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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,...
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...
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...
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...
Reviving Tradition: The Korean Hanbok in the Modern World
By Ricky Matthew
AUCKLAND - In the vibrant tapestry of cultures that weave through New Zealand's diverse society, one tradition stands out as an exquisite...
Holiday on a ‘floating hotel’
By Mel Fernandez
The call of the sea becomes irresistible each time you think about that dream holiday of a lifetime you plan to take....
