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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...
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,...
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...
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...
Cuba Resorts that are Simply Awesome
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
More Than Just a Southeast Asian Food Festival
By Ricky Matthew
The upcoming Southeast Asia Festival is more than just a weekend food festival; it’s a vibrant, multi-sensory journey through one of the...
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...
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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The World’s Most Dangerous Airlines
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
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...
Epic Southeast Asia Festival Attracts 25,000 Visitors
It’s back and bigger: 8 March 2025
By Ricky Matthew
Auckland – New Zealand’s premier Southeast Asian Food, Business, Travel, Culture and Fashion Expo is back...
Once were headhunters.
Head-hunting is now outlawed in Borneo but it was once the test of manhood. Journey to the longhouses of Malaysian Borneo.
By Mel Fernandez
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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...
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...


















































