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Kerikeri’s Magic Cottages
(above - photo credit: Magic Cottages)
By Dr Lilia Sevillano
There is a little slice of paradise tucked away about 20 minutes outside of Kerikeri town...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pistang Pilipino 2023: A Slam Dunk Revival Post-COVID.
By Ricky Matthew
ROTORUA - In a display of Filipino culture, community spirit, and sportsmanship, Pistang Pilipino 2023 took centre stage in Rotorua, making a...
Avoid These Three Pastravel Scams
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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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...
Avoid These Three Pastravel Scams
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
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...
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...
Coolest Small Towns in America 2015
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...
