From Zafigo

For our 15th episode of Hello Zafigo, we spoke to Low Ngai Yuen and Susan Lankester about the lack of support given to our local arts and culture scene and what we can do to change it. Here’s a recap of that conversation.

You’ve been to the Gaudi museums and gardens all around beautiful Barcelona, but thanks to Airbnb, you’ll be able to stay in one of Gaudi’s architectural masterpieces this autumn.

From epic journeys in the Caucasus Mountains to 16th century redemption, Zafigo’s Founder, Marina Mahathir, shares with us which 10 books she’s currently loving and why.

With international travel still some ways away for most of us, here are a few ideas to help you scratch that travel itch – by virtually exploring Asia as she slowly opens up. Think of it as future travel inspo.

There’s no better place than the edge of outer space if you’re looking to go on a holiday that’s guaranteed to be free of COVID-19.

What if we travelled around the world by taking pictures of cafe storefronts like how we would collect passport stamps? Here are 12 instagrammable cafes from around Asia that we love.

It looks like Asia’s the first in and last out when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. But with vaccinations ramping up, its eventual reopening is on the horizon.

Curated by a stationery addict who is a sucker for packaging, here’s a list of beautiful stores around Malaysia that offers more than pen and paper!

Are you a young traveller itching to explore the world again? Well, the Contiki Travel Lounge has something tailor-made just for you – mystery trips with unreal discounts!

Jet-setting across the globe for squash has given the former world number one, Nicol David, many unique opportunities to see the world. From glass courts overlooking Shanghai’s Bund to playing amidst Egypt’s pyramids, she shares her favourite destinations in and out of Malaysia with us.

We reckon that the crocs over at the Melaka Crocodile and Recreational Park are the only buayas worth dating. Plus, it’ll help save Malaysia’s zoos!

When there are bad things happening all around us, it's easy to think that it'll never happen to us - especially when it comes to COVID-19. But that hopefulness can quickly turn into hopelessness when you realise the deadly disease has morphed into something else entirely. Sadly, what you see and read in the news…