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The world's tallest tropical tree is right here in Asia
Hidden in the forest in Malaysian Borneo, the towering yellow meranti stretches 100.8 metres into the canopy – here's how you can see it
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Forgot your hiking gear? Seoul lets tourists rent it for less than $2
Rent anything from sunhats to proper shoes at the city's hiking centres when visiting these three mountains in Seoul
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Chiang Mai and Da Nang are among the world’s top cities for digital nomads in 2026, says Forbes
Forbes’ new list spotlights the places where remote workers and creators are flocking to this year
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Cambodia is planning Asia’s first living underwater museum off the coast of Kep
The S.E.A. Ocean Gallery will feature 3D-printed sculptures designed to become reef habitats for coral, seagrass and marine life
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What do you need to know about Japan’s new lodging tax?
Japan’s latest lodging taxes are now in effect, with more prefectures and cities charging travellers extra for hotel, ryokan and minpaku stays
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There’s an international photography festival happening at Nuanu Creative City in Bali
FOTO Bali Festival 2026 will bring 36 artists from 24 countries to Nuanu Creative City
Travel
All you need to know about Thailand’s THB300 tourist fee
Thailand is moving ahead with a proposed THB300 tourist fee for air arrivals, while separately reviewing its 60-day visa-free stay policy
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Da Nang Fireworks Festival: when to go, what to know and how to get tickets
Da Nang’s biggest summer spectacle returns with six weeks of fireworks, street performances and plenty of activities by the riverfront
Travel
Vietjet launches flights from Da Nang to Jakarta from April 29
The new route to Jakarta starts this April, giving Central Vietnam a direct link to one of Southeast Asia’s biggest capitals
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Eurovision Song Contest is finally coming to Asia – here's what you need to know
South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and more countries compete in Bangkok this November
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