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Once were headhunters.
Head-hunting is now outlawed in Borneo but it was once the test of manhood. Journey to the longhouses of Malaysian Borneo.
By Mel Fernandez
Photo Credit:...
Welcoming the New Year, Filipino Style: A Nostalgic Celebration for Filipino-Kiwis
For Filipinos living in New Zealand, there is nothing quite like the festive traditions of their homeland, especially when it comes to ringing in...
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...
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...
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...
Belmont Hotel Manila: A great place to recharge, live it up,...
ROOM REPORT
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...
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 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...
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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...
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...
Coolest Small Towns in America 2015
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
USA Resorts Awesome for Lovers
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
"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...
Brunei: The Quaint Sultanate
By Mel Fernandez
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - You get that million-dollar feeling the moment you arrive in Bandar Seri Begawan (Bandar for short) - Brunei’s...
