Can a global kung fu superstar famous for death-defying stunts and slapstick humour direct a grand Italian opera? When it was announced that Jackie Chan would direct Turandot for this centenary Sino-Italian production of Giacomo Puccini’s final masterpiece, many in the classical music world were understandably sceptical. Yet, Chan’s first opera production proves that his cinematic flair is a remarkably natural fit for the beloved masterpiece set in ancient China. Premiering in Guangzhou in May...

It's a Christmas horror story like no other - your beer costs £12, festive treats set you back extortionate amounts and bratworst is £9: these are the priciest Yuletide markets on the continent.

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Public Safety Canada is maintaining its longstanding advice for Canadians to be prepared to go at least three days without running water or electricity, following recent calls in the U.K. and other countries for their residents to do the same.

A new vegan tour led by chef Miyoko Schinner swaps meat substitutes for Shojin Ryori, the temple cooking that has shaped Japanese food for 1,500 years The post Go Slow, Eat Green: A Japan Vegan Tour Built on Temple Food appeared first on Business Traveller.

You still have time to book a delightfully autumnal weekend away in one of Europe's most picturesque villages - these are our top picks.

As far as holiday motivation goes, seeing your favourite band abroad is a good one - and it's set to dominate the travel trend landscape for 2027.

Saudi breakfasts, rooftop evenings, camping stories and new island stays - winter brings together some of the country’s most rewarding experiences. A morning exploring historic streets. An afternoon discovering a new favorite café. An evening that begins with dinner and ends beneath a sky full of stars. Winter is one of the most rewarding times to discover Saudi. Milder days make walking, outdoor dining and off-road adventures more appealing, while cooler evenings invite a warm drink and a little extra time together. The weather varies across the country: inland destinations can turn cooler after sunset, while the coast offers a different winter mood shaped by sea breezes and waterfront life.

Even by the high standards of contemporary Korean cinema and television, anticipation was palpable when Possible Love premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in September. The film marked the first release in eight years from Lee Chang-dong – the novelist, former politician and filmmaker whose previous work, the 2018 mystery drama Burning, was one of that year’s most critically acclaimed. Given that his preceding film, 2010’s Poetry, arrived another eight years prior, new Lee...

Luxury hotel barging specialist European Waterways has unveiled a collection of new experiences for 2027, alongside the launch of its new 2027/28 brochure, and savings of 10% off selected 2027 cruises and private charters booked before 16 November 2026. Spanning some of Europe’s most picturesque inland waterways, additions for 2027 include a new itinerary through Brittany, exclusive encounters at medieval châteaux in Burgundy, and new culinary and cultural discoveries along the Canal du Midi and Ireland’s River Shannon.