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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...
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...
Mabel’s: Continuing the Legacy of Authentic Burmese Cuisine in Wellington
By Ricky Matthew
Wellington, New Zealand - Nestled in the heart of Wellington, Mabel's has been captivating taste buds and preserving the legacy of Burmese...
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...
Cultural events poised for a robust resurgence.
The return of ethnic events to cater to pent-up demand is news worth celebrating.
By Ricky Matthew
AUCKLAND - Cultural events are an integral part of...
25 Big Differences Between River & Ocean Cruises
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 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...
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...
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Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
Cultural events poised for a robust resurgence.
The return of ethnic events to cater to pent-up demand is news worth celebrating.
By Ricky Matthew
AUCKLAND - Cultural events are an integral part of...
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...
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...
Belmont Hotel Manila: A great place to recharge, live it up,...
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By Sheila Mariano
Resorts World Manila’s close proximity to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport terminal came as a surprise; as on this visit I...
Auckland’s K-fried chicken craze fires up expansion plans
By Ricky Matthew
Auckland – It seems that the public’s appetite for K-pop music, K-dramas and now K-fried chicken has no limits. In Auckland, the...
