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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...
Holiday on a ‘floating hotel’
By Mel Fernandez
The call of the sea becomes irresistible each time you think about that dream holiday of a lifetime you plan to take....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 in Johor Bahru,...
