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A statue of Yoda and Grogu from the Star Wars franchise stands in the courtyard outside the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at Exposition Park in Los Angeles, California. Photo: EPA
US travel

From Star Wars to Banksy, 7 must-sees at new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Seeing everything at George Lucas and Mellody Hobson’s huge new Los Angeles museum in one day is a tough ask, so here are some highlights.

Art

Can Uzbekistan rival Dubai as the next global art hub?

European travel

Tapestry depicting England’s ‘most important event’ back in UK after 1,000 years

US travel

David Chang takes detours on a culinary road trip across the US

The Korean-American chef hits the open road in search of hidden gems, from Filipino food in Las Vegas to a Haitian restaurant in Miami.

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David Chang in a scene from The Detour with David Chang. The new CNN travel show invites viewers on an off-the-map culinary road trip. Photo: CNN via AP
European travel

9 film locations to visit in Prague, from Blade Runner 2099 to Amadeus

Prague has served as the backdrop for a number of films, from Mission Impossible to Amadeus and Casino Royale. Here are 9 locations.

Art

Must-see fall 2026 art exhibitions and a new museum on our radar

Explore a spaceship-like cultural centre co-founded by the Star Wars creator, the historic Bayeux Tapestry, designs by Geoffrey Bawa, and more.

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Trending in China

‘Time waits for no man’: Chinese man’s 33-year, US$1.5 million world trip inspires many

Chen draws a parallel between running a business and exploring the world – both require perseverance through challenges.

After spending 10 million yuan (US$1.5 million) over 33 years, this man from Zhejiang has visited 233 countries and regions, inspiring countless people. Photo: SCMP composite/yzwb.net
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)

On a tower trip: a bike tour around China’s Unesco-listed Kaiping watchtowers

Many of the ‘diaolou’ can be reached only by farm tracks and quiet paths, making cycling the ideal way to explore them.

Thailand

‘Ultimate luxury’: why fashion houses are building branded residences

From Thailand to Turkey, labels like Etro and Karl Lagerfeld are wooing wealthy buyers looking to do more than just wear their brands.

Accidents and disasters in China

Air China Boeing 747 grounded in New York following gate refuelling incident

Beijing-bound Boeing 747-8 inspected after fuel truck reportedly tears lines from wing ports at JFK.

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Video taken at JFK airport shows a reported fuel leak from a Boeing 747-8 operated by Air China on August 31. Witnesses say the fuel truck moved away while two hoses were still connected to the plane. Photo: Weibo
Hong Kong property

Sino Land profit rises 14% as property losses narrow, but core earnings fall

Developer adds to land bank despite pressure on mall rents, as e-commerce and outbound travel reshape Hong Kong’s retail market.

Daryl Ng Win Kong, chairman of Sino Land, speaking after one of the company’s annual general meetings. Photo: Handout
Travel news and advice

Safe travels: how tourists are reacting to war, fuel prices, geopolitical strife

Regional conflicts and high fuel prices are affecting travel patterns as people prioritise flexibility and bypass trouble spots.

Asia travel

5 days in Seoul: what to do in South Korea’s capital, from palaces to DMZ

South Korea’s capital is a sprawling mix of old and new. Here’s a 5-day itinerary to help first-time visitors see why the city is so special.

European travel

Butter believe it – first Paris boutique devoted to France’s favourite fat opens

With flavours including garlic, shallot, fines herbes and raspberry, Le Butter Shop in Paris is a temple to all things butter.

Erwan Leo, owner of Le Butter Shop, stands in front of a fridge at his shop that is devoted entirely to butter in Paris, France, on August 25, 2026. Photo: AP Photo/Christophe Ena
European travel

Spud-tacular hotel celebrates potatoes in food, facials and farming

Germany’s Potato Hotel offers potato treatments, yoga sessions and work opportunities for young travellers who are looking for a free stay.

Sylvia Methfessel, the right-hand woman of Potato Hotel owner Olaf Stehr, says young people from all over the world visit the German hotel. Photo: Philipp Schulze/dpa
Tourism

6 great places to visit during shoulder season, from Japan to Austria and France

Travelling in the autumn brings all kinds of benefits. Here are six places worth a visit in 2026, from magical Japan to welcoming Malta.

European travel

Art, saints, Galileo: Italy’s Padua offers a quiet alternative to Venice

Escape Venice’s crowds for Padua, less than a 30-minute train ride away and one of the country’s most dynamic cities.

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Luxury Hotels

Review | Discover the ultimate family escape at Raffles Bali

Bespoke experiences, including a personal butler, combined with Balinese wellness, luxury dining and stunning ocean views, await discerning travellers.

Poolside luxury at the Presidential Villa in Raffles Bali. Photo: Handout
Art

The Buddhist text in Taiwan said to bring lifetimes of luck with one glimpse

The Tibetan Dragon Canon, a huge 17th century scripture on show at Taiwan’s National Palace Museum, has set social media ablaze.

European travel

Are these Odyssey islands prepared for tourist surge in wake of new film?

A jump in visitors is expected in Ithaca, believed to be Odysseus’ home in the poem, and Favignana, its stand-in in the recent blockbuster.

Wellness

Why the first night in a hotel affects your sleep quality and how to improve it

The first night in a new place often results in worse sleep. Experts cite the evolutionary causes and give tips on sleeping better.

Why is the first night’s sleep in a hotel usually disturbed? Experts say it is probably an evolutionary leftover. Illustration: AP
Food and Drinks

Unsung Eats: 5 best places to eat in Vancouver

From vegetable-forward tasting menus and Cambodian fine dining to Northeastern Chinese hotpot, these picks showcase the city’s diverse dining scene.

Touk provides a slice of Cambodia in the heart of downtown Vancouver. Photo: @toukyvr/Instagram
Asia travel

Why Ben Fogle thinks he discovered the ‘real’ China in new TV series

In Ben Fogle’s Chinese Adventure, the TV presenter ‘transcends stereotypes’ as he travels from the Great Wall to Shenzhen and Hong Kong.

Travel news and advice

6 ‘glowcation’ destinations for your next beauty and wellness fix

A trip built around a wellness treatment, beauty ritual or targeted pharmacy haul, ‘glowcations’ are trending throughout the travel world.

Asia travel

Why Singapore’s record-breaking giant fire dragon goes up in smoke every 3 years

Unlike other dragon dance traditions, one Singaporean temple’s fire dragon exists within a cycle of creation, sacrifice and renewal.

Spectators watch the Fire Dragon Dance of Sar Kong Mun San Fook Tuck Chee in March 2026. Every three years, the dragon is offered back to the deities through fire, reducing its physical form to ashes. This act is not an end but a renewal. Photo: Yeo GT
Asia travel

‘Not the typical Bali’: little-known beach to host 5-day annual design fair

With its relatively undiscovered feel, Pengembak Beach is the perfect location for this year’s edition of Jia Curated, one co-founder says.

Pengembak Beach in Bali is a lesser-known beach on the island’s southeastern coast that will play host to Jia Curated 2026, an international design and cultural event, from August 13 to 17. Photo: Christopher Octav
Food and Drinks

Where does your coffee come from? Starbucks buyer on drink’s complex journey

Christian Hackenberg shares why coffee growing and buying is far from simple, and the challenges farmers face from Indonesia to China.

Expeditions and adventures

‘No human has ever been’: how former Dyson CEO charted a new Antarctic route

Roland Krueger talks about his gruelling 275km journey skiing along the peaks of Queen Maud Land with his friend Lars Ebbesen.

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