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Check-ins: Qliq Damansara, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
What does a ladies-only floor of a hotel offer? Well, we hopped on over to Qliq Damansara to find out.
A University Student’s Favourite Things To Do In Kuala Lumpur
Voices of Zafigo is where we ask women who are living in a city, what their tips and advice would be for women travelling to the city for work or for...
A Crash Course In Burlesque Dancing
Talent Hub is an multi-arts centre in Kuala Lumpur that was founded by two best friends, Fiona-Jane Gomez and Sanjeev Palar, who met at a ballroom...
One Kuala Lumpur-ite’s Tips For Women Travelling To Her City
Voices of Zafigo is where we ask women who are living in a city, what their tips and advice would be for women travelling to the city for work or for...
Beyond Best Rates: 3 Things To Look For In A Hotel
No matter how tempting a discount looks or how much you'll be saving, however, there are other things you should consider beyond the price point.
Marina Mahathir Reviews GrabCar+
I don’t use taxis much in KL. I have a driver who takes me everywhere so efficiently that I rarely need to look to see where he takes me. As a result, on...
An Insider’s Guide To Delhi
Voices of Zafigo is where we ask women who are living in a city, what their tips and advice would be for women travelling to the city for work or for...
Getting Around Kuala Lumpur On Public Transport Like A Pro
As a person who does not own a driving license and has a taste of wanderlust, I know how frustrating it can be to want to see things in and around Kuala Lump...
Merdeka and Malaysia Day: What’s The Difference?
It’s a common joke that it’s a miracle Malaysians get anything done considering the sheer amount of public holidays we have. A recent addition has...
Volunteering In Kuala Lumpur: Pertiwi Soup Kitchen
I heard about the Pertubuhan Tindakan Wanita Islam (Pertiwi) Soup Kitchen when I was volunteering at the Free Tree Society (FTS). Just from meeting for the...
Voices of Zafigo | New Delhi : Minakshi Singh
Voices of Zafigo is where we ask women who are living in a city, what their tips and advice would be for women travelling to the city for work or for...
Volunteering In Kuala Lumpur: Katzen Cat Sanctuary
I found Katzen Cat Sanctuary through the Malaysian website Do Something Good. It is a no-kill cat rescue center. No-kill meaning they do not practice...
Voices of Zafigo | Kuala Lumpur : Kathleen Tan
Voices of Zafigo is where we ask women who are living in a city, what their tips and advice would be for women travelling to the city for work or for...
Volunteering In Kuala Lumpur: Free Tree Society
The Free Tree Society is a group of volunteers who aim to green KL from their communal garden. They take seeds, sprout and nurture them. They...
Voices of Zafigo | Kuala Lumpur : Gwen Yap
Voices of Zafigo is where we ask women who are living in a city, what their tips and advice would be for women travelling to the city for work or for...
The Biggest Fears Women Face When Travelling & How To Overcome Them
The first time I told my mother I wanted to travel Sabah for two weeks on my own, she freaked out. She sat me down and recommended I go see a doctor...
Top 5 Vegetarian/Vegan Places To Check Out In Kuala Lumpur
Travelling with eating restrictions can be a little challenging but because Malaysia has diverse communities, diverse ranges of food is a given! Being a vegetarian...
Voices of Zafigo | Kuala Lumpur : Alexandra Wong
Voices of Zafigo is where we ask women who are living in a city, what their tips and advice would be for women travelling to the city for work or for...
The Quaint Delight That Is Ipoh
Here’s the thing about Ipoh: if you’re looking for hustle and bustle, you won’t find it there. Which is precisely why a day trip to Ipoh is a perfect respite to the mad frenetic pace of Kuala Lumpur.
The Case For Disconnecting: 10 Days In The Namib Desert
It was the sound of flapping that woke me up that night. Wings, somewhere in the dark. It wasn’t anything large, for that would have been terrifying. It was a small insect, but the silence and the darkness amplified the sound of its wings.
Voices of Zafigo | Kuala Lumpur : Esther Chin
Voices of Zafigo is where we ask women who are living in a city, what their tips and advice would be for women travelling to the city for work or for...
How To Make Friends In A New City When Travelling Solo
As a solo traveller, one of my priorities when I land in a new destination is to get out and make some friends.
Malaysia’s Eid Celebrations: Like Nowhere Else
What other countries call Eid al-Fitr, Malaysians call Hari Raya and it's a month long celebration of open houses, food, and more!
Voices Of Zafigo | Kuala Lumpur : Elena Kua
Voices of Zafigo is where we ask women who are living in a city, what their tips and advice would be for women travelling to the city for work or for...














