Author: Rathika Sheila
Writes occasionally, drinks wine frequently, and prays that Chris Evans is her soulmate every day.

Eat and Drink Your Way Through Penang At These 8 Cafes
More places to add to the ever-growing list of where to eat/drink in Penang – especially if you’re looking for Vietnamese egg coffee, locally-made kefirs, toddy, and more!
Travel News You May Have Missed: IKEA Vacations In A Box, Airports Fighting COVID-19, And More (14 August)
Malaysia-Singapore hit its travel quota for three days, Google Travel adds more features to its service to ensure safe travelling for you and your wallet.
7 Virtual Events Worth Staying Home For
Whether you’re a foodie who is eager to learn how to make nyonya kuih, or wants to join conversations on politics, business, and science, or if you’d like to watch independent films, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Travel News You May Have Missed: SEA Slowly Opens Up And Malaysians Welcome To The UK (7 August)
Countries are opening their borders for foreign travel and tourism, the US lifts its advisory on international travel and more.
11 Airbnb’s Around Malaysia Perfect For Weekend Getaways
Staycation out of the city without travelling too far at these stunning homes that you'll absolutely love. Enjoy quality time with your family and friends hiking, lounging by the pool, waking up to the view of the South China Sea and more!
#SapotLokal: Malaysian Made Masks And Sanitisers
Wear your masks and sanitise your hands lah. If you need a refill of either, here are 10 homegrown brands to get your 'new normal' essentials with.
Air Travel In Malaysia Is Recovering, Sustainable Travel Is Thriving (20 July)
Travel news you may have missed! Countries are opening their borders for remote work for up to a year, and we’re finding new ways to travel without moving.
Travel News You May Have Missed: No More In-Flight Magazines, Meals Or Pillows? (13 July)
Singapore Airlines introduces new surcharge, Albania reopens its borders, Tom Hanks celebrates his 64th birthday in Greece and more.
Extra, Extra, Read All About It: Travel News You May Have Missed (6 July)
The reopening of Taj Mahal has been postponed, Bali opens its borders in September, and Florida COVID-19 case numbers are wild!
The New Normal: 10 Places To Staycation & Chill Across Malaysia
There's a place for everyone – creative nomads, divers, hikers, or if you simply want to treat yourself, and after the year we've had, you deserve it. Here are some of the best places to stay across Malaysia for a microdose of travel.
Check-Ins After COVID-19: New Hotel Checklists & SOPs
The Malaysian Association of Hotels put together guidelines for establishments to follow to make guests feel more comfortable and secure during this RMCO period.
8 Countries With ZERO Active COVID-19 Cases To Put On Your Travel List
While some of us may be looking to plan local holidays since borders haven’t opened yet, that doesn’t mean planning for travelling abroad needs to be put on the backburner. Here are a few tiny, lesser-known countries that are without active COVID-19 cases to consider putting on your list.
Looking After Your Mental Health During COVID-19 According To A Clinical Psychologist
We spoke to Joel Low, the Director and Clinical Psychologist of The Mind Psychological Services and Training for helpful and healthy advice on how we can look after our mental health during the Movement Control Order.
The Future Of Travel: Credits, Vouchers, & Refunds
With airlines temporarily suspending its service due to COVID-19, the travel industry is anticipating a USD314 billion loss in ticket sales. These airlines also have to manage the aftermath of the cancellation of thousands of flights — consumers who are waiting anxiously for their refunds.
A Peek At Your World: #ViewFromMyWindow
We’d love to see the view from your home! Show us what it’s like where you are, and what made your day.
Love Letters To The Things We Miss
Being made to stay home because of the Movement Control Order here in Kuala Lumpur has given me time to reflect on the little things that used to make my day feel complete.
Living With Pets In Quarantine
We got some of the fur parents on team Zafigo to share what it’s like caring for pets during the quarantines and movement control orders of COVID-19, especially those with special needs.
Building Homes For 17 Orang Asli Families In 3 Days
In collaboration with the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, EPIC Homes has launched a community service initiative called Malaysian Women Unite, which aims to highlight the importance and need for a healthier and more sustainable society.
The World’s Cheapest Cities To Travel To
Columbus Direct has put together a list of the most popular cities using various metrics to reveal which are the cheapest destinations to explore in 24 hours.
The 10 Most Useful Languages To Know When Travelling
One important and useful thing to do before travelling to a destination is to learn a few words and phrases in the local language. According to a report done by the World Economic Forum in 2016, these are the 10 most powerful languages to know.
Zafigo Updates: What You Need To Know About COVID-19
COVID-19 is spread from humans-to-humans, and is being compared to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) epidemic that happened in 2002 and 2003.
What You Need To Know About Hidden-City Ticketing
Some travellers have found a cheat-sheet of sorts to flying for cheaper prices. One such method is through hidden-city ticketing.
5 Ways To Stay Productive While Travelling
There’s plenty of fun to be had on your break but why go to the extremes of temporarily giving up everything from your day to day when you can do it in small doses?
Fire & Ice Holidays: The Travel Trend To Experience The Best Of Both Worlds
Time describes it as, “Fire and ice trips – one jaunt that juxtaposes two staggeringly different climates (usually one snowy, one sunny) — offer more variety and experiences than a single trip to one destination might.”
























