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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.

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Why you should visit Guizhou, China’s new adventure hub

The writer tries stand-up paddleboarding in Shilong Cave, an hour from Guiyang — a highlight of Guizhou’s emerging cave tourism trend.
The writer tries stand-up paddleboarding in Shilong Cave, an hour from Guiyang — a highlight of Guizhou’s emerging cave tourism trend.

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.

Blackpink singer Lisa unveiled as Thailand’s tourism ambassador

Blackpink star Lisa arrives for the Amazing Thailand Ambassador Exclusive Night at the Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun in Bangkok on Jan 28.
Blackpink star Lisa arrives for the Amazing Thailand Ambassador Exclusive Night at the Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun in Bangkok on Jan 28.

Waterfalls and wildflowers: Hiking South Africa’s highest mountains

About 320km from Johannesburg, the Drakensberg region offers a breathtaking landscape of stark ridges and green valleys.
About 320km from Johannesburg, the Drakensberg region offers a breathtaking landscape of stark ridges and green valleys.

The many lives of Kypseli: Athens’ most multicultural neighbourhood finds its rhythm again

Kypseli, a residential neighbourhood north of the city centre, offers a glimpse of how the Greek capital is evolving.
Kypseli, a residential neighbourhood north of the city centre, offers a glimpse of how the Greek capital is evolving.

Bangkok day trip? Why some Singaporeans are embracing spontaneous, ultra-short breaks

The sun sets above Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn, in Bangkok, Thailand January 6, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

The sun sets above Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn, in Bangkok, Thailand January 6, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa


Young Indonesian chef rekindles Jakarta’s fine-dining scene

Jakarta fine-dining restaurant Kindling is housed in a restored 1900s bungalow. Credit: KINDLING
Jakarta fine-dining restaurant Kindling is housed in a restored 1900s bungalow. Credit: KINDLING

Is your apartment nice enough for this home-swopping app?

Ms Victoria Sus, a Kindred member who said her worries about home swapping were assuaged by the platform's guidelines and generous insurance policy, at home in Chicago.
Ms Victoria Sus, a Kindred member who said her worries about home swapping were assuaged by the platform's guidelines and generous insurance policy, at home in Chicago.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.