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Matsuyama Castle, one of Ehime’s main attractions.

The delightful region of Japan tourists haven’t discovered yet

More than 10 million visitors flocked to Kyoto last year, while this delightful region welcomed only 500,000.

  • Anthony Dennis

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Nihi Sumba offers a swimming with horses experience.

In the Year of the Horse, here’s an experience to boost your mental health

We are about to enter the Year of the Horse, which may be the perfect time to consider adding some horse interaction to your travel plans.

  • Lee Tulloch
Chiva-Som Hua Hin.

Four surprising things I learnt at one of the world’s top wellness resorts

My goals are simple enough. I want to switch my brain off. I want to be able to get to sleep and stay asleep. I want to be active, but also remind myself how to relax.

  • Chloe Saltau
Cocktails and fluffy pancakes won’t do much to extend your longevity.

People here live longer than anyone, but my visit shortened my lifespan

Someone told me visiting this “blue zone” full of people over 100 years old would make me live longer. They lied.

  • Paul Marshall
Immersion in a plunge pool.

Can three days at a spa resort really improve your health and longevity?

I’m face-up on a massage table as a smiling Thai nurse presses firmly on my abdomen and enthusiastically encourages me to fart.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Soothing springs are popping up around the country.

Victoria’s famous bathhouse reinvigorated, thanks to The Block

In the mid-1800s, Hepburn Springs became Australia’s first spa reserve. Now, the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa is celebrating its 130th birthday with a new look.

  • Julietta Jameson
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Nihi Sumba in Indonesia stables native horses.

The world’s 10 best places to relax and rejuvenate in 2025

Go on an inner journey to these locations lauded for restfulness, harmony and peace.

  • Traveller Team
Sun Moon Lake.

Aussies are flocking to Japan and South Korea. Here’s where we should go next

As overtourism becomes a problem in Japan and visitors to South Korea surge, it might be time to discover their quieter, island neighbour.

  • Andrew Bain

Feeling burnt out? This 48-hour retreat near Sydney is an express pass to rejuvenation

Weekend bush escapes are helping stressed city slickers reconnect with nature – and themselves.

  • Riley Wilson
RXV Wellness Village Bangkok.

Diagnosed with severe stress, I managed to unwind thanks to this resort

Stripped down to my underwear, I’m standing in front of a machine that resembles a plush, white Tardis.

  • Jordan Baker