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Stories about leisure travel in Hong Kong, China, Asia, and around the world.

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The popular Vollpension Cafe in Austria is staffed mostly with people above 60 and offers home-made cakes and traditional recipes while making a statement against elderly poverty and loneliness.

Hordes of curious tourists from China and Southeast Asia are causing a headache for students at Nanyang Technological University, which has imposed an entry fee to manage the influx.

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Foreign visitors to mainland China say they are more willing to visit and splash out hundreds of US dollars a day on flights, retail spending and dining if they can get in for free and avoid a lengthy application process.

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When Palm Springs in California, a city dependent on tourism, capped the number of private rental properties, house prices fell and property sales slowed.

But Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Kevin Yeung says Tatler Asia’s decision to withdraw application for funding has not entirely resolved matter.

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Hiking trails, beaches, restaurants that showcase local produce, a wildlife sanctuary – all this and plenty more to see and do in the Bay of Plenty on the northern coast of North Island in New Zealand.

Readers discuss Hong Kong’s uniqueness as tourism destination, the role universities play in boosting the city’s appeal, and a recent liveability ranking.

Fans draped in pink Inter Miami jerseys and Argentina’s white-and-blue stream into Hong Kong Stadium as early as an hour before doors opened at 2.30pm.

Online forums such as Postcrossing and dedicated Facebook groups enable users to exchange postcards with like-minded strangers around the world who still appreciate their joy.

Mykonos and Santorini may be pretty, but they can get overcrowded to the point of not being enjoyable. To beat the crush of tourists, head further afield in Greece and try some new luxury accommodation.

The recent jump in people heading from Hong Kong to Shenzhen at the weekend suggests you can enjoy a lot more for much cheaper in the mainland Chinese city. We compare a packed day in each.

Singapore visitor arrivals were up 115 per cent to 13.6 million in 2023, and the tourism board expects the recovery to continue in 2024, partly due to the implementation of 30-day visa-free travel with China.

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Government spokesman says economy’s revival continued in fourth quarter, with inbound tourism and private consumption remaining key drivers.

Pig cafes are the latest in a series of animal-themed coffee shops that have popped up in Japan, including ones that feature owls, hedgehogs and even snakes.

The Tokushima Prefectural Government bought the sex doll as part of a tourist exhibition at an airport, believing it would be more effective at pulling tourists than mannequins.

British travel content creator Corrin expressed her dismay over Kuta’s vehicle-choked roads and errant drivers in a TikTok video, ahead of the island’s new tourist tax from February 14.

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A cruise on the waterways of Bangkok in a boat powered by solar energy offers a tantalising glimpse of a quieter, less polluted life. Might more boat owners in the Thai capital embrace its potential?

The move comes as China has waived visa requirements for travellers from several countries, while Chinese tourists are expected to head abroad during Lunar New Year.

Chris and Marianne Fisher, who post videos of their globe-trotting adventures on social media, filmed a Malaysian policeman allegedly accepting cash to settle a traffic ticket he had just issued.