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Welcoming the New Year, Filipino Style: A Nostalgic Celebration for Filipino-Kiwis
For Filipinos living in New Zealand, there is nothing quite like the festive traditions of their homeland, especially when it comes to ringing in...
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...
Flores de Mayo Festival Blossoms in Aotearoa
By Ricky Matthew
Cover photo: The Santacruzan Pageant in the Philippines by Luigi Bertello
AUCKLAND – The Flores de Mayo Festival is an annual celebration that takes place throughout...
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...
Where to Find Morocco’s True Flavors
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
Event showcases all of Southeast Asia under one roof.
Auckland - New Zealand's premier Southeast Asian Food, Travel, Culture and Fashion Expo is back for its third year running. The Southeast Asia Festival...
Kerikeri’s Magic Cottages
(above - photo credit: Magic Cottages)
By Dr Lilia Sevillano
There is a little slice of paradise tucked away about 20 minutes outside of Kerikeri town...
Southeast Asia Festival returns to Hamilton after blockbuster debut
By Ricky Fernandez
Photo credit: Jille Cristobal
Hamilton – New Zealand's premier Southeast Asia Festival (https://seasia.co.nz/) returns to Hamilton for its second appearance on Saturday, 15 August...
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Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
Mabel’s: Continuing the Legacy of Authentic Burmese Cuisine in Wellington
By Ricky Matthew
Wellington, New Zealand - Nestled in the heart of Wellington, Mabel's has been captivating taste buds and preserving the legacy of Burmese...
Avoid These Three Pastravel Scams
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
Brunei: The Quaint Sultanate
By Mel Fernandez
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - You get that million-dollar feeling the moment you arrive in Bandar Seri Begawan (Bandar for short) - Brunei’s...
Holiday on a ‘floating hotel’
By Mel Fernandez
The call of the sea becomes irresistible each time you think about that dream holiday of a lifetime you plan to take....
Taking things easy in Berastagi
By Mel Fernandez
BERASTAGI, INDONESIA - In the heart of the Bukit Barisan Range of North Sumatra, 1,400m (4,200ft) above sea level, lies Berastagi -...
