Petty Pandean-Elliott on the archipelago of spice

© Provided by National Post U.K.-based chef Petty Pandean-Elliott is the author of three Indonesian cookbooks. PHOTOS COURTESY OF PETTY PANDEAN-ELLIOTT/GETTY IMAGES Our cookbook of the week is The Indonesian Table by Petty Pandean-Elliott. To try a recipe from the book, check out: crudité, tempeh and tofu with shrimp paste sambal; pork satay with chili, … Read more

10 affordable holiday destinations abroad during Eid holidays

With the Eid holidays here, many are looking for affordable and exciting travel destinations abroad.  Fortunately, there are numerous options available that offer unique experiences without breaking the bank.  There is something for everyone, from stunning beaches to ancient architecture and rich cultural heritage. During the long holiday of Eid, a considerable number of individuals … Read more

Vietnam among top 10 most attractive destinations in Asia: The Travel

The Travel, a well-known travel site in Canada, has ranked Vietnam in the fifth place on a list of the top 10 most attractive destinations in Asia.   A view of Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province. (Photo: VNA)    According to the magazine, Vietnam is one of the most peaceful countries in the … Read more

Thai artists bring creativity to fight against pollution

CHIANG MAI, Thailand — When it comes to air pollution in the north of Thailand, there are plenty of canaries in the proverbial coal mine. Red flags indicating the seriousness of this perennial problem — which flares up during the increasingly unpredictable open burning season — include a rising incidence of pulmonary cancers in the … Read more

‘Breathtaking’ country named the world’s most beautiful – full list | Travel News | Travel

Even the most urban destinations have incredible pockets of natural beauty, such as London’s many green spaces. But according to a new ranking from SportsCoverDirect, one country is the most beautiful in the world. Japan was the winning country and was trending as a holiday destination across Google search, Instagram and TikTok. While Japan is … Read more

The Rare Beauty of Southeast Asia’s Rainforests

Inspired by the memory of a Jesuit’s decades-old photo albums—and Pope Francis’ call to “care for our common home”—wildlife photographer and conservationist Michael Patrick Davidson spent a month amid the biodiverse, endangered forests of Southeast Asia. He returned with a commitment to share what he learned. Above: A long-tailed macaque (Macara fascicularis) with her young … Read more

The world’s most beautiful country is ‘breathtaking’ – full list of stunning hotspots | Travel News | Travel

Even the most urban destinations have incredible pockets of natural beauty, such as London’s many green spaces. But according to a new ranking from SportsCoverDirect, one country is the most beautiful in the world. Japan was the winning country and was trending as a holiday destination across Google search, Instagram and TikTok. While Japan is … Read more

Eleven stranded Indonesian fishermen rescued by helicopter

STORY: According to a statement from Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) an aircraft was diverted to rescue the fishermen from Bedwell Island, approximately 313 km west of Broome, Western Australia. They were stranded for six days without food and water. “A second vessel with 9 crew sank in the extreme weather conditions. The one remaining … Read more

Malaysians living abroad missing raya festivities back home

KUALA LUMPUR – Azira Aziz has been living in Oslo, Norway, since 2011. Her husband Faizul Akmal Ahmad Rodi works as an engineer there and they celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri each year with the local Muslim community. This year, they received an invitation to attend a Raya gathering at the Indonesian Embassy in Oslo. “On … Read more