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  • ⚡️Zafigo Trailblazers 05: @francesca.albanese.unsr.opt | “I’m a traveller, but I’m never a tourist.” 💭 Taking a cue from Francesca Albanese, whom Zafigo met at the recent @ubudwritersfest, let’s remember that travelling is about more than just seeing new places. It’s also about understanding the people, cultures, and stories behind them. An Italian international lawyer and scholar, she is the first woman to serve as the @unitednations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967. Her work has taken her around the world, making her an avid traveller along the way. She is an affiliate scholar at the Institute for the Study of International Migration at Georgetown University and the author of several publications, including Palestinian Refugees in International Law (Oxford University Press, 2020) and J’Accuse (Fuoriscena, 2024). She has also worked with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). #ZafigoTravel #FrancescaAlbanese #HumanRights #Trailblazers
  • The Local Edit: Lina Tan | EPISODE 1 Malaysian producer and founder of @redcommfilms as well as @temuhouse , @linatsj , shares her favourite underrated local destination beyond the big screen. 🎬🌱 From visiting Istanbul while filming the Malaysian cult classic Istanbul Aku Datang to producing @khadamthemovie and exploring destinations around the world, nothing quite beats discovering a lesser-known gem right here at home in Malaysia.🇲🇾📍 And we mean it – take it from her, she even built an entire movie set there!✨ Credits📸:
Lina Tan
Red Communications #ZafigoTravel #TheLocalEdit #LinaTan #Khadam #SetJetting
  • Part 2: Dear wanderlusters, our founder, Marina Mahathir, believes there’s something special about being at a literary festival: the chance to meet authors you admire, stumble upon unexpected conversations, and connect with fellow book lovers. If you’ve never been to one, consider adding a literary festival to your travel bucket list. Marina takes us through four days at the @ubudwritersfest, from fangirling over literary idols to encounters with a stellar line-up of speakers, including @francesca.albanese.unsr.opt, @prabalgurung, Adania Shibli, @alisethiofficial, and many more. Read Marina’s full account of the experience at Zafigo.com now! #ZafigoTravel #UWRF2026 #LiteraryTravel #LiteratureLovers #WritersAndReaders
  • Part 1: A spellbinding moment as @alisethiofficial had the room hanging on every note at the recent @ubudwritersfest. This impromptu rendition took place during a panel session with renowned fashion designer, @prabalgurung, titled “Art, Apprenticeship, and Ambition” and moderated by @behavebandana, a culture journalist and sustainability advocate. The Pakistani-American singer, composer, and writer is best known for his global hit “Pasoori”. His music blends South Asian sounds, Sufi poetry, and contemporary pop. He was among the many inspiring talents Zafigo founder Marina Mahathir encountered during her fourth visit to the festival in Bali in October 2026. There is plenty more to discover from Marina’s Ubud adventures, so stay tuned! #ZafigoTravel #UWRF26 #PakistaniMusic #UbudWritersFestival