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French duo reach Shanghai, completing year-and-a-half walk

TOPSHOT - France's Loic Voisot (R) and Benjamin Humblot speak to media and local residents at Changfeng Park, before completing the final leg of their walk from France to China, in Shanghai on February 7, 2026. Two French adventurers reached the end of an epic walk from France to Shanghai on February 7, after nearly a year and a half crossing 16 countries almost entirely on foot. (Photo by Jade GAO / AFP)
TOPSHOT - France's Loic Voisot (R) and Benjamin Humblot speak to media and local residents at Changfeng Park, before completing the final leg of their walk from France to China, in Shanghai on February 7, 2026. Two French adventurers reached the end of an epic walk from France to Shanghai on February 7, after nearly a year and a half crossing 16 countries almost entirely on foot. (Photo by Jade GAO / AFP)

Weekend Trip

These fine-dining restaurants in culinary city Shenzhen are worth the splurge

(From left) Steamed Stuffed Buns from Yong Fu Xiao Xian, Chef Water Tang with wild-caught seafood at Shekou Market.
(From left) Steamed Stuffed Buns from Yong Fu Xiao Xian, Chef Water Tang with wild-caught seafood at Shekou Market.

Deals

Where to stay in Seoul: Top hotel picks in Myeongdong, Gangnam, and more

Best hotels in Seoul
Best hotels in Seoul

Very heavy traffic expected at Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during Chinese New Year

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority advised travellers to check the traffic situation at the checkpoints before starting their journey.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority advised travellers to check the traffic situation at the checkpoints before starting their journey.

Malaysia, Japan the most popular destinations for S’pore residents in cross-border card spending: Visa

Visa’s affluent cardholders – or those holding a Visa Infinite card – are also spending three times more per trip than the mass segment cardholders.
Visa’s affluent cardholders – or those holding a Visa Infinite card – are also spending three times more per trip than the mass segment cardholders.

Deals

8 best new hotels in Singapore to book for your next staycation

Best new hotels in Singapore which opened in 2025 to book for your next staycation
Best new hotels in Singapore which opened in 2025 to book for your next staycation

Rome introduces Trevi Fountain access fee to curb coin-tossing crowds

A tourist shows his two-euro ticket to access the viewing area of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, after the city introduces paid entry at several monuments and museums previously free, in Rome, Italy, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Vincenzo Livieri
A tourist shows his two-euro ticket to access the viewing area of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, after the city introduces paid entry at several monuments and museums previously free, in Rome, Italy, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Vincenzo Livieri

Costa Rica: Central America’s democratic eco paradise

With its striking Pacific and Caribbean beaches, lush rainforests and imposing volcanoes, Costa Rica is considered a global leader for its environmental policies.
With its striking Pacific and Caribbean beaches, lush rainforests and imposing volcanoes, Costa Rica is considered a global leader for its environmental policies.

Is caviar from China any good? Find out at a sturgeon farm run by the world’s largest producer

A grown sturgeon in Kaluga Queen’s land farm in Quzhou and chicken nuggets topped with caviar, one of the snacks you can try at Kaluga Queen’s experience store in Quzhou.
A grown sturgeon in Kaluga Queen’s land farm in Quzhou and chicken nuggets topped with caviar, one of the snacks you can try at Kaluga Queen’s experience store in Quzhou.

Chinese New Year travel rush kicks off in China ahead of an extra-long holiday

This year’s Chinese New Year falls on Feb 17 and will be accompanied by an extra-long nine-day public holiday in China from Feb 15 to 23.
This year’s Chinese New Year falls on Feb 17 and will be accompanied by an extra-long nine-day public holiday in China from Feb 15 to 23.

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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.