Travel and leisure

Why I keep going off the beaten track – even if it means ‘suffering’ on holiday

The writer (on the far left in green jacket), helping to herd panicked horses across a broken bridge in the middle of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia.

Woman from Singapore dies in Bhutan after feeling unwell during hike to iconic monastery

The woman was descending from Tiger’s Nest Monastery, one of Bhutan’s most sacred Buddhist sites. It sits 3,120m above sea level.

Coach operator Aeroline to exit Kuala Lumpur market after over 20 years

Aeroline had been suspended for using locations that were not approved for picking up and dropping off passengers.

Weekend Trip

Beyond Vietnam’s tourist hubs: A luxury escape to Mu Cang Chai’s rice terrace country

An emerging spot in Vietnam is a rural district called Mu Cang Chai located about 300km north-west of Hanoi and about 1,000m above sea level.

Croatia enables alcohol sales ban to tackle drunk tourists

The mayor of Split, a popular summer tourist destination, said the city would ban alcohol sales from 9pm to 6am.

Travel News

S’porean named finalist in Icelandair’s global campaign for a ‘really bad photographer’

Mr Mikael (left), 24, is among 13 finalists from cities including Zurich, Sao Paulo and Toronto competing for Icelandair’s best worst photographer title.

Systems restored after major tech glitch strands thousands at Malaysia’s borders on May 28

An official said long queues were reported at both land checkpoints in Johor as it was “peak time” for Malaysians rushing to Singapore for work.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 29, 2026

Iranians driving past a large anti-US billboard in Tehran on May 28, featuring US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz.

Branded Content

Why Australia’s Northern Territory should be on every traveller’s radar in 2026

From cultural tours and wildlife encounters to dramatic outback landscapes, the Northern Territory offers experiences that range from adventurous to deeply immersive.

Vietnam authorities charge driver in Ha Giang Loop crash that killed British teen

Vietnamese police on May 28 said criminal proceedings had been launched against Sung Seo Chinh (in black shirt).

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