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Escape to Adelaide for its koala encounters, award-winning cheese, fresh fruit and wine

Pet a koala and sip wine from the Barossa Valley in Adelaide, whose appeal lies in its relaxed pace and cultural moxie.
Pet a koala and sip wine from the Barossa Valley in Adelaide, whose appeal lies in its relaxed pace and cultural moxie.

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Why Palau is one of the world’s best dive destinations – yet still under the radar

Palau is known as one of the world’s best dive spots, often mentioned in the same breath as the Maldives and Galápagos Islands for its marine biodiversity.
Palau is known as one of the world’s best dive spots, often mentioned in the same breath as the Maldives and Galápagos Islands for its marine biodiversity.

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In underrated Chinese cities Nanning and Liuzhou, rice noodles offer a window into local life

A vendor makes rice noodle rolls (left) while another fries "old friend" noodles in Nanning.
A vendor makes rice noodle rolls (left) while another fries "old friend" noodles in Nanning.

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Go beyond Perth on a five-day road trip through Western Australia’s South West

Highland cows (right) at 8 Paddocks. Western Australia's South West region can be divided into four sub-regions and explored on a five-day road trip.
Highland cows (right) at 8 Paddocks. Western Australia's South West region can be divided into four sub-regions and explored on a five-day road trip.

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Niigata travel guide: Discover Japan’s overlooked prefecture, where time seems to stand still

Hike along cliff-side coastal trails on Sado Island in Niigata.
Hike along cliff-side coastal trails on Sado Island in Niigata.

Stay in a cave hotel in Guizhou that comes with a free photo shoot

At Jianglu Yalugu Hotel, guests can enjoy personal photoshoots by the pool, a popular feature of the stay.
At Jianglu Yalugu Hotel, guests can enjoy personal photoshoots by the pool, a popular feature of the stay.

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Why you should visit Guizhou, China’s new adventure hub

The writer tries stand-up paddleboarding in Shilong Cave, an hour from Guiyang — a highlight of Guizhou’s emerging cave tourism trend.
The writer tries stand-up paddleboarding in Shilong Cave, an hour from Guiyang — a highlight of Guizhou’s emerging cave tourism trend.

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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.

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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).

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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

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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.