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Claire Turrell

Claire Turrell

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The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction

The rare 'dinosaur egg' returning from extinction Asin tibuok is one of the world's rarest salts, and it's only produced on one...

13.03.2026 10

BBC

Claire Turrell

How self-drive tuk-tuks are transforming travel in Sri Lanka

A local startup is helping travellers experience Sri Lanka like a local – and changing lives in the process. I had pictured what my journey from...

23.06.2025 4

BBC

Claire Turrell

A fashion influencer's guide to Hong Kong

Angelababy has called Hong Kong home since she was a young girl. Here are her local insider picks, from shopping on Hollywood Road to hiking Dragon's...

31.01.2025 10

BBC

Claire Turrell

A beauty mogul's guide to luxury self-care in Dubai

Dubai is synonymous with luxury and pampering, and Huda Beauty founder Huda Kattan knows where to find it. Here are her Dubai picks, from heavenly...

23.01.2025 10

BBC

Claire Turrell

A purification ceremony to cleanse body and soul

A purification ceremony in Bali is trending on TikTok. While some locals welcome the interest, others are concerned that their religion is becoming a...

11.01.2025 7

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Claire Turrell

Thunder tea rice: The 2,000-year-old grain bowl

Thousands of miles from where the 2,000-year-old grain bowl called lei cha, or "thunder tea rice", was first created in China, Hakka chef Pang Kok...

06.01.2025 10

BBC

Claire Turrell