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Kyoto’s famed Ginkakuji temple to raise admission fees for first time in 32 years

Admission fees to Ginkakuji temple, a World Heritage Site, will increase from April for the first time in 32 years.
Admission fees to Ginkakuji temple, a World Heritage Site, will increase from April for the first time in 32 years.

Will DDP survive? Seoul’s landmark turns into political battlefield

Officials said DDP attracted 17.1 million people last year alone.
Officials said DDP attracted 17.1 million people last year alone.

Sakura viewing festival near Mount Fuji cancelled amid fears over visitors’ bad behaviour

Mount Fuji in spring seen from the Arakurayama Sengen Park, with the Chureito Pagoda in the foreground.
Mount Fuji in spring seen from the Arakurayama Sengen Park, with the Chureito Pagoda in the foreground.

Singapore courts young travellers with new campaign

A woman cycling past shophouses in Koon Seng Road in Katong, 12 April 2024. Peranakan shophouses in Katong and Joo Chiat provide a glimpse of Singapore’s past.
A woman cycling past shophouses in Koon Seng Road in Katong, 12 April 2024. Peranakan shophouses in Katong and Joo Chiat provide a glimpse of Singapore’s past.

As Bormio prepares to play host, local ski businesses take short-term hit

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Ski Mountaineering - Bormio, Italy - February 3, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings at the Piazza Cavour in Bormio REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics - Ski Mountaineering - Bormio, Italy - February 3, 2026 General view of the Olympic rings at the Piazza Cavour in Bormio REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

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

SIA to launch direct flights from Singapore to Riyadh from June 2

Riyadh, the Saudi Arabian capital, will be Singapore Airlines' second destination in the country.
Riyadh, the Saudi Arabian capital, will be Singapore Airlines' second destination in the country.

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.

Stay in a cave hotel in Guizhou that comes with a free photo shoot

At Jianglu Yalugu Hotel, guests can enjoy personal photoshoots by the pool, a popular feature of the stay.
At Jianglu Yalugu Hotel, guests can enjoy personal photoshoots by the pool, a popular feature of the stay.

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