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Four places in Asia have just been named new UNESCO Biosphere Reserves
UNESCO has added 14 new biosphere reserves for 2026, including protected landscapes in Mongolia, the Philippines, Timor-Leste and Vietnam.
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Japan is raising tourist visa fees in July: here’s what travellers need to know
The new tourist fees apply from July 1, 2026, but travellers from visa-waiver countries may not be affected.
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Asia dominates the list of the world’s best city skylines for 2026
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This new Tokyo sightseeing tour lets you explore the city on a slow-moving electric vehicle
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Sri Lanka is the world’s top trending wellness destination for 2026
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Singapore, Japan and Malaysia are among the world’s most peaceful countries in 2026
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Thailand is launching a new immigration app to cut airport processing times
The THIM app will let travellers submit arrival details before flying, with Thailand aiming to make immigration checks faster and less painful
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Gaggan Anand and Bill Bensley are opening a hotel in a 200-year-old sake brewery in Japan
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