Steve Mollman

Today the Trump administration said it will bar entry to the US of foreign nationals who’ve recently been to China. The temporary measure, which will throw many a travel plan into disarray, comes in response to a rapidly spreading coronavirus…

That didn’t take long. Amid fears of the deadly new coronavirus that’s spreading rapidly in China and beyond, Finnair today (Jan. 25) reversed an earlier decision to ban flight attendants from wearing face masks. The U-turn followed complaints from…

It took three years of planning—and lots of melting ice—but the Crystal Serenity cruise ship has finally begun a pioneering journey that will take it through the Arctic region’s Northwest Passage. The trip is expected to conclude in New York on Sept.…

You probably shouldn’t worry about surviving your next flight. In all of 2015, there were 68 accidents worldwide, according to an annual safety report released by the International Air Transport Association today (Feb. 15). Only four of those…

With its random beeps, whirs, and jingles, the soundscape of Tokyo has long fascinated foreigners. The city’s vast subway system is no exception. An iconic “departure melody,” however, will soon be replaced by pop songs at three busy stations. Last…

With tourists flocking to Thailand in record numbers this year—and Bangkok being the world’s second-most visited city after London—the nation’s aviation industry should be thriving. Instead, it’s getting downgraded—over safety concerns. Flagship…

Plenty of old buildings get torn down in Tokyo (and other cities) to make way for newer structures. Some are missed, others not at all. One iconic building slated for demolition in Tokyo will most certainly be mourned by longtime residents of and…

It was bound to happen eventually. A hotel staffed with robots will open on Friday (July 17) in Japan—a world leader in robotics. Aptly named Henn na Hotel, or “weird hotel,” it’s located in Sasebo, a city in the southwestern Nagasaki prefecture.…

New York and Los Angeles, the most popular destination cities in the US, can thank two of China’s largest metros—Beijing and Shanghai—for some of their biggest-spending tourists. This year Beijing will be the top “feeder city” for New York in terms…

In March, Skytrax declared Singapore Changi Airport the world’s best overall (for the third straight year), and the best for leisure amenities. One reason global travelers consistently cite Changi as their favorite: its gardens. Changi introduced its…

(Also available as a PDF and on the Wall Street Journal website.) Nancy Goodman, recently retired from her bank teller job in western Massachusetts, has traveled far and wide for wildflowers. This spring it was to Ecuador; in 2009 it was Tibet;…

With its fascinating maritime heritage and gorgeous coastal setting, Bira has all the makings of Sulawesi’s next hot spot. All it needs now is an airport I feel like a kid playing at pirates. Flat on my belly, I’m inching along the bow-sprit of a…

In recent years, the Indonesian city of Makassar has built an impressive international airport and gleaming new malls, and the airline Garuda Indonesia has declared it a third domestic hub after Jakarta and Bali's Denpasar. But this burgeoning…

Less than two hours from Jakarta, Pulau Macan is a true escape

Whether it’s cruising for a day off the coast or motoring across the region in a superyacht, a private charter puts you in control—and that’s the point.

From fiery Manadonese sambal to slow-cooked mie aceh, T+L offers a three-day guide to eating your way around the archipelago—all in Jakarta.

In Jakarta, try your hand at making Indonesia’s most treasured fabric.

On the tiny resort island of Pulau Macan, about 85 km north of Jakarta, you might not notice the solar panels mounted above the sun-drenched pier, or the energy-efficient lightbulbs tucked into corners of huts. As you snooze in a hammock, no diesel…

Kid-friendly tips for Bali, Phuket, Hong Kong, and more.

Want more out of your SLR? Hone your skills on a city-based photography workshop with one of these pros. Below, they give T+L their best tips.