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Chasing spice and street food in Jaipur

Rooftop seating at Sarvato, where the tasting menu draws on Rajasthani flavors and is served in vessels inspired by royal dining traditions, within City Palace in Jaipur, India, Nov. 11, 2025. IndiaÕs Pink City, nicknamed for the shade a former Maharajah directed that many buildings be painted, is a place where history, culture and vibrant colors come alive and the cuisine is an experience all its own. (Poras Chaudhary/The New York Times)
Rooftop seating at Sarvato, where the tasting menu draws on Rajasthani flavors and is served in vessels inspired by royal dining traditions, within City Palace in Jaipur, India, Nov. 11, 2025. IndiaÕs Pink City, nicknamed for the shade a former Maharajah directed that many buildings be painted, is a place where history, culture and vibrant colors come alive and the cuisine is an experience all its own. (Poras Chaudhary/The New York Times)

Red Dot Abroad

How a Singaporean created Michelin Key-winning Hokkaido ski resort Setsu Niseko

In the winter, Setsu Niseko offers expansive views of snow-covered mountains and ski slopes.
In the winter, Setsu Niseko offers expansive views of snow-covered mountains and ski slopes.

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Dive into the Taiwan islands most foreign tourists overlook

A stranded ship off Green Green Grassland in Orchid Island.
A stranded ship off Green Green Grassland in Orchid Island.

Seoul steals: Cost-saving tips and the city’s best shopping hacks

The Straits Times rounds up a set of tried-and-tested hacks to help you stretch every dollar on your next shopping spree in Seoul.
The Straits Times rounds up a set of tried-and-tested hacks to help you stretch every dollar on your next shopping spree in Seoul.

Life Awards 2025

The Most Overused Phrase Of The Year Award goes to ‘hidden gem’

The phrase "hidden gem" has been applied to everything from newly-discovered restaurants to lesser-known destinations.
The phrase "hidden gem" has been applied to everything from newly-discovered restaurants to lesser-known destinations.

Stolen Bruce Lee statue ‘returns’ to Bosnia town

This photograph shows a restored statue honouring late martial arts legend Bruce Lee after returning to its original location more than a year after it was stolen, in southern Bosnian city of Mostar, on Dec 17.
This photograph shows a restored statue honouring late martial arts legend Bruce Lee after returning to its original location more than a year after it was stolen, in southern Bosnian city of Mostar, on Dec 17.

Village near Mount Fuji aims to draw more visitors with hot air balloon rides

The local government hopes to make the spectacular view of Mount Fuji and Lake Yamanaka from a hot air balloon a tourist attraction.
The local government hopes to make the spectacular view of Mount Fuji and Lake Yamanaka from a hot air balloon a tourist attraction.

Deals

Where to stay in Shanghai: Top hotel picks near The Bund, Nanjing Road and more

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What to eat in Kunming: Savoury cocktails, wild mushrooms and China’s version of prosciutto ham

Cocktails at Suma Bar (left) and mushrooms on sale at Zhuanxin Farmers' Market (right).
Cocktails at Suma Bar (left) and mushrooms on sale at Zhuanxin Farmers' Market (right).

Four ways to keep traveller’s diarrhoea at bay

Traveller’s diarrhoea is often triggered by unfamiliar bacteria or pathogens.
Traveller’s diarrhoea is often triggered by unfamiliar bacteria or pathogens.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.