Steve Schwarzbach has attended every World Cup event since 2006. He had no apprehensions about attending the games in countries such as South Africa and Brazil which can have a reputation — fairly or not — of being dangerous for tourists. Given the scale of the international event, he trusted that local police would protect

Our tour of the UK’s car museums you should visit once in your life ranges from the Silverstone Experience Centre, which focuses heavily on interactive and virtual experiences, to the rich in tradition National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, and a memorial site for a Scottish motorsport legend. British Motor Museum, Gaydon (Warwickshire) The world’s

Manchester City have announced a return to Hong Kong for the first time in seven years as part of their 2026/27 preparations. The Blues will face Italian giants Inter Milan. The fixture will serve as a centre-piece of the Hong Kong Football Festival at the Kai Tak Stadium. Plans for Manchester City’s pre-season tour ahead

Planning a trip to Hong Kong? Take a break from the bustling city and be rewarded with stunning views with these best kid-friendly hiking trails in Hong Kong. Hong Kong may be known for its bustling city life, but did you know that it’s actually home to some of the most unique hiking trails in

Traveling with your pet sounds easy until hotel rules start getting in the way. Extra fees, strict limits, and confusing policies can quickly make things frustrating. The good news is that some hotel chains keep it simple and affordable. These options welcome pets without overcharging, so you can plan your trip without stress and actually

Cathay Pacific has unveiled its newly redesigned flagship lounge, “The Wing, First”, at Hong Kong International Airport ahead of its official reopening to customers on 22 April 2026. Located on the east side of Terminal 1, The Wing, First has been a cornerstone of Cathay Pacific’s ground offerings since HKIA’s opening in 1998. The redesigned

Christmas is still eight months away, but artificial tree maker Lou Liping is already worried about a bad holiday season due to the Iran war. Lou’s company, Kitty Christmas Factory, has been making artificial trees for the U.S. and European markets for nearly three decades. Her facility is based in the city of Yiwu, known

American MAGA and anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez has received a travel ban from the United Kingdom. She gained notoriety for a series of anti-Islam stunts while she ran as a Republican candidate for Missouri Secretary of State. Gomez, who was set to speak at a conservative rally in the U.K. in May, was previously given

Survivors of the deadly Tai Po fire will be allowed to go in and out of their homes multiple times within their designated three-hour slot, a top government official has said, adding that journalists will not be permitted to tag along. Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Warner Cheuk Wing-hing meets the press on October 26,

CS chairs interdepartmental working group meeting on festival arrangements The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, today (April 20) chaired a meeting of the interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements to holistically co-ordinate and steer the preparatory work of various government departments for welcoming visitors to Hong Kong during the Labour Day Golden Week

Chief Secretary for Administration Eric Chan Kwok-ki (center) chairs a meeting of the interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements to coordinate preprations of various government departments for welcoming visitors to Hong Kong during the Labour Day holiday on April 20, 2026. (PHOTO/HKSAR GOVT) The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region expects to see nearly one million

Image credit: Haneda Airport/Facebook At a glance Every year, the UK-based international air transport research organisation Skytrax polls passengers from around the world to determine its ranking of the World’s Cleanest Airports. This year, Hong Kong International Airport was ranked 5th in their list. Scroll down below to see all the winners of this category.

Mike Cooney, 44, from Manchester, was living onsite at a holiday resort in Cornwall when a new pet ban left him facing homelessness – but he turned the setback into an epic 500-mile walking journey with his dog Willow Mike and three-year-old Willow(Image: UGC) A chef who found himself homeless after being informed he could

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer (R) and US President Donald Trump (L) shake hands as Starmer finishes his opening statement and hands over to Trump at a Business event at Chequers, in Aylesbury, central England, on Sept. 18, 2025, on the second day of the US President’s second State Visit. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP |

Etihad Airways is offering a limited-time discount on its Pets Onboard service, giving travelers a chance to fly with their cats and dogs at a reduced rate through the end of May 2026. The Abu Dhabi based carrier is the only airline in the UAE that allows pets to travel inside the cabin with their

Sign up for our newsletter and get our latest content in your inbox. Subscribe Etihad Airways is lowering the cost of bringing pets into the cabin, rolling out a limited-time $399 fare for its “Pets Onboard” service as more travellers choose to fly with their furry friends. Passengers who book and travel by 31 May

By Hoang Vu  &nbspApril 16, 2026 | 05:00 am PT Infrastructure improvement, streamlined security processes and cutting-edge passenger services have taken Hong Kong International Airport to the global forefront, even ahead of long-dominant Singapore Changi, insiders said. Hong Kong was named the world’s best airport based on votes from 2.5 million travelers in more than