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Why Ha Long City in Vietnam is worth a stay: Brew coffee, buy pearls and dine in a limestone cave

View of Soi Sim Island and the ecological museum exhibition while cruising on Halong Bay in October 2025
View of Soi Sim Island and the ecological museum exhibition while cruising on Halong Bay in October 2025

Going on a holiday soon? 5 ways to upgrade your packing game to maximise your trip

Pack smart and save space for the goods that really matter on holiday with reliable duffel bags, packing cubes and more.
Pack smart and save space for the goods that really matter on holiday with reliable duffel bags, packing cubes and more.

What to do when a natural disaster strikes on your holiday

Villagers wading through the mudflow to find a shelter in the aftermath of flash floods in Tukka village, Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on Dec 3.
Villagers wading through the mudflow to find a shelter in the aftermath of flash floods in Tukka village, Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on Dec 3.

Weekend Trip

Lavender farms and wildlife trails: Best Perth attractions for a family holiday

Go beyond major hotspots such as Margaret River and check out lesser-known family-friendly activities such as wildlife trails and scenic beaches.
Go beyond major hotspots such as Margaret River and check out lesser-known family-friendly activities such as wildlife trails and scenic beaches.

A feast for the senses: Experience Tasmania in full autumn colours

In autumn, Tasmania’s only native cool-climate deciduous tree – the fagus, or deciduous beech – transforms highland landscapes into a tapestry of gold and amber.
In autumn, Tasmania’s only native cool-climate deciduous tree – the fagus, or deciduous beech – transforms highland landscapes into a tapestry of gold and amber.

Stop wearing pyjamas on the plane, says US Secretary of Transportation in new campaign

US secretary of transportation Sean Duffy began a new campaign on 19 Nov that he called “The Golden Age of Travel Starts With You," which encourages civil behavior among air travellers.
US secretary of transportation Sean Duffy began a new campaign on 19 Nov that he called “The Golden Age of Travel Starts With You," which encourages civil behavior among air travellers.

Tomorrowland bets on Chinese dance music fans with first indoor event

Artists dance during the first indoor showcase of electronic music festival 'The Magic of Tomorrowland' at the Hero Dome in Shanghai on Nov 22.
Artists dance during the first indoor showcase of electronic music festival 'The Magic of Tomorrowland' at the Hero Dome in Shanghai on Nov 22.

Eight essential apps to use in China for cost savings and a smoother trip

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[Sarah to caption the name of app taken in the photo]

For story on Chinese-based app interfaces.
sschinaapps01 ST20251117_202566400250 Ong Wee Jin / Sarah Stanley / 

[Sarah to caption the name of app taken in the photo]

For story on Chinese-based app interfaces.

The secret life of a ski resort: How one US property prepares its slopes

Ski patrollers hike towards a high ridge to determine if the area can be safely opened to skiers for the next day, at Snowbird, a ski resort near Alta, Utah.
Ski patrollers hike towards a high ridge to determine if the area can be safely opened to skiers for the next day, at Snowbird, a ski resort near Alta, Utah.

Weekend Trip

Batam’s top eats: Cafes, the best kueh lapis and a kelong worth travelling to

Batam's new establishments include Itsumo Tart, which sells high-quality tea-based desserts in an industrial-chic setting.
Batam's new establishments include Itsumo Tart, which sells high-quality tea-based desserts in an industrial-chic setting.

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