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6 Super Simple Money Saving Tips
With the average Malaysian’s salary falling for the first time since 2010, people have had to give up luxuries like travel to make ends meet. But even though we need to be careful with our money now more than ever, there are things you can do to boost your chances of successfully saving money.
#CutiCutiMalaysia: 7 Cool Things To Do Once Interstate Borders Open
From glamping in a glass treehouse to sipping cocktails at a speakeasy bar, add these seven bucket list-worthy activities (and their breathtaking venues) into your local travel checklist.
6 Ideas To Help You Travel The World — Student Edition
Your student years are the best time to travel — you have little to no commitments and nothing holding you back. Travelling’s also a chance to meet new people who could change your destiny forever while you get to experience the places you only hear of in stories. Here’s how to do it.
Spot The Difference: 3 Ways To Identify Real Batik
It’s important to embrace heritage. It’s also possible to embrace the old and traditional in new and exciting ways. As it stands, (one of) Malaysia’s most quintessential textiles – batik – is an ancient art form that still prevails. Today, batik holds such a high status that people often wear it to formal and fancy…
Mental Health: What To Do When Someone Reaches Out
Times are hard, and the pandemic has contributed to the need for better mental health services. But before someone runs to a professional, they’re likely to turn to someone they’re close to first – so what do you do?
Tried, Tested, and Zafigo Approved: Our Women’s Health Month Favourites
What’s our verdict on these brands we featured for Women's Health Month? Let’s just say that we emerged feeling happier, well-rested, and had peace of mind using these products and services!
Tinder vs. Bumble: Which Is The Better Online Dating App For Women?
Having used these apps ourselves, we weigh out which online dating service is safer and places decision-making into a woman’s hands.
8 Things You Need To Know About Registering For The AstraZeneca Vaccine
Let’s get that herd immunity! Here are all the things you need to know if you’re contemplating whether or not to register for phase 2 of Malaysia’s opt-in AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine programme.
8 Reasons To Book That Staycation ASAP
Do it for your own wellbeing! With lockdowns over and domestic travel restrictions being lifted, here are five reasons why you should book that staycation.
Mental Health Helplines & Free Resources For Malaysians
As we all try to make it through a global pandemic with our sanities intact, here is a list of free resources available for Malaysians to keep your own mental health in check.
Stepping Up While Staying Home: 7 Ways You Can Help Others Remotely
Looking for worthwhile ways to help organisations and people in need? Here are a few ways you can do your bit to help – all while staying safe at home.
Let’s Get Digital: 10 Online Experiences To Enjoy During MCO 2.0
Keep yourselves entertained at home while discovering new things on Airbnb Online Experiences, like learning about the development about Malaysia, joining a private astrology reading in Spain, learning how to make the perfect cup of coffee in Mexico – and more.
21 Moments At Home For Malaysians To Enjoy In 2021
Here are some unique Airbnb stays and online experiences Malaysians can share with friends and family.
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…
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.
Using Breathwork To Maintain A Healthy Immune System
Unwind within minutes when you know the right way to breathe. Turns out it’s not as straightforward as we thought.
ZafigoX 2019 Recap: Tech To Make The Most Of Your Travels
Whether it's planning your trip or needing a language translation app, there are gadgets and apps that will make your travels that much better. Here's what Ciara O’Hara of Google Malaysia, and Raywen Ong of soyacincau.com recommend.
ZafigoZine: We’re Back With The #Independence Edition
We're celebrating independence, freedom, and some other liberties of life and travel in this second edition of ZafigoZine.
Tips And Advice For Travelling With Friends
As much as we love solo travel, sometimes, travelling with friends can be just as much of a fun and rewarding experience. Notice how we said ‘sometimes’?
How I Convinced My Overprotective Asian Parents To Let Me Travel Alone
A detailed guide on how to get your parents to say ‘yes’ to all your grand travel plans.
Baby On Board: Road Tripping With A Small Child During The RMCO
Planning a family staycation? Here's what we did to ensure a smooth two-hour drive to Melaka with an almost-two-year-old.
Travel 2021: Planning For Your First Big Post-Pandemic Adventure
It doesn’t look like we’ll be going anywhere this year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t start planning for next year’s getaways. Here’s how.
Top Things To Know About Wearing A Face Mask During Air Travel
Concerned about how you can stay safe and COVID-19-free on a flight? We answer some FAQs about wearing masks on airplanes.
Fight Or Flight: A Former Army Intelligence Officer On Self-Defence
Security consultant and ex-military veteran Beverly Aisha Roach has a message to all women on better living through safety and self-defence.























