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Booking an aesthetic treatment abroad? Here are four dos and don’ts, according to experts

Medical aesthetic concierge companies like K-Beauty Concierge offer services to ease the process of booking aesthetic treatments and cosmetic surgeries in South Korea.
Medical aesthetic concierge companies like K-Beauty Concierge offer services to ease the process of booking aesthetic treatments and cosmetic surgeries in South Korea.

Malaysians to get newly designed passports

Malaysia’s passport is currently ranked the third most trusted in the world in terms of visa-free travel convenience.
Malaysia’s passport is currently ranked the third most trusted in the world in terms of visa-free travel convenience.

Planning your next vacation? How to make the most of 6 public holiday long weekends in 2026

Changi Airport's passenger traffic in Oct 2025 was 3.4 per cent higher than a year ago.
Changi Airport's passenger traffic in Oct 2025 was 3.4 per cent higher than a year ago.

Seoul steals: Cost-saving tips and the city’s best shopping hacks

The Straits Times rounds up a set of tried-and-tested hacks to help you stretch every dollar on your next shopping spree in Seoul.
The Straits Times rounds up a set of tried-and-tested hacks to help you stretch every dollar on your next shopping spree in Seoul.

Four ways to keep traveller’s diarrhoea at bay

Traveller’s diarrhoea is often triggered by unfamiliar bacteria or pathogens.
Traveller’s diarrhoea is often triggered by unfamiliar bacteria or pathogens.

askST

Japan hit by quakes: What to know if you have a trip planned

At least 30 people were injured when a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s north-eastern region late on Dec 8.
At least 30 people were injured when a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s north-eastern region late on Dec 8.

askST: What should we consider before travelling and feasting this holiday season?

Travellers heading to developing countries should ensure they are vaccinated against food- and water-borne diseases.
Travellers heading to developing countries should ensure they are vaccinated against food- and water-borne diseases.

Going on a holiday soon? 5 ways to upgrade your packing game to maximise your trip

Pack smart and save space for the goods that really matter on holiday with reliable duffel bags, packing cubes and more.
Pack smart and save space for the goods that really matter on holiday with reliable duffel bags, packing cubes and more.

What to do when a natural disaster strikes on your holiday

Villagers wading through the mudflow to find a shelter in the aftermath of flash floods in Tukka village, Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on Dec 3.
Villagers wading through the mudflow to find a shelter in the aftermath of flash floods in Tukka village, Central Tapanuli, North Sumatra province, Indonesia on Dec 3.

Eight essential apps to use in China for cost savings and a smoother trip

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[Sarah to caption the name of app taken in the photo]

For story on Chinese-based app interfaces.
sschinaapps01 ST20251117_202566400250 Ong Wee Jin / Sarah Stanley / 

[Sarah to caption the name of app taken in the photo]

For story on Chinese-based app interfaces.

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