From a human-powered machine in Utah to China’s traffic-stopping Tianjin Eye, the classic ride is climbing to new heights and taking travellers along for the ride.
In a city known for its rigid laws and heavy fines, a community of independent artisans and designers are breaking the mould with quirky cafes, bold galleries and artisan ateliers.
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Get away from the bustle of downtown at the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, a 400-acre reserve that is home to more than 1,000 species of plants and 200 species of animals.
Over the last few years, this tiny city-state has successfully shed its image as a bland stopover, becoming a nearly inevitable destination for anyone doing business in Southeast Asia.
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From Tokyo to Lyon, these five cities are known for their sheer abundance of quality restaurants and their access to local produce and specialties.
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With space-conscious designs and environmentally friendly initiatives, innovative architecture is not the only thing that sets these forward-thinking structures apart.
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