Laura Millar

Travel Weekly • 28th September 2023

Shanghai Superstars

It's Wednesday afternoon on Shanghai’s Nanjing Road and the city’s shoppers are out in force. Cartoon-like displays adorn the windows of Louis Vuitton, while the gold-striped frontage of Prada juts out into the street and Gucci’s mirrored facade reflects hurrying crowds of locals.

Business Traveller • 6th September 2023

Shanghai Bound

After almost three years of lockdown, China has reopened for business. We head to the country’s commercial centre to find out what we’ve been missing…

The Telegraph • 2nd August 2023

Discover Japan on a tailor-made trip

If there was ever a more contradictory country than Japan, we’re not sure what it is.....

Metro Newspaper UK • 24th April 2023

Native Lands

Aboriginal tourism is on the increase in Australia – with the country’s traditional custodians telling their stories, their own way. Laura Millar picks out some of the best experiences...

Metro Newspaper UK • 27th March 2023

You're a peach, Melbourne

From historic shopping lanes to icons of film and fashion, dome trips and, erm, charred emu skewers, the state capital of Victoria is full of surprises, says Laura Millar

CityAM • 25th April 2022

Heart and Seoul

The baby octopus floats in its tank, blissfully ignorant, until, all too soon, its time comes...

Metro Newspaper UK • 16th December 2019

Think Pink

The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur, was recently awarded UNESCO heritage status; Laura Millar finds out why….

Metro Newspaper UK • 18th November 2019

Return to Sri Lanka

Six months after the shocking Easter Sunday attacks, Sri Lanka is a resilient country ready to welcome visitors again…

Metro Newspaper UK • 14th October 2019

The rise of southern Cambodia

The scene by the waterfront is best described as… chaotic. Clustered along a strip of wooden decking dozens of women in floppy brimmed hats, with neck scarves attached to shield them from the sun, are shouting volubly as they sell their prized wares at one of southern Cambodia’s most popular markets...

The Scotsman • 25th May 2019

A glimpse of paradise

One of Malaysia’s most beautiful islands brings nature into focus; and more wildlife can be found in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, finds Laura Millar

The Week Portfolio • 22nd April 2019

Monkey business in Malaysia

The sign by the twisting, cliffside road on the way to our destination, The Datai hotel on the northwest coast of the island of Langkawi, reads, "drive slowly; animals at play". Moments later, we spot some: a troupe of dusky langur monkeys, native to Malaysia, scaling the wire attached to a telegraph pole, en route to some treetops. There are around six or seven adults, all with glossy black fur, and one anomaly: a female carries what looks like a bright orange baby under her body – is this the

Metro Newspaper UK • 1st April 2019

Turning Japanese

IT’S like trying to move a mountain. I’m pushing as hard as I can against a rock face of wobbly male flesh...

Evening Standard • 1st March 2019

Maxwell, Singapore: inside one of the first Six Senses city hotels

One of resort brand Six Senses’ first ever city hotels, the Maxwell seduces with its mix of contemporary chic and nods to tradition...

The Scotsman • 16th February 2019

Reflections on the Amazing

Japan’s compelling capital has always seemed like a blend of futuristic and ancient, as Laura Millar discovers on a visit to Tokyo

Evening Standard • 11th February 2019

The RuMa, Kuala Lumpur – hotel review

Unassuming from the outside, this slick, luxurious hotel surprises and delights with several design show-stoppers...

The Telegraph • 8th December 2018

'In Nepal, all my problems faded away'

Working on projects and meeting people overseas proved to be cathartic for these teenagers – as they reveal to Laura Millar

Metro Newspaper UK • 9th July 2018

Escape: Shanghai surprise

‘SHE just asked if you were single,’ explains my Chinese-speaking guide, Sam, of the overenthusiastic middle-aged woman I’ve made accidental eye contact with...

Marie Claire • 4th May 2018

The Melbourne Supremacy

From vintage shopping to al fresco bars, world-class coffee and cutting edge street art, Laura Millar takes a walking tour of Australia's second city and discovers why it's the newest hotspot for the cool crowd

City AM • 9th March 2018

Raid tombs and explore ruins around the Vietnamese city of Hoi An...

The narrow stone passageway opened into a small stone altar featuring the carved statue of a goddess. Was this a place of worship, I wondered, or sacrifice? At this stage it was hard to tell...

The Scotsman • 10th February 2018

Treasure Island

As Sri Lanka celebrates 70 years of independence, Laura Millar visits this compelling mix of temples, tea plantations and tuk-tuks