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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...
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...
Malaysia’s Surprising Maori Connection.
Preserving Melaka’s Culture: Lessons for Aotearoa
By Ricky Fernandez
MELAKA, Malaysia - The beginning of the 20th century was an alarming period for Māori culture. It...
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
By Ricky Fernandez
BANGKOK - Rarely does a fruit polarise opinions as much as the durian. The Southeast Asian “king of fruits” is loved by...
10 Myths About Cruise Ships and Cruising
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 Airport Expenses to Avoid
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
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Your rights when something goes wrong on NZ domestic flights
Consumer's Sahar Lone said in a situation were bags are lost or damaged on a domestic flight, up to $2000 per bag can be...
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...
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...
Diwali lights up out West.
DIWALI LIGHTS UP OUT WEST
By Ricky Matthew
West Auckland’s Diwali Mela Shines Bright with Local Pride
WEST AUCKLAND – For more than two decades Diwali, or...
Yummy Honeymoons for Food Travelers
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
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...
