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Kalinga smashes world record for gong players, ‘banga’ dancers
By Ricky Matthew
Photos: Julius Cutaran
AUCKLAND – On February 15 of this year the resounding clanging of thousands of brass gongs in the land locked province...
Matakana Beckons.
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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...
America’s White Mountains
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
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,...
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...
Flores de Mayo Festival Blossoms in Aotearoa
By Ricky Matthew
Cover photo: The Santacruzan Pageant in the Philippines by Luigi Bertello
AUCKLAND – The Flores de Mayo Festival is an annual celebration that takes place throughout...
The ‘Taj Mahal’ of the Philippines
MassKara Festival is Bacolod City’s famous annual celebration, held every October to showcase the city’s resilience, creativity, and joyful spirit through colorful masks 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...
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Queenstown burger joint Fergburger apologises after customer receipt included racial slur
By Delphine Herbert, senior reporter, RNZ
Famous Queenstown burger restaurant Fergburger has apologised to a customer after an order receipt contained a racial slur.
A customer...
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...
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...
Yummy Honeymoons for Food Travelers
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
Taking things easy in Berastagi
By Mel Fernandez
BERASTAGI, INDONESIA - In the heart of the Bukit Barisan Range of North Sumatra, 1,400m (4,200ft) above sea level, lies Berastagi -...
Unique Elephant Experience
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
