Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

Travel tips

From Dublin to Dingle, travel in Ireland is feasible without a car

A group of friends peers down at the cliffs and sea in Dingle, Ireland on April 21.
A group of friends peers down at the cliffs and sea in Dingle, Ireland on April 21.

Solo travel in Mexico City: Tacos, Frida Kahlo and finding connection alone

Tacos del Valle (left), serving freshly pressed tortillas and vibrant salsas. The courtyard of Museo Frida Kahlo (right) bursting with tropical greenery, all set against the iconic cobalt-blue walls.
Tacos del Valle (left), serving freshly pressed tortillas and vibrant salsas. The courtyard of Museo Frida Kahlo (right) bursting with tropical greenery, all set against the iconic cobalt-blue walls.

How to get friends to share expenses during group holidays

Most people make the mistake of not talking about spending limits and repayment plans before a trip.
Most people make the mistake of not talking about spending limits and repayment plans before a trip.

What to pack in your travel first-aid kit

For anyone traveling who does not want to rely on strangers for immediate first aid help, here are some helpful items you might consider packing.
For anyone traveling who does not want to rely on strangers for immediate first aid help, here are some helpful items you might consider packing.

Seven ways to optimise air travel and avoid delays

There are many things travellers cannot control, but they can change their booking strategies to avoid worst-case scenarios.
There are many things travellers cannot control, but they can change their booking strategies to avoid worst-case scenarios.

The Local List: Hong Kong

$2,200 for a mahjong set? Artist Karen Aruba and her father give a dying craft new life

Karen Aruba and her father, Ricky Cheung, are working together to carry on the craft of mahjong tile carving and their family’s legacy.
Karen Aruba and her father, Ricky Cheung, are working together to carry on the craft of mahjong tile carving and their family’s legacy.

Tips for travelling while pregnant

pregnancy travel tips, travelling while pregnant, pregnancy health precautions
pregnancy travel tips, travelling while pregnant, pregnancy health precautions

The Local List: Hong Kong

Inside mixologist Jay Khan’s world of agave spirits and must-try cocktails

Coa, opened in Hong Kong by Jay Khan, was ranked top in the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list from 2021 to 2023.
Coa, opened in Hong Kong by Jay Khan, was ranked top in the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list from 2021 to 2023.

Weekend Trip

Nha Trang travel guide: What to see, eat and do in Vietnam’s beach city

Nha Trang is sometimes referred to as the “Pearl of the East Sea”.
Nha Trang is sometimes referred to as the “Pearl of the East Sea”.

Headstart On Record Podcast

Why travelling with friends can lead to meltdowns and broken friendships

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom

News titles published by SPH Media

The Straits Times|The Business Times|Lianhe Zaobao|Berita Harian|Tamil Murasu|Stomp
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.