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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...
A foodie’s guide to Melaka’s iconic cuisine
By Ricky Fernandez
MELAKA, Malaysia - Located just a short two-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur and a three to four-hour journey north of Singapore, Melaka...
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...
Event showcases all of Southeast Asia under one roof.
Auckland - New Zealand's premier Southeast Asian Food, Travel, Culture and Fashion Expo is back for its third year running. The Southeast Asia Festival...
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...
