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Unique Elephant Experience
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
Diwali spotlights India’s diverse tapestry
By Ricky Matthew
Auckland - In a dazzling display of lights, culture, and unity, the BNZ Diwali Festival has once again etched its place as...
Cavite: An emerging food destination south of Manila
CAVITE CUISINES.
(cover photo:) Some of the food choices at Tanza town’s Calle Real. Calle Real is one of Cavite’s food establishments that offer...
More Than Just a Southeast Asian Food Festival
By Ricky Matthew
The upcoming Southeast Asia Festival is more than just a weekend food festival; it’s a vibrant, multi-sensory journey through one of the...
The World’s Most Tourist-Friendly Durian
By Ricky Fernandez
BANGKOK - Rarely does a fruit polarise opinions as much as the durian. The Southeast Asian “king of fruits” is loved by...
Eat like an Egyptian.
Exploring the Unique Flavours of Egyptian Cooking
By Ricky Matthew
AUCKLAND - Egyptian cuisine is a treasure trove of ancient flavours and traditional recipes that have...
Bottled curry sauce creators spice up the displays at culinary event
By Ricky Matthew
Cover photo: Food tasting at Sobhina's stand. Photo credit / Migrant News.
AUCKLAND – Although curry is an Indian dish modified for British...
Epic Southeast Asia Festival Attracts 25,000 Visitors
It’s back and bigger: 8 March 2025
By Ricky Matthew
Auckland – New Zealand’s premier Southeast Asian Food, Business, Travel, Culture and Fashion Expo is back...
Popular Destinations
Blue Eden: Hinatuan’s Enchanted River
By Ana Domingo
I first heard of the Enchanted River from my Director when producing a travel show years ago. He said, “We should go...
ASEAN Tourism Forum: An insight into trends, challenges, opportunities for region
By Ricky Fernandez
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia - The annual ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2025 was held from 15-20 January in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, with over...
The World’s Most Tourist-Friendly Durian
"The flesh is as white as snow, exceeds in delicacy of taste all our best European fruits, and none of ours can approach it."
By...
Once were headhunters.
Head-hunting is now outlawed in Borneo but it was once the test of manhood. Journey to the longhouses of Malaysian Borneo.
By Mel Fernandez
Photo Credit:...
6 Tips for Visiting Oslo in Winter
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
Kalinga smashes world record for gong players, ‘banga’ dancers
By Ricky Matthew
Photos: Julius Cutaran
AUCKLAND – On February 15 of this year the resounding clanging of thousands of brass gongs in the land locked province...


















































