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Catch and feast on wild lobsters on a seafood cruise near Perth, Australia

The Wild Seafood Experience by Mandurah Cruises is a three-and-a-half-hour tour that includes a seven-course seafood spread and catching your own wild lobsters for lunch, which the writer posing with.
The Wild Seafood Experience by Mandurah Cruises is a three-and-a-half-hour tour that includes a seven-course seafood spread and catching your own wild lobsters for lunch, which the writer posing with.

Soak up the sun, stars and coastal vibes in Mandurah, an hour’s drive from Perth 

The writer and his friends spent four days mostly outdoors – cycling along the coast, kayaking in the river, stargazing by a lake and enjoying fresh seafood.
The writer and his friends spent four days mostly outdoors – cycling along the coast, kayaking in the river, stargazing by a lake and enjoying fresh seafood.

Shift Happens

Why your favourite beach holiday destination is disappearing

On Dimakya Island in Palawan, Philippines, all-inclusive resort Discovery Coron is relocating its beachfront villas further inland as part of a major redevelopment effort.
On Dimakya Island in Palawan, Philippines, all-inclusive resort Discovery Coron is relocating its beachfront villas further inland as part of a major redevelopment effort.

Travel News

Meet your favourite celebrity at sea: Cruise lines draw crowds with stars on board

Dream Cruises celebrates its 10th anniversary with celebrity-led sailings, featuring stars such as chef Tommie Lee (left) from Netflix’s cooking reality show Culinary Class Wars 2 (2025) and fitness YouTuber Amotti, who won the second season of Netflix’s reality competition show Physical: 100 (2024).
Dream Cruises celebrates its 10th anniversary with celebrity-led sailings, featuring stars such as chef Tommie Lee (left) from Netflix’s cooking reality show Culinary Class Wars 2 (2025) and fitness YouTuber Amotti, who won the second season of Netflix’s reality competition show Physical: 100 (2024).

In Malaysia, concrete moulds are reviving coral reefs ruined by dynamite and climate change

Robin Philippo and a fellow diver from the Tropical Research and Conservation Center assemble a Modular Artificial Reef Structure on the reef slope of Pom Pom Island in north-eastern Malaysia.
Robin Philippo and a fellow diver from the Tropical Research and Conservation Center assemble a Modular Artificial Reef Structure on the reef slope of Pom Pom Island in north-eastern Malaysia.

Tokyo’s Shibuya rolls out on-the-spot fines for litterbugs, wants Singapore-level awareness

In Shibuya, Tokyo, dropping trash now comes with a price tag. Up to 60 patrollers monitor the area every day.
In Shibuya, Tokyo, dropping trash now comes with a price tag. Up to 60 patrollers monitor the area every day.

The fastest woman to circle the Earth on a bike is aiming for the men’s record

Lael Wilcox has already cycled around the world faster than any other woman. Now she’s planning to do it faster than any human.
Lael Wilcox has already cycled around the world faster than any other woman. Now she’s planning to do it faster than any human.

Best day trips from Barcelona: Explore Costa Brava’s beaches, wineries, art and ancient ruins

Explore Catalonia beyond buzzy Barcelona, by making day trips or having a driving holiday in Costa Brava.
Explore Catalonia beyond buzzy Barcelona, by making day trips or having a driving holiday in Costa Brava.

Weekend Trip

Beyond Hanoi: Discover Ninh Binh, north Vietnam’s picturesque ‘Halong Bay on Land’

The view of Tam Coc Valley from the top of Mua Cave.
The view of Tam Coc Valley from the top of Mua Cave.

Travel News

Visit Disney Cruise Line light installations, themed areas and a 6m-tall Baymax inflatable in Sentosa

From June 24 to Sept 20, Disney Cruise Line will take over parts of Sentosa in a three-month campaign.
From June 24 to Sept 20, Disney Cruise Line will take over parts of Sentosa in a three-month campaign.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.