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Practitioners of the martial art Moraingy square up during a bout in Antananarivo, Madagascar. An enthusiast for the sport hopes to professionalise it by bringing interested parties together to write some rules. Photo: AFP

Martial art you’ve probably never heard of, Moraingy seeks recognition

In Moraingy, combat sport with a 400-year history in Madagascar, Africa, there are no rules. A fan of the martial art hopes to change that.

7 Apr 2025 - 3:17PMvideocam

In Philippines, illegal fishermen turn ecotourism operators

7 Apr 2025 - 11:13AM

Hiking in Guangdong geopark, with its panoramas and phallic rock

7 Apr 2025 - 7:15AM

Fancy getting hands-on conserving African rhinos and elephants?

In drought-stricken Namibia, where conservation groups are fighting to preserve endangered species, paying tourists can join ranger patrols.

4 Apr 2025 - 5:02AM

A black rhino in a photo taken by Save the Rhino Trust rangers in Namibia.Photo: Instagram/savetherhinonamibia

Dodge the tourist crowds in Armenia, a cultural treasure trove

From Khor Virap monastery with an incredible view of Mount Ararat to the stunning Lake Sevan, off-the-beaten-track Armenia is a must-visit.

2 Apr 2025 - 4:15PM

Can Japan’s growing fan culture move the dial for consumer spending?

Fans of bands, anime characters, mascots and online entertainers in Japan may spend as much as US$23 billion a year.

3 Apr 2025 - 5:15PM

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Cruising Norway’s Arctic north, land of natural wonders and mystical light

A voyage aboard the MS Trollfjord to Svalbard in the Arctic Circle passes mountains, fiords and villages illuminated by a never-setting sun.

4 Apr 2025 - 9:59AM

The MS Trollfjord in a Norwegian fiord surrounded by mountains. Hurtigruten cruises between Bergen and Svalbard in the Arctic Circle offer breathtaking scenery and never-ending sunlight. Photo: Shutterstock

Trump slump? Why US flight and hotel bookings are down

Hotel group sees big fall in bookings from Europe, and CEO cites ‘anxiety to go into an unknown territory’ with visitors detained at borders.

3 Apr 2025 - 9:57AM

3-day Ethiopia travel itinerary enough to see the best of African nation

Whirlwind trip through Addis Ababa’s bustling streets and Lalibela’s breathtaking sacred sites shows the best of Ethiopia. Here’s our advice.

2 Apr 2025 - 4:15AM

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How have travel trends changed since Covid? 7 experts open up

Industry leaders talk about the evolution of the travel industry since the pandemic brought it to a standstill in 2020.

31 Mar 2025 - 5:21PM

Tourists are looking for more meaningful experiences, says Sasha Andrews from Exodus Adventure Travels. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese culture

Seoul and Incheon’s Chinatowns tell stories of Chinese immigration to Korea

The history of South Korea’s two main Chinatowns also reveals the complex relationship between Korea and China over the past few centuries.

1 Apr 2025 - 7:15AM

The main entrance gate to Incheon Chinatown, South Korea’s oldest Chinese enclave. Photo: AP

That Pamela Anderson bathing suit and more in design showcase

London’s Design Museum explores a century of swimming in show featuring bikinis, Baywatch red swimsuit, 1980s Speedos and Tom Daley’s trunks.

30 Mar 2025 - 2:45PM

What is sock ball? How the game played on small streets got big

The first type of football played by many in Egypt, sock ball has become a show of celebration during Ramadan in the country.

30 Mar 2025 - 4:15PM

Want to explore Seoul’s culture, food, K-content? City to launch 10 tours

The day tours, part of the Seoul Quality Tour Programme, come in response to changing global travel trends, including a rise in solo travel.

29 Mar 2025 - 1:15PM

A young female solo traveller eats Korean street food in Seoul. The city was named the world’s No 1 destination for solo travellers in January by Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel platform. Photo: Getty Images

Eating, shopping and entertainment highlights in London’s Regent Street

Must-visit places on the street include the world’s oldest toy store, the Criterion Theatre and Michel Roux Jnr-helmed tavern The Wigmore.

