Travel and leisure

British adventurer Karl Bushby ends epic 28-year trek across jungles, frozen sea

British adventurer Karl Bushby (centre) being greeted by his mother Angela Bushby outside her house on Nov 2.

Should Airbnb guests do chores and house cleaning?

You can never really predict humans, as some Airbnb hosts prefer guests to leave things as they are, says the writer.

Villa Vie Odyssey was forced to dock. But the endless cruise’s real problem wasn’t oil

The Villa Vie Residences’ cruise ship Odyssey docked at Sihanoukville port in Preah Sihanouk province, on Oct 28.

7 tips to navigate Japan’s new tax refund system

From Nov 1, Japan’s new tax refund system requires visitors to claim their tax refunds at the airport instead of in-store.

Yakushima travel guide: Ancient forests, seaside hot springs and flying fish

Local hikers make quick work of the 22km round-trip Jomonsugi Trail in Yakushima. Made up 90% of mountainous terrain, the island has 2,000m peaks, ancient temperate rainforests and dramatic coast lines.

How one woman made a life on Tristan da Cunha, one of the world’s most remote inhabited islands

Kelly and Shane Green return to Calshot Harbour with their family after a day of fishing in Tristan da Cunha on March 14.

Japan’s Narita airport to consolidate its three terminals into one for easier movement

The move aims to strengthen the functionality of the airport near Tokyo and boost its competitiveness as an international hub in North-east Asia.

Weekend Trip

New resort 90 minutes from S’pore: Is Movenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon worth a family trip?

The pool at Sonada Beach Club,Movenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon, overlooks the beach, giving guests a choice between a swim and a day by the sea.

How some people rely on dividend income so that they can live abroad

Some people rely on their investments’ yield so they can retire early and live in less expensive cities.

As US airlines deploy AI pricing tools, start-ups help travellers cash in on fare drops

Companies are using AI to monitor fares after customers have booked and seek refunds or flight credits when prices drop.

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