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A food lover’s guide to Tasmania: Farms, vineyards, distilleries and more

Iain Field (right) is one half of the married couple running Tongola Cheese, which produces handmade cheese from the milk of goats they rear on Leap Farm.
Iain Field (right) is one half of the married couple running Tongola Cheese, which produces handmade cheese from the milk of goats they rear on Leap Farm.

Tasmania for non-hikers: Wildlife, sauna cruises and treetop adventures

Tahune Adventures includes walking trails and suspension bridges that overlook the Huon and Picton rivers.
Tahune Adventures includes walking trails and suspension bridges that overlook the Huon and Picton rivers.

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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.

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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.

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