Travel planning

How to plan an African safari

African safaris tend to be expensive, logistically challenging, and in areas so remote that they are unsafe without a trained guide. Here is what to consider before choosing one.

North Sumatra tourism sites closed as Mount Sinabung volcanic activity increases

Mount Sinabung in Indonesia last erupted in 2021, during which volcanic ash was sent as high as 4.5km and pyroclastic flow as far as 1km.

Travel news

Go beyond Fukuoka City and enjoy deals on hotels and tours

Yanagawa in early summer. The city is roughly an hour from downtown Fukuoka and among the areas where discounts on hotels and attractions can be used.

Staycations and ‘coolcations’ are the new ways to holiday

With temperatures rising in Southern Europe, there is potential for regions offering less traditional summer getaways, such as Norway, to exploit their more comfortable climate through so-called ‘coolcations’.

Remote work, drones, mobile phones: What to know about China’s new entry-exit rules

A passenger at Beijing International Airport. Foreign visitors are advised to stick closely to their declare travel purposes.

Travel News

Seasonal China tours, Europe river cruises among highlights at NATAS Travel Fair 2026

The 2026 fair will occupy 25 per cent more exhibition space than its 2025 edition, with close to 100 exhibitors.

Malaysian Cabinet approves 17 measures to tighten security at KLIA, entry points

Six measures have been identified as immediate priorities, including targeted, risk-based screening of flights, passengers, crew and baggage deemed to pose a higher risk.

SG Arrival Card to get refreshed interface with 19 language options, passport scan autofill

All travellers arriving in Singapore, including citizens and permanent residents, must submit the arrival card.

5 tips for first-time campervan travellers in Australia

Australia is one of the more accessible destinations for Singapore travellers to do long drives across cities and states.

‘A pinch-me moment happens every day’: S’porean woman on 10-month campervan adventure in Australia

Diyanah Afendy and her partner Scott Tillman at Lake Wivenhoe in Queensland during their 10-month trip around Australia.

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