Author: Eliza Thomas
Eliza loves long-distance travel, cold weather, and the beach. Her favourite city is Los Angeles and she believes no other country has a better food scene than Malaysia. You're welcome to try and change her mind.

Check-Ins: Nami By The Sea, Dungun, Terengganu
This little seaside hideaway is interesting in more ways than one!
Hello Zafigo Recap: Batik For A New Generation
How do you bring hundreds of years of tradition into 2021 and make it relevant while preserving culture? Fern Chua and Ariffa Maryam Yeop Abdul Mutalib tell us.
8 Places In Malaysia Named After Significant Women
Malaysia has named popular streets, landmarks, and monuments after some incredible women, but we could do with more!
10 OTT Attractions To Check Out In China That Are Not The Great Wall
When one brings up tourist attractions in China, the Great Wall is very likely the first one to come to one’s mind. But once you’re done with the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the terracotta army, and the pandas, what do you do? Here’s a list of super-interesting, but just-as-odd attractions that’ll definitely…
10 KL Parks To Explore Once FMCO Lifts
Being in total lockdown for the third time isn't a nice feeling at all, but here's are some parks in and around KL to look forward to exploring when we're able to go out and play in the outside world again!
Women’s Health Month Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving
It may no longer be May but we're celebrating women and women's health all year round! Zafigo readers still get to embark on a journey to better health with some exclusive discounts from our partner brands. Check it out!
Indonesia Preps To Reignite International Tourism, Malaysian Police Quash 8pm Curfew Rumour, & More
Indonesia is getting ready to welcome international tourists, and Malaysian police deny 'no cars past 8pm rumour that's been circulating – these and some more travel news from around the world that you may have missed this week!
Japan Grows Travel Ban List, Italy Issues ‘Green Pass’ For Quarantine-Less Travel, & More
Vaccines, travel bans, and more COVID-19 travel updates – here's some travel news from around the world that you may have missed this week!
The Maldives Bans South Asian Visitors, Malaysia-Singapore Compassionate Travel Passage Opens, & More
COVID-19 cases soar in the Maldives, New Zealand is exploring quarantine-free travel routes with other countries, and some other travel stories you may have missed this week.
Over RM400 Worth Of Prizes To Be Won This Women’s Health Month
To celebrate Women’s Health Month, Zafigo is giving you a chance to walk away with a self-care starter box worth over RM400 that will keep you healthy and strong body, mind, and spirit. Find out more here!
MCO 3.0 Hits Malaysia, Australia Bans Citizens Returning From India, & More
This is your weekly world travel news roundup, and oh what a week it’s been with Australia and Malaysia dominating this week's travel news headlines!
Celebrate Your Mental & Physical Health With These Discounts
And yes, we have exclusive discounts for Zafigo readers. These brands and their products and services will have your mind, body, spirit, and surroundings in the pink of health. Tap in!
What You Missed On The Busy Reading Books Podcast This Month
In case you didn’t know, we started our very own podcast about books, hosted by Marina Mahathir! Here’s what you’ve missed so far.
Iftar Indulgence: 8 Incredible Hotel Buffets You Don’t Want To Miss This Ramadan
No Malaysian Ramadan is complete without digging in at least one of the incredibly satisfying buka puasa buffet at any one of Kuala Lumpur’s various hotels. Selamat berpuasa y’all!
No Interstate Travel This Raya, KLIA Introduces Calm Room For Autistic Travellers & More (16 Apr)
Catch up on this week's travel news from around the world.
Up The Ante: 6 Virtual Fitness Challenges You Should Try Out
If you need the motivation to workout at home, these fun virtual challenges with Chloe Ting, Blogilates, Fit & Well and more, will do just the trick!
Cuba Try: 8 Easy-Peasy One-Pot Recipes That Will Impress
Minimise your post-meal wash-ups with these simple yet oh-so-tasty recipes that will be sure to put a smile on anybody's face.
3 Women Fined RM5K For Unapproved Travel, CMCO Extended, And Free Bus Travel For Women In Punjab (2 Apr)
Missed this week's news and updates in world travel? We're here to get you up to speed!
10 Quick Asian Meals To Attempt At Home During The Movement Control Order
With wanderlust running high, and being unable to leave the house, we thought we’d bring the world into our homes using one of the best ways possible – food! Here are some of our favourite Asian recipes for you to try out in your kitchen.
10 Movies To Satiate Your Wanderlust (For Now)
For those of you who are yearning for adventure in a foreign land, here’s a shortlist of movies that may help temporarily stave off the cravings, and inspire your next trip for when the COVID-19 pandemic dies down.
Eco-Picks: Planet-Friendly Products We Love
We’re trying to be pals to the planet because it’s the only home we’ve got! Here's a list of eco-friendly products we've been enjoying this month.
Get To Know These 7 Inspiring Malaysian Women
These incredible women really prove that you’re able to do anything you set your mind to.
Can We Travel After Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine?
Since the vaccine is here, will international air travel go back to what it was?
7 Events Celebrating International Women’s Day 2021
Can we get three cheers for all the women of the world?























