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,...
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 Johor Bahru, from...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Diwali spotlights India’s diverse tapestry
By Ricky Matthew
Auckland - In a dazzling display of lights, culture, and unity, the BNZ Diwali Festival has once again etched its place as...
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...






























