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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
A Winter’s Tale: How to colour your Christmas White
London is one of the most sought-after Christmas destinations around the world. The infamous ‘gloomy’ English weather and unending snowfall are attracting hoards of...
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...
Discover Thailand at ‘Thai Festival by the Bay 2024′
Get ready to experience Thailand’s rich culture, cuisine, and traditions at ‘Thai Festival by the Bay 2024’ at The Cloud in Tāmaki Makaurau.
The free...
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...
The ‘Taj Mahal’ of the Philippines
Ruminations at the Ruins
By Sheila Mariano
BACOLOD CITY – There are some negative memories that you wish could be totally wiped from the recesses of your...
