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Travel and leisure

Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas’ Singapore season will be year-round from October

The ship will offer short getaways from Singapore to popular destinations in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand.
The ship will offer short getaways from Singapore to popular destinations in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand.

China’s C919 jet makes first international commercial flight

The C919 is made in China but sources components from countries including the United States.
The C919 is made in China but sources components from countries including the United States.

Travel News

Winter travel deals and ski trip giveaways at Singapore Snow Expo from Aug 15 to 16

The expo will offer travel deals to winter destinations like Japan, China and South Korea.
The expo will offer travel deals to winter destinations like Japan, China and South Korea.

Dark-sky defenders raise alarm along the border of West Texas

A stargazing pod at Space Cowboys, a private campground in Terlingua, West Texas.
A stargazing pod at Space Cowboys, a private campground in Terlingua, West Texas.

Asia’s tourist hot spots suffer as European travellers stay away due to war impact

Tourists at the quieter-than-usual Angkor Wat temple complex in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on June 17.
Tourists at the quieter-than-usual Angkor Wat temple complex in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on June 17.

Paid to carry parcels overseas? The hidden risks of crowdshipping 

Crowdshipping involves travellers carrying parcels for strangers for small fees and is often advertised on social media, but can pose legal and security risks.
Crowdshipping involves travellers carrying parcels for strangers for small fees and is often advertised on social media, but can pose legal and security risks.

Best places in Rome for pizza al taglio – pizza sold by weight

Baker-pizzaiolo Francesco Arnesano at Lievito in Rome in July 11. The traditional Roman snack sold by weight has been given an upgrade, with toppings like wine-braised meatballs.
Baker-pizzaiolo Francesco Arnesano at Lievito in Rome in July 11. The traditional Roman snack sold by weight has been given an upgrade, with toppings like wine-braised meatballs.

Can Erling Haaland sell hotel stays? Why hospitality brands are betting on athletes, artistes and creators

Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland starred in a campaign jointly run by hotel company Marriott International and payment technology company Visa.
Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland starred in a campaign jointly run by hotel company Marriott International and payment technology company Visa.

A picturesque London suburb feels the Ted Lasso effect

Matt Allard leads a tour of popular Ted Lasso locations in the Richmond-upon-Thames suburb of London on July 26.
Matt Allard leads a tour of popular Ted Lasso locations in the Richmond-upon-Thames suburb of London on July 26.

Finding Joy

The blissful freedom of travelling without my husband and kids

The writer while on a trip to Bali with her friends.
The writer while on a trip to Bali with her friends.

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