26 Mar 2025 - 4:15AM

Regent Street (above) in London is going to be transformed into a pedestrianised entertainment destination. Photo: SCMP

Food and Drinks

Why women-only ‘Mum’s club’ parties are taking off in nightclubs

With a man-free, no-pressure atmosphere and family-friendly hours, nightclub events for women take off in UK and Germany and now France.

28 Mar 2025 - 4:15PM

Food and Drinks

6 top Korean chefs’ favourite comfort foods and where to eat them in Seoul

From noodle soups to spicy seafood hotpots, Korean chefs of Michelin-starred restaurants share their comfort food picks.

27 Mar 2025 - 7:15AM

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Outback hike reveals picture-perfect beauty of Australia’s Red Centre

A trail from Alice Springs takes hikers through a baking landscape of mountains, pools, plants and trees that inspired an Aboriginal artist.

26 Mar 2025 - 7:15AM

Ormiston Gorge along the Larapinta Trail in the Australian outback. Photo: Shutterstock

Chinese culture

50 years of growth and cultural change in London’s Chinatown

Early Chinatown was a place of restaurants, underground gambling dens and brothels, but it has grown more affluent and diverse over time.

25 Mar 2025 - 7:15PM

Mammoths, bison in prehistoric cave art French keep under wraps

Hundreds of carvings of prehistoric animals, and women, line a cave in southwest France. For 4 weeks a year researchers are let in to map it.

25 Mar 2025 - 3:15PM

French Polynesian cruise shows every storm cloud has a silver lining

Cruise passengers forced off course by storms get a rare glimpse of the Marquesas Islands before the weather breaks for a postcard finish.

25 Mar 2025 - 7:40AM

Hive Oa tribespeople host a dance for Windstar passengers who detoured to the Marquesas Islands. Photo: TNS

Will Jeju Island feel ‘halo effect’ from filming of hit K-drama there?

With a recent drop in Korean visitors to Jeju, the island is hoping When Life Gives You Tangerines, which was filmed there, draws tourists.

22 Mar 2025 - 11:15AMvideocam

Park Bo-gum and IU in a still from When Life Gives You Tangerines.

Food and Drinks

On Google Maps, actor Nicholas Tse lists go-to places to eat in Hong Kong

‘Chef Nic’s Choice’ list of places to eat in Hong Kong on Google Maps’ Shared List Feature runs the gamut from comfort food to sushi.

24 Mar 2025 - 6:49PM

Food and Drinks

Foodie K-pop stars spill the beans on favourite Seoul places to eat

Doyoung of NCT loves a street vendor’s spicy rice cakes, Itzy’s Yuna and Chaeryeong like Mexican and G-Dragon goes for Korean beef tartare.

23 Mar 2025 - 5:15PMvideocam

5 New York skyscraper trips taking tourists to the next level

Some of New York’s tallest buildings are offering tourist experiences including exhibitions, simulations and adventures.

23 Mar 2025 - 4:15PM

New York is famous for its skyline, and some of its tallest buildings offer a range of high-altitude tourist experiences. Photo: Shutterstock

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Chen Rui, known online as @trumpbyryan and by his English name Ryan, is a content creator from Chongqing, China known for imitating Donald Trump. Photo: @trumpbyryan/ Instagram

The influencer from China who speaks exactly like Donald Trump

Chen Rui, a Chinese marketer who went viral for his spot on Trump impressions, teaches English through his social media.

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There was little festive cheer 75 years ago, as the Battle of Hong Kong raged to a bloody conclusion. Some of the people who lived through the invasion recall how they suddenly found themselves in a war zone

The Battle of Hong Kong: eyewitness accounts

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André Fu in his office in Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Bangkok’s landmark Dusit Thani hotel reimagined by André Fu

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The good, bad and ugly sides to a holiday in Kathmandu, Nepal

The good, bad and ugly sides to being a tourist in Kathmandu

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View from the Patan Museum looking onto Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. Photo: Getty Images

Insiders’ guide to Kathmandu, 3 city states that became the Nepalese capital

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Hong Kong artist Chow Chun-fai’s Interview the Interviewer II series of paintings will be on display at Art Basel Hong Kong’s Insights sector. Photo: SC Gallery

The best inspiration is found at home, this artist finds

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