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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...
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,...
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...
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...
5 Airport Expenses to Avoid
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
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
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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...
5 Things Flight Travelers Want
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...
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...
