Travel and leisure

In travel hot spots, gatekeepers are hiding their favourite places

Markets like this one in the San Angel neighbourhood of Mexico City are becoming more crowded and expensive as visitors flock to them.

Now Boarding

Six things to do in Australia’s Northern Territory

The Conscious Traveller

Get a taste of Aboriginal culture in the Northern Territory

Visitors can experience Standley Chasm through the eyes of an Aboriginal guide.

China’s home-grown passenger jet to make first international flight in August

The daily round-trip service will be operated by China’s flagship carrier Air China, connecting Beijing and Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.

Singaporean spends $3,000 on 18-day Africa trip; completes triple-border crossing in a day

Thilak Dharshan, 22, dreams of visiting all 195 countries in the world.

FIFA president’s jet logged enough miles to circle the Equator – twice

FIFA President Gianni Infantino claps during the Legends Cup of the 2026 World Cup football tournament at the Rockefeller Center in New York on July 17, 2026. (Photo by Kena BETANCUR / AFP)

Weekend Trip

Where to go in Hong Kong for art, history and memorable meals

Check out culinary hot spots and cultural exhibits in Hong Kong, including artwork from South Korean contemporary artist Lee Bul and artefacts from ancient Egypt.

India court voids visa services tenders in Australia, Singapore; operations in Republic not affected

The government’s tender for outsourcing passport, visa and consular services at diplomatic missions in four countries has been scrapped.

Four Seasons sets sail, private butlers and all

Rise in number of Taiwanese going missing or being detained in China sparks concern in Taiwan

Taiwan has repeatedly warned Taiwanese of the potential safety risks when travelling to China.

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