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Tai Ping Shan and the backstreets of old Hong Kong

29th April 202013th January 2025 The Mango Road 0 Comments Stories min read

Tai Ping Shan and the backstreets of old Hong Kong On the morning of January 25, 1841, Captain Belcher and

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Anak Krakatau erupts

11th April 20208th November 2023 The Mango Road 0 Comments min read

Anak Krakatau erupts sending up a fifteen-kilometre column of ash Indonesian volcano, Anak Krakatau has erupted sending a plume of

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Green Day new dates

9th April 20202nd May 2023 The Mango Road 0 Comments min read

Green Day have announced new dates for their Asia tour. The shows were originally scheduled to take place during March

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Komodo dragons join the jet-set

6th April 20202nd May 2023 The Mango Road 0 Comments min read

Komodo dragons join the jet-set Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia is scheduled to become an international

Thailand, Vietnam opening up Bangkok by foot - Temples, Palaces and Parks

Features Thailand

Bangkok on foot – Temples, palaces and parks

4th April 20207th October 2024 The Mango Road 0 Comments Stories min read

Bangkok by foot – Temples, Palaces and Parks as well as ornate bridges and shophouses. On foot is by far the best way to see this awesome city

Features Laos

Watching the river flow – Luang Prabang 25 years ago

21st March 20206th November 2023 The Mango Road 0 Comments Stories min read

It was a bit of a white knuckle descent but all that whirling land out of the port side window was an impressive sight.

Eating Hong Kong

A spot of Lunch at Tai O Lookout

7th March 20206th November 2023 The Mango Road 0 Comments air_eat min read

A spot of Lunch at Tai O Lookout 1/F, Tai O Heritage Hotel, Shek Tsai Po Street, Tai O Lantau

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South China Tigers Fixtures

3rd March 20202nd May 2023 The Mango Road 0 Comments min read

South China Tigers Fixtures kick off Hong Kong rugby fans suffering withdrawal symptoms from the postponement of the annual sevens

Features Thailand

Historic towns of the Sukhothai Kingdom

29th February 202020th January 2025 The Mango Road 0 Comments Stories min read

Historic Towns of the Sukhothai Kingdom Two locations close to Sukhothai that form part of the same group of UNESCO

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Skynest for Kiwi travellers

27th February 20202nd May 2023 The Mango Road 0 Comments min read

Skynest for Kiwi travellers Air New Zealand is planning to launch the Skynest, a lie-flat bed for economy class travellers.

Lady Gaga will be playing four nights at the National Stadium in Singapore on May 18th, 19th, 21st and 24th. Tickets here Tickets here

TOUR Alexander Stewart will be bringing his Bleeding Hearts tour to Asia for a few select shows in May. Dates are 24th – The Platform, Menara KEN TTDI, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 26th – Esplanade Annexe Studio, Singapore; 28th – Future Theater, Bandai Namco Shanghai Cultural Center, Shanghai, China. Tickets here

TOUR Canadian trio Valley will be touring their third album Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden in June. dates are: June 3rd – Osaka, BigCat; June 4th – Nagoya, Nagoya Club Quattro; June 5th – Tokyo, Zepp Diver City; June 7th – Shanghai, Modern Sky Lab; June 9th – Bangkok Samyan Mitrtown Hall; June 11th – Taipei, Taipei Legacy; June 13th – Singapore, Capitol Theatre; June 15th – New Frontier Theater, Quezon City, Philippines. Tickets here

FESTIVAL The Rainforest World Music Festival will take to the stage in Sarawak, Malaysia, from July 20th to 22nd. The event, now in its 28th year, showcases traditional and modern music from around the world, as well as local artists.

The theme this year is “Connections: One Earth, One Love” and heading the show will be Al McKay, Guitarist and Musical Director of the highly acclaimed funk/Soul/Jazz outfit, Earth, Wind and Fire. Also on the bill will be Otyken from Siberia and, representing their home, At Adau, who blend ancestral traditions with contemporary world music.

There are also workshops to encourage greater participation in culture and creativity as well as music and dance. And, of course, there will be some awesome food. More info here and tickets here

TOUR Eric Clapton will be playing eight nights at the Nippon Budokan on April 14, 16, 18, 19, 21, 24, 26 and 27. Tickets are selling fast get yours here