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Skinfuel: Sisterhood Of The Travelling Cleanser
Team Zafigo hits Malaysian shores with the same skin regimen, using Malaysia’s first 3-in-1 cleanser.
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.
#Pinktober: 7 Things You Can Eat, Buy, Or Do To Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month
A Pink Afternoon Tea at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, sweaters by Alia B. x Sofia Haron, wellness workshops with Supparetreat, Estée Lauder skincare, and Bobbi Brown lipsticks are just some of the things you can do or buy to support breast cancer NGOs this month.
Uncover Ipoh: 7 Trendy Cafe Spots To Visit
Move over KL and make way for the next up-and-coming hub for the trendiest, Insta-worthy cafes around the block: Ipoh!
No Inter-District Travel In Sabah, ‘Revenge Travel’ in China, And More (2 Oct)
Your weekly roundup of travel news.
Holiday Horrors: Scary Travel Stories For The Chill Of It
What better way to build up to Halloween than with stories of hair-raising holidays?
Redang: The Most Idyllic Island To Realise 2020’s Life Lessons
I know, only nine months into the year and I already have a list of things I’ve learned.
7 Of The Best Value-For-Money Meat Restaurants In Kuala Lumpur
A list of the city’s best places to gorge on steaks, burgers, Wagyu cuts, and more for all you meat aficionados! The best part is that it’s for the right price too – affordable.
7 Beautiful Bars In Langkawi, Malaