Travel

COVID-19 doesn’t seem like it’s going anywhere soon, so we put together some life rules to get you through the new normal.

Which island, when to visit, what to do, how to get there, and more important information on Malaysia's Perhentian Kecil.

Why pack seven beauty products when all you need is ONE? Here are eight multipurpose space-savers to lighten your load.

In our fifth edition of Hello Zafigo, we will be talking to Datuk Nicol Ann David and Yuna Zarai to hear about their experience of being away from home to pursue their careers, what it's taken to turn their dreams into reality, and more.

Broadening childhood horizons and strengthening family bonds through travel.

When travel is a necessity that you don’t welcome.

Marina Mahathir talks to AirAsia’s Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and Expedia’s Lavinia Rajaram about moving forward in travel post-COVID-19.

More than fancy poses, you can practice yoga anywhere – while strolling down the beach or taking a sunrise hike.

While it’s important to be prepared for the destination and confirmed activities, many overdo it when it comes to packing, leading to unnecessary expenditure and space consumption.

Sexual harassment or assault is something that happens to too many women but there are a few things that every woman travelling alone should know or equip themselves with.

In a time when the entire world is shut down and travel is prohibited due to the deadly disease that is COVID-19, I bought a flight ticket to Los Angeles, in the good ol’ USA.

The Malaysian Association of Hotels put together guidelines for establishments to follow to make guests feel more comfortable and secure during this RMCO period.

Sri Lanka may be known for their safaris, but let’s explore other reasons why you should head to this South Asian island for a romantic holiday with your significant other.

The Onsen Spa by Urban Retreat Spa is an oasis in the concrete jungle of Mont Kiara. As you enter, its quiet, calming space introduces immediate zen as the bambooed interior transports you straight to Japan.

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.

Iloilo’s first international hotel chain, the Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo offers a seamless blend of work and play, making it an ideal check-in location for both family vacationers and business travellers to this Philippine island.

Is cabin air quality safe? Airbus’ executive vice president of engineering, Jean-Brice Dumont answers this and other pressing questions laying heavy on everybody’s minds regarding the COVID-19 virus and the safety of air travel moving forward.

What does the future hold for the travel industry and beyond? Get insights into what Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, CEO of AirAsia Berhad, and Lavinia Rajaram, APAC Head of Communications at Expedia, think the future will look like in an all-new session of Hello Zafigo, happening this 13 June.

Certified wellness coach and founder of Allways Live Well, Amanda Luukinen discusses the need to embrace change and shares effective tools you can use to maintain this mindset shift and your mental health.

Guimaras, located in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines, is a rustic and tranquil island where the main industries are fishing and farming. This fairly large island is surrounded by tiny islets, crystalline ocean, sweeping vistas, and powder-white sands - perfect for island hopping!

In a continuation of our #ZafigoStories: Humans of Lockdown series, we reached out to our community of travellers from around the world to share their unique experiences, to show you that while your life might not be comfortable right now, there is still much to live for and look forward to.

Just about an hour northwest of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is one of the largest colony of fireflies in the world – the Kampung Kuantan Fireflies Park. A boat tour through the park will light up your evening with dazzling effect.

Kabukichō is one of the liveliest – albeit slightly dodgy – nightlife and entertainment districts in Tokyo, Japan. It’s located in the Shinjuku ward of Tokyo and is well-known as a red light district.

Instead of feeling down about missed travelling opportunities, why not invest the extra time you may currently have into upskilling yourself for the next adventure?