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Using A Dawn Simulator Alarm To Combat Jet Lag
Jet lag can end up making a trip overwhelming or perhaps even make you dread it a little. However, thanks to dawn simulator alarms, you can prevent this.5 Weekend Trips To Take From Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has a little something for every type of traveller, and to get some sweet relief from the constant humidity and hustle and bustle of the capital city of Colombo, a short getaway is necessary sometimes.A Note From Marina Mahathir On ZafigoX 2020
Unbelievably, we’re in the eighth week of the Movement Control Order here in Malaysia, a period when we’ve had to adjust our lives in big and small ways.Bathing In The Holy Waters Of Bali’s Tirta Empul Temple, Indonesia
It is said the springs that feed Pura Tirta Empul – also known as The Holy Water Temple – in Bali, Indonesia were created by the God Indra. It is also believed that these waters have healing properties, hence why people from all over visit this beautiful temple and bathe in the holy water.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.Ever Wondered What It’s Like At The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)? Here’s A Guide To No Man’s Land
The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) attracts more than 1.2 million visitors each year. It is a two-metre-wide stretch of land that runs the length of the Korean peninsula.How Will Travel Change For Me Personally
As a team that travels heavily for both business and pleasure, travel suspensions have been particularly sad for us here at Zafigo, but we know that it is necessary so that we too may return to what is now known as the ‘new normal’. We share our thoughts on how we think travel will be…Taking A Foodie Stroll Down Memory Lane In Tokyo, Japan
Omoide Yokocho - or Memory Lane as it's called in English – is a small group of alleys filled with around 60 tiny restaurants and bars. It’s also just around the corner from the world’s busiest train station – Shinjuku.The Top Travel Apps You Need To Navigate Malaysia (& Some Of Southeast Asia)
Whether you’re a local staycationing or travelling within Malaysia or a foreigner planning a visit to the country, these travel apps will make your time travelling around easier.Online Jobs You Can Earn From Right Now
There are a variety of online jobs you can earn from right now. This will allow you to work and save from the comfort of your own home, but also, once the lockdown measures have been lifted, you can earn while you travel too.Food’s Gone Digital: Hunting For Ramadan Eats Online
Ramadan is different this year. Here's a list of where you can order your buka puasa fare online and, in the true spirit of the holy month, we’ve also listed some ways you can bless others in need with the gift of food.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.