The travel season to Asia is now underway. But this year, the idyllic image of a peaceful sandy beach has, in many cases, been replaced by heart-wrenching scenes after three simultaneous cyclones struck Southeast Asia, triggering landslides and severe flooding.

Roadside assistance over the phone might sound like a utopian dream. Yet many technical car issues can be resolved without anyone being physically present at the vehicle. What it does require, however, is extensive technical knowledge of car makers and models.

9/9/2025: For generations, the school summer holidays have been the untouchable peak season for trips abroad. But signs suggest that this seasonal pattern is slowly beginning to shift.