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The ‘Taj Mahal’ of the Philippines
MassKara Festival is Bacolod City’s famous annual celebration, held every October to showcase the city’s resilience, creativity, and joyful spirit through colorful masks and...
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...
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....
Cultural events poised for a robust resurgence.
The return of ethnic events to cater to pent-up demand is news worth celebrating.
By Ricky Matthew
AUCKLAND - Cultural events are an integral part of...
Rakhigarhi: Journey to an ancient metropolis
By Padma Krishnan
“Go to the other mound, there is a skeleton,” a family on their way out tells me, as I stand baffled at...
Philippines named as Asia’s best cruise destination
MANILA – The Philippines clinched for the first time the title of Asia's Best Cruise Destination 2023 at the World Cruise Awards in Dubai,...
Don’t Make These Rookie Travel Mistakes
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
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...
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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...
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...
5 Ways to Do Tokyo Like a Chef
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
From Paris to Prague on Water
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
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 -...
Malaysia Ramps Up Promotion to Bolster Tourism
AUCKLAND – Over the past six months, Malaysia has been top of mind for Kiwis as Tourism Malaysia intensifies its promotional efforts. Malaysia has...


















































