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Samurai treasures, modern luxuries: Island-hopping through Japan’s stunning Seto Inland Sea

Updated Mar 12, 2026 By Joe Yogerst Mt. Kiro Observatory offers views over the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge, which connects the island of Ōshima to Shikoku, the smallest of Japan's major islands Scattered across the Seto Inland Sea, the islands of the Geiyo archipelago have long been under the radar. Until 1999, that is, when the final link of the Shimanami Kaido highway opened, connecting Japan’s main island of Honshu to the island of Shikoku, passing through six small islands.

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Myth says sirens wrecked ships here. Today it’s one of the Mediterranean’s most tranquil seaside escapes

By Lisa Morrow Mar 18, 2026 Berkan Cetin/Anadolu via Getty Images Centuries of history: Eski Foça, a small town on Turkey’s Aegean coast, has been shaped by thousands of years of history, conquered by dozens of civilizations. Yet it still feels sheltered from the chaos of the modern world. On hot summer nights, a long line forms near the waterfront of Eski Foça, a small town on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Laughter and chatter fill the air as travelers wait for their turn to buy s

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South Korea’s most beautiful temple keeps a surprising secret

March 19, 2026 By Lilit Marcus Haedong Yonggungsa The temple has become the number-one attraction that international tourists want to see when they come to the city, according to local travel companies. The contrast of the tall white Buddhist statues against the dramatic rock formations and the crashing crest of waves is striking, and that’s not a coincidence: Its location was chosen according to the principles of pungsu jiri , which is similar to feng shui — the spot between

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Sharing Vietnamese culture through games

November 19, 2025 - 11:49 A small indie game from Hà Nội is capturing hearts worldwide by bringing Vietnamese culture to life. Brother Hai’s Restaurant lets players run a phở shop while exploring history, traditions and mythology, offering a unique blend of entertainment and cultural storytelling. It offers new hope for those who want to share Vietnamese culture with the world. By Lê Hương A virtual phở restaurant has recently taken the gaming community by storm. 'Brother Ha

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Why the horse holds a sacred place in Vietnamese culture

By VNA February 17, 2026 | 06:00 am GMT+7 A horse sculpture made for decorations for the Year of the Horse in Da Nang, central Vietnam. Photo by VnExpress/Nguyen Dong Horses have long been a familiar part of Vietnamese culture, accompanying people from daily life and farming to the battlefield, and often appearing alongside images of generals, deities, honor, and scholarly achievement. The Year of the Horse begins on Feb. 17. Horses embody both intimacy and a sense of the

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From broth to bonding: Michelin on Vietnamese hot pot

By Tam Anh February 28, 2026 | 11:00 am GMT+7 Light broths, balanced flavors and a culture of sharing mean the Vietnamese hot pot stands out to Michelin Guide experts as a dish that reflects both taste and togetherness. Many around the world are familiar with various hot pot traditions, from China's Sichuan hot pot to Japan's shabu-shabu and Korea's jeongol. When the dish reached Vietnam, it was localized, becoming a reflection of Vietnamese cuisine. Michelin Guide descri

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Foreigners experience rural culture in Vietnam by herding cattle, teaching English

By Nga Thanh March 15, 2026 | 07:00 pm GMT+7 A growing number of foreign travelers are choosing to stay in rural Vietnam, herding cattle, farming and teaching in exchange for accommodation instead of paying for conventional tours. At 6 a.m. one day in early March Polish traveler Agata Klabińska changed into work clothes, grabbed a bamboo stick and herded cattle into the field at a farm in Que Son Trung Commune in Da Nang City. After that she joined a group of fellow foreig

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Human chess festival opens in Hà Nội, celebrating traditional Vietnamese culture

February 21, 2026 - 13:58 Human chess comes alive in the heart of Hà Nội as young players transform into living pieces on a giant board at Đông Kinh Nghĩa Thục Square. Blending strategy, performance and festive spirit, the traditional game draws crowds of locals and international visitors eager to experience a vibrant slice of Vietnamese culture this Lunar New Year. In human chess, each piece is represented by a person in corresponding costume, moving across a giant board und

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The Guide #235: Live from London, it’s Saturday Night! But will SNL translate transatlantically?

As the UK version of the US comedy institution launches, the big question is whether it can balance British humour with the spirit of the original Arriving with a degree of divisiveness … the cast of Saturday Night Live UK. T his weekend, after the longest hyping up period for a British comedy in ages, Saturday Night Live UK finally launches on Sky. It arrives with a degree of divisiveness that most shows don’t usually attain until at least a few episodes in, with some peopl

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Vietnamese culture shines at France’s largest Lunar New Year parade

March 02, 2026 - 12:57 The Vietnamese delegation’s official presence at the parade helped promote national identity while offering French audiences a fuller understanding of Lunar New Year traditions shared across Asian cultures, united by the common values of family, reunion and new beginnings. An áo dài performance by the Vietnamese community in France during the Lunar New Year 2026 parade in Paris. — VNA/VNS Photos PARIS — Vietnamese culture left a strong impression at Fra

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‘Her warmth filled the kitchen every morning’: the magic – and tenacity – of Jenni Murray

The Woman’s Hour host, who has died aged 75, could talk about hydrangeas, campaign against domestic abuse, then tear a strip off a politician – all within a few minutes A fine balance … Murray in 1990. Photograph: BBC Radio 4 Before she took over Woman’s Hour in 1987, Jenni Murray was a presenter on the Today programme. She had joined the BBC in Bristol in 1973, and became a TV reporter and presenter for South Today, so arrived with solid news credentials. But Today in the 19

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