights from Singapore to Perth in August 2024, tickets from S$116 on sale soon
Heading Down Under for a holiday? You will soon have more flight options to choose from as Jetstar is set…
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Eat your way through Ipoh: Harry Potter cafe, vending machine salted chicken, delicious dim sum and more
There’s more to Ipoh than just hor fun and beansprout chicken. From hawker fare and dim sum to a picturesque…
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Michelin Key: What travellers can expect from Michelin Guide’s new hotel rating arriving in 2024
The decision to award a Key will always be “a team decision, never a one-man-show,” added Poullennec, who says different…
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Exploring India’s Darjeeling: From tea plantations and a toy train to a view of Mount Everest
We also spent time at the Selim Hill Tea Garden, which borders the town of Kurseong and dates to 1870.…
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Every dog has its day during Kukur Tihar, a Hindu festival for Nepal’s dogs
Dogs in Nepal were decked with marigold garlands and bright vermillion paint on Sunday (Nov 12) to celebrate a day…
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