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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...
ASEAN Tourism Forum: An insight into trends, challenges, opportunities for region
By Ricky Fernandez
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia - The annual ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2025 was held from 15-20 January in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, with over...
Malaysia Ramps Up Promotion to Bolster Tourism
AUCKLAND – Over the past six months, Malaysia has been top of mind for Kiwis as Tourism Malaysia intensifies its promotional efforts. Malaysia has...
Matakana Beckons.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HczawJJotRE&t=94s
BUCKET LIST DESTINATION JUST A SHORT HOP AWAY.
By Mel Fernandez
Video credit: GreVie Diaries (Greg Godin)
MATAKANA – Here’s a side trip that should be at...
Focus is on future proofing travel as ‘Visit Malaysia 2026’ campaign ramps up
By Ricky Fernandez
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia - Ahead of the ‘Visit Malaysia 2026’ campaign, Malaysia hosted The ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2025 in Johor Bahru,...
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,...
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...
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...
New & Remodeled Las Vegas Hotels
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
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...
