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WIN THIS! Up To RM8,800 Worth Of Facials Up For Grabs
Zafigo partners with Beaute Library for its biggest giveaway yet!
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?
From Wanderlust To Wanderlost: Malaysians Suffer From Travel Blues The Most
Travelling abroad has always been an escape mechanism for Malaysians. The pandemic has put a stop to that and it’s affecting us more than we realise.
Marina Mahathir On 2020: The Longest And Shortest Year Of Our Lives
Marina Mahathir on taking the (difficult) lessons learnt in 2020 to build on the renewed hope and promises of 2021.
Hello Zafigo Recap: Rounding Up 2020
A recap of our Hello Zafigo conversations, and all the outstanding guests who enlightened us with their travel stories and expertise.
ZafigoZine: Ringing In The Year #ToBe
This year was quite the whirlwind of events, but here’s hoping 2021 brings us endless possibilities of the positive kind…
Hello Zafigo Recap: Reinventing Travel In 2021
It’s been a long decade this past year, but the lessons we’ve learned will last a lifetime. We spoke to representatives of Google and Klook on insights they’ve gotten from Malaysian travellers this year, and how we can apply these trends to 2021.
Hello Zafigo Session #12 | New Year Travel Trends: Reinventing Vacations
In this final session of Hello Zafigo Season 2, we speak to the experts from Google and Klook to get some insight on what 2021 has in store for travel.
Feel Good News To End A Stressful Week: Best Holiday Destinations For 2021, Inspiring Podcasts, And More (6 Nov)
What a month this week has been. We promise there's no mention of the US elections here.
Hello Zafigo Session #11 | Have Followers, Will Travel: Influencer Tourism
Want to know the ins and outs of life as a travel influencer? Join us this 13 November as we chat with Thuymi Do, Pashmina Binwani, and Mynn Lee.
Penang’s Assam Laksa #7 World’s Best Dish, Singapore Airlines Opens Pop-Up Restaurant, and More (30 Oct)
Look Ma(laysia), we made it on another international list again!
All You Need To Know During CMCO 2.0, Experience Thrills And Chills With Airbnb, And More (23 Oct)
Ways to keep yourself entertained during the CMCO through TV shows and online Halloween parties, and if you're not under the CMCO, a list of unique places to visit this year.
Hello Zafigo Session #10 | Creative Destinations: Travelling Through Journalling & Art
Come fuel your creative juices with urban sketcher, Gladys Teo-Simpson and destination wedding photographer Jane Lee, happening this 31 October.
Hello Zafigo Recap: Perseverance Is Key
What do you get when you have a visually-impaired Assistant Professor of Bioengineering, and a national para-athlete on a show together? Inspiring stories that’ll make your heart full, and hopefully, be an advocate for accessible tourism for all.
CMCO 2.0: Stay Home And Flatten The Curve, Please? And More News You May Have Missed (16 Oct)
All the glitters is not (E)MAS.
CMCO 2.0: Dos and Don’ts (13 October)
Everything you need to know about the standard operating procedures during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).
Hello Zafigo Session #9 | Exploring The World Without Limits
Veteran newscaster, Y.B. Senator Ras Adiba Radzi, and Assistant Professor of Bioengineering, Dr Mona Minkara, join us in an upcoming session of Hello Zafigo.
Starting Young: Tips & Tricks For Travelling With Kids
The second episode of Hello Zafigo Season 2 sees seasoned travellers Deborah Chan and Lu Sean Seah share their experiences of world travel with their little ones.
No Inter-District Travel In Sabah, ‘Revenge Travel’ in China, And More (2 Oct)
Your weekly roundup of travel news.
Hello Zafigo Session #8 | Holi-dates: Creating Meaningful Family Vacations
Join us this 3rd October in a session that discusses why travelling with children from a young age is an experience that plays a vital role in their growth.
Red Hong Yi: The Artist Who Paints Without A Paintbrush
In our first episode of the new season of Hello Zafigo, we spoke to the contemporary artist on her creative process, how many tea bags it took to create a portrait of a teh tarik man, and why bringing your heart to work is the best thing an artist can do.
What’s Happening Around The World & How You Can Help
While the pandemic is a real concern, there are still millions of others who face bigger problems. Here’s what’s going on in the world (Malaysia included) and what you can do to help.
Hello Zafigo’s Kicking Off Season 2 With Red Hong Yi
Red Hong Yi kicks off the second season of who joins Marina Mahathir in a conversation titled The Art Of Travel: Finding Inspiration In The Journey.























