Tourism

Crispy popiah, vinegar lamb: 5 food recommendations in Kuala Lumpur

The recommendations that celebrate food that is more substance than style in KL - Capitol Cafe's Nasi Lemak, noodles and popiah from ICC Pudu's hawker stall, and Bar.Kar's aged mountain duck dish.

Where to eat in Brisbane: The best restaurants, late-night bars and local farms

Brisbane's culinary scene is fuelled by a new wave of talents and access to fresh local produce from the Scenic Rim.

What to do in Kuala Lumpur: Cool heritage spots with vintage portraits and superhero puppets

The blue Merdeka 118 skyscraper soars above Chinatown in central Kuala Lumpur.

Soak up the sun, stars and coastal vibes in Mandurah, an hour’s drive from Perth

The writer and his friends spent four days mostly outdoors – cycling along the coast, kayaking in the river, stargazing by a lake and enjoying fresh seafood.

Catch and feast on wild lobsters on a seafood cruise near Perth, Australia

The Wild Seafood Experience by Mandurah Cruises is a three-and-a-half-hour tour that includes a seven-course seafood spread and catching your own wild lobsters for lunch, which the writer posing with.

Jakarta’s 499th birthday gift to all, free public transportation, tourism spots

Free transportation is available for the Transjakarta bus rapid transit, Jakarta light rail transit (LRT) and Jakarta mass rapid transit (MRT).

Why hospitals in China, including Raffles Medical, are attracting more foreign patients

SinoUnited Health is one of the hospitals in China that has been treating international patients.

Scams targeting foreign nationals soar in South Korea amid K-culture tourism boom

Women take a selfie in front of the presidential residence of the Blue House in Seoul.

Albanian protests against Trump-linked resort swell

Protesters have gathered every evening to oppose the construction of a luxury hotel linked to Trump’s daughter Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner

International departure fee goes up to $44 at 6 Thai airports from June 20

The six airports covered by the new rate are Suvarnabhumi (above), Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai, Phuket and Hat Yai.

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