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.

I Bought A Flight Ticket To Travel During The COVID-19 Pandemic
In a time when the entire world is shut down and travel is prohibited due to the deadly disease that is COVID-19, I bought a flight ticket to Los Angeles, in the good ol’ USA.
Flying During COVID-19: Can We Still Trust Air Travel?
Is cabin air quality safe? Airbus’ executive vice president of engineering, Jean-Brice Dumont answers this and other pressing questions laying heavy on everybody’s minds regarding the COVID-19 virus and the safety of air travel moving forward.
Experiencing Life In Slo-Mo On Belitung Island, Indonesia
The tiny island of Belitung which is located to the east of Sumatra, Indonesia is the place to be if you’re looking to put a pause on your busy life as you know it and just take things as they come.
8 Days In Sri Lanka: 8 Tips For A First-Time Female Backpacker
Our fun-but-hectic itinerary covered Colombo–Ella–Nuwara Eliya–Mirissa–Galle–Colombo. At some point in the planning stage, it became very obvious that our usual travel luggage wasn’t going to be practical or convenient. That is how our trip to Sri Lanka unexpectedly turned into our first experience at backpacking.
10 Best Tips We Received On Managing Quarantine
With the plethora of important tips, advice, ideas, and suggestions going around during this time, we found the following most useful to maintain ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally during this COVID-19 pandemic.
First Edition: Introducing ZafigoZine
Staying home is absolutely necessary right now, but it doesn't come easy for some. To help keep your wanderlust alive, here's the first edition of ZafigoZine, a bite-sized compilation of helpful ideas and suggestions on how you can keep from going stir-crazy while in quarantine.
8 Western Dishes To Fire Up In The Kitchen During Quarantine
Get ready to take your taste buds on a culinary journey through Europe and North America with these easy-but-just-as-delicious recipes that you can replicate from the comforts of your home.
Check-ins: Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas
One of Johor's latest vacation offerings is the luxurious Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas. Situated along the 17-km beachfront of Desaru Coast, it is part of a premium integrated destination resort that also features a golf course, conference centre, themed water park, retail village, and other resorts.
Know Your Terms: A Handy COVID-19 Glossary
A lot of names, terms, as well as health and medical jargons related to COVID-19 have been thrown about in the news and in conversations, leaving many of us confused. To help everyone keep on top of the pandemic, here are some of the more common terms going around, broken down for the everyday person.
6 Things To Do In Victoria, Australia In Winter 2020
While the northern hemisphere enjoys a warmer clime, it’s about to get nippy down under! Here are six things you shouldn’t miss out on if you’ll be travelling to Australia this winter.
Infographic: COVID-19 Facts And Tips To Keep You Safe
Arm yourself against the dreaded coronavirus with these facts about COVID-19 and useful tips on how to stay safe and prevent the spread of the virus.
Infographic: Expert Advice On COVID-19 Infection Prevention Beyond Masks And Gloves
With death tolls rising to over 3,386, tips and advice on how to prevent COVID-19 infection have been spreading like wildfire. James Robb, MD, FCAP, shares his expert advice on the best preventive measures against the spread of the coronavirus.
The Cost & Struggles Of Delayed & Cancelled Flights
Approximately 3.9 million flights were delayed by over 30 minutes or cancelled in 2018, affecting more than 470 million passengers.
10 Natural Wonders To Explore In Victoria, Australia
Victoria state in Australia is home to the city of Melbourne. If you’re planning a trip to this vibrant metropolitan anytime soon, we suggest a road trip to enjoy the best Victoria has to offer. Here are 10 awe-inspiring natural wonders for you to make like Dora and explore.
Running My First 10K At The Great Ocean Road Running Festival In Australia
There were serious runners who pushed off as fast as they could, leisurely strollers who looked determined to enjoy every bit of the 10k on their own time, and kids who would speed up and then slow down intermittently. Last but not least, there was me.
ZafigoX 2019: Highlights
ZafigoX 2019 happened the weekend of 21-22 September 2019 and what a weekend it was! Amazing women regaled us with their tales of strength, growth, and adventure.
The Great Ocean Road Running Festival
One of the biggest pulls to the Great Ocean Road has been the Great Ocean Road Running Festival (GORRF) that has flourished into a two-day event with numerous activities.
Letters From Latin America: An Introduction
Stories of the girl who hitchhiked from Sweden to Malaysia were all over the internet. But Petrina is more than just that.
4 ZafigoX 2018 Workshops That Will Take You Places
Check out these workshops at this exclusive three-day event happening from 9-11 November 2018 at The Gardens Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
Airbnbanned: Short-Term Lodging Services vs. Famous Cities
Here are some cities where you might want to just splurge on a hostel or hotel (instead of an airbnb) when visiting.



















