Culture

Growing up, I dismissed yee sang—but learning its symbolism reshaped how I understand Malaysian heritage and identity.

Considering Eid travel? Almaty offers halal dining, mountain scenery, cultural traditions, and meaningful ways to celebrate in Kazakhstan.

Melaka’s San Pedro Festival celebrates Portuguese-Eurasian heritage through fishing traditions, faith, food, and Kristang culture at the Portuguese Settlement.

Malaysia’s fading traditions endure through workshops and immersive cultural experiences that still allow travellers to learn firsthand.

A cultural guide to the 15 days of Chinese Lunar New Year traditions, meanings, and evolving modern practices.

Discover Malaysia’s traditional crafts — from songket to sign painting — and the makers preserving heritage skills.

Viennese coffee culture is a must-experience tradition, with historic cafes offering travellers a timeless taste of Vienna.

Discover these must-read books with strong female leads that explore diverse womanhood, empowerment, and resilience across various literary genres.

Explore Portugal’s seasonal festivals through traditional dishes that reveal how food, culture and celebration shape each time of year.

Our founder, Marina Mahathir, reflects on her travels in 2025 and ZafigoX this year, plus what’s in store for 2026.

Travel across Türkiye to discover its oldest bread-making traditions, from archaeological finds to modern bakeries, that keep the country’s timeless flavours alive.

If you’ve encountered urban sketchers in the wild but have been too intimidated to try it out yourself, this is your sign to start! They’re a friendly bunch.

Itching for your next big adventure? These Netflix programmes are the perfect watch to inspire ideas for your travels.

From historical preservation to extraordinary sculptures, these are some of the world’s most beautiful open-air museums.

A ticket to globe-trotting adventures and scenic wonders, no passport required. If you’re dreaming of escaping it all, here are some films to watch now.

Girlhood is complicated, but finding the right book isn't. This list brings together 5 books that perfectly capture the messy, tender, and deeply human experiences of growing up.

With beautiful reading rooms and a massive literary collection, bibliophiles have no reason to skip the State Library Victoria when in Melbourne.

Can’t trick-or-treat in Malaysia? No worries. Gather your friends, grab the popcorn, and let these spine-tingling horror flicks do the haunting instead.

Malaysia’s architectural landscape tells the rich story of its multicultural heritage and tumultuous past. The best part? You can visit these stunning spots.

Entering your feminist era? Add these books to your reading list. Even if you’re a seasoned feminist, there’s always something new to learn in our ever-changing world.

Are you an urban sketcher? Phuket Old Town offers a lot of charm and character to add to your sketchbook. Here are a few spots to visit.

The story of Ugyen in Lunana gives us a glimpse into the slow-paced, highland life of the Bhutanese.

Does the dark and morbid bring you comfort? Here are festivals of the dead you can experience while you’re out exploring the world.

We can’t stop talking about these Malaysian icons. With the kind of legacy they have left or are leaving behind, it’s impossible to.