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5 Things Flight Travelers Want
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
Fiesta Pilipinas Comes Full Circle
By Ricky Matthew
AUCKLAND - The distance between New Zealand and the Philippines is nearly 8000km, but what separates Filipinos from their homeland is more...
Malaysia’s Spin on Universal Studios
By Ricky Fernandez
MELAKA, Malaysia - Everyone under the sun has heard of the Universal Studios theme park locations in Singapore, Hollywood, Japan, Beijing and...
Celebrating Songkran: Thailand’s Joyful New Year Tradition
AUCKLAND - Every April, the streets of Thailand come alive with laughter, color, and the splash of water as locals and visitors alike celebrate...
Cruises of a Lifetime You Can Actually Afford
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...
Made with love and eaten to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival
By William Chen
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Cover photo: Aunty Yoke Har. photo credit / William Chen.
The Moon Cake Festival is based on the legend...
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...
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How to Choose the Best Cabin on a Cruise Ship
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...



















































