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Gormley’s ‘alien invasion’ looms large over Hong Kong

Occasionally obscured by mist and low cloud, shadowy human figures loom from the tops of Hong Kong skyscrapers causing curiosity and consternation in the streets below. It could be a scene from...

Norwegian airline green, British Airways less clean

A Norwegian low-cost airline has been dubbed a champion of fuel efficiency in a new study released yesterday, in marked contrast to British Airways and Lufthansa which have been labelled as among...

Study reveals most vacation-deprived and most well-rested countries

South Koreans have emerged workaholics, while Europeans live the high life. That's according to the latest Expedia survey of worldwide vacation habits, that polled 9,273 workers around the...

Singapore’s National Gallery opens doors this month

Southeast Asian art will be in the focus as the National Gallery Singapore opens to the public on November 24, with the goal of becoming a key cultural institution for the region. The 64,000 sq...

Maldives’ first private resort snags title of world’s best all-inclusive resort

At these all-inclusive resorts, there are no mile-long queues at buffet tables for over-scrambled eggs and you don't need to race to the beach to score a lounge chair. Because on the list of...

5 places to visit in Spain

Art and architecture, wine, gastronomy and fiestas abound in many parts of Spain. Though most tourists would make Barcelona their first and only destination on a week-long holiday, there are...

Inconsiderate seatmates, say flyers of biggest travel beefs

Try to keep your knees and feet to yourself. That’s the lesson from a new travel etiquette survey which found that seatback kickers are the most annoying type of in-flight passenger. According...

The best cruise lines for families, couples and budget-conscious in 2016

Crystal Cruises has been named the most romantic cruise line for couples, while Disney has taken the title of best brand for families. That’s according to the latest 2016 cruise ranking...

South Korea’s Jeju island to get new airport as visitors surge

South Korea announced on Tuesday plans to construct a US$3.5 billion (RM15.34 billion) second airport on the resort island of Jeju, to handle a spike in passengers fuelled by Chinese...

SeaWorld to do away with killer whale show

US theme park SeaWorld announced Monday that it planned to phase out its signature killer whale show, which has come under intense criticism in recent years. The company said the orca show at...

Seoul district to erect ‘Gangnam Style’ statue

A statue dedicated to South Korean singer Psy's global music video hit "Gangnam Style" is to be erected in the eponymous, upscale Seoul district made famous by the song. Gangnam district...

Packing styles: fold or roll?

American and Canadian travellers, it seems, are folders, not rollers. In the long-running debate on the merits of folding versus clothing for optimising luggage space, the results of a new...

Singapore’s ‘vertical village’ wins World Building of the Year

The Interlace, a series of apartment buildings in Singapore designed by OMA/Ole Scheeran, has been named World Building of the Year. The winner was announced at the World Architecture Festival...

KL remains most popular destination among tourists, says website

Kuala Lumpur beat out close contenders Penang and Langkawi to be the top pick in Malaysia for foreign tourists in the first half of 2015, according to hotel booking site Hotels.com in its...

Paris to host Venetian masquerade ball in underground canals

Paris is set to host a secret Venetian ball, deep in the city’s underbelly. Over four nights in January, revelers will descend into the bowels of Paris’s underground canals, for what promises...

Norway named most prosperous country, Canada most tolerant

A new ranking has named Norway the most prosperous country in the world for the quality of its healthcare system, civil liberties and social fabric, while Canada has come out on top as being the...

‘Hunger Games’ theme parks to open in US and China

While the final instalment of the "Hunger Games" film franchise hits theatres later this month, the legacy will live on in the form of theme parks erected in Atlanta and Macau. Film studio...

Jakarta most affordable travel destination in Asia, KL at 5th spot

Jakarta, Indonesia has emerged the most affordable travel destination in Asia for US travellers this winter, according to the number crunchers at TripAdvisor. In fact, for Americans who’ve long...

5 things to do in Kota Kinabalu

With its lush rainforests, beautiful beaches and bustling city life, Kota Kinabalu has a lot to offer. From island holidays to mountain climbing, check out five things you can do while you're in...

‘Hipster holidays’ gain popularity in Europe

Millennials obsessed with authenticity and everything indie are driving a push towards "hipster holidays" in Europe. That’s according to a new report which has identified the top emerging...