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25 Big Differences Between River & Ocean Cruises
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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...
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...
Cheapest Luxury Hotels in the World
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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."
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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...
How Much Should You Tip in Swiss Restaurants
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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...
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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...
A foodie’s guide to Melaka’s iconic cuisine
By Ricky Fernandez
MELAKA, Malaysia - Located just a short two-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur and a three to four-hour journey north of Singapore, Melaka...
The Chinese and Hindu Mythological Creatures Guarding Thailand’s 40,000 Temples
By Ricky Fernandez
BANGKOK, THAILAND - As tourists and locals enter one of Thailand’s 40,000 temples, they pass by a set of supernatural security guards.
Tall,...
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."
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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...
GONE TO GOA
Everything goes in Goa.
By Mel Fernandez, Travel Editor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqTFQaLfAxw
PANJIM, Goa – Brazilian-type fiestas with dancing and revelry that carry on till early dawn and three-hour...



















































