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Shopping in Northeast Asia

Shop 'til you drop ... trying on hats in Bangkok.

Asia

Hey, big spenders!

Plastic loaded and flats on feet? Experts tell Belinda Jackson where the bargains are in Asia.

China

Power and a passion for posters

Hall of Shanghai Propaganda Poster

It's only small, but this art collection packs a punch, writes Steve McKenna.

Hong Kong

Pay peanuts, get Armani

Hong Kong SoHo

Bagging high-end bargains is best enjoyed with cocktails and fine dining in between, writes Kate Cox.

Hong Kong

For kitsch and class

Mal Chenu AT VICTORIA PEAK, which overlooks Hong Kong Island and Victoria Harbour and boasts one of the world's most amazing (and smoggy) vistas, I make the mistake of stopping to read the small plastic signs...

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Japan

Cool, bold and exclusive

Tokyo, Akihabara, two girls in Cosplay.

Shopping in Tokyo is not just retail therapy, it's a feast for the senses through displays of cutting-edge art and design, writes Misha Janette.

Travellers Tips

Tripologist

Battle to get duty-free bottles on board

Buying liquor from airport duty-free shops is a minefield for inbound travellers to Australia.

Tripologist When boarding our plane in Singapore, our two litres of alcohol were confiscated. Can you please tell me what the story is with duty-free?

Tips

Savings and style: top tips on souvenir shopping

Shopping for souvenirs, Petit Rameau.

Curiosity and creativity can fill your bags with souvenirs without emptying your wallet.

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More travellers taking a trip they'd rather forget

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NATALIE O'BRIEN | Four Australian travellers a day are arrested for crimes around the world and statistics show a jump of almost 50 per cent from previous years.

'Family row' sparks UK plane emergency

25 May | Fighter jets were scrambled to escort a Pakistan International Airlines plane to a London airport following a row between family members on board.

Bohemia on the Bosphorus

JANE REDDY | Should one tire of Bosphorus views while at the new Istanbul Shangri-La, there's always the lobby with its dome-shaped atrium illuminated by natural light and a Bohemian crystal chandelier that "rains" for nearly two storeys to gaze upon.

Deals: Capella on Lord Howe Island

JULIETTA JAMESON | The Cool Capella Deal includes seven nights' accommodation for the price of six, two return flights.

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