From Zafigo

Over the weekend, Zafigo’s founder, Marina Mahathir, had a chat with Kaori Sasaki on all things Olympics. From vaccine requirements to the logistics to (of course) the concerns surrounding hosting the games during a pandemic.

It doesn’t hurt to dream, right? From sleeping in the snow in Finland to luxe private islands in the Bahamas and everything in between, here are our faves from the Netflix hit, The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals.

Interstate travel permits for work purposes will be disallowed to urge the public to celebrate Eid al-Adha at home and some travel destinations to cure travel itch.

Plastic pollution in the tourism sector remains a problem. And COVID-19 is only exacerbating it. The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) gathers tourism organisations to work towards environmental sustainability, specifically eradicating plastic pollution caused by tourism.

Glittering gloss, gilded lids, and bright bursts of blush – what’s the point when no one can see any of it? Well, I can.

There’s no need to fly yourself to the moon to play among the stars. These 10 mesmerising moon gates, bridges, and natural formations are all you need for a portal to another dimension.

The government is considering relaxing movement restrictions that will benefit anyone fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes possibly allowing them to travel and dine-in at restaurants.

One of our favourite places to visit for a pick-me-up has been Humans of New York. Their stories make us laugh, cry, and sometimes even both at the same time. Here are some of our picks.

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?


The airline industry has taken the need for evolution in stride. As can be seen in this list of the 20 safest airlines for 2021 and the launch of Malaysia Aviation Group’s Journify.

The founder of Wanderlust + Co spills the beans on the destinations around the world that act as muse to her travel-inspired jewellery line. And some of them are (literally) out of this world!

Malaysia’s COVID-19 vaccination rate ranks among the best per capita in the world, turning our luck around as authorities begin discussing the possible ease of restrictions for fully vaccinated people