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How to Choose the Best Cabin on a Cruise Ship
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
Southeast Asia Festival returns to Hamilton after blockbuster debut
By Ricky Fernandez
Photo credit: Jille Cristobal
Hamilton – New Zealand's premier Southeast Asia Festival (https://seasia.co.nz/) returns to Hamilton for its second appearance on Saturday, 15 August...
Unique Countryside Tour in Toscany
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
Avoid These Three Pastravel Scams
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...

















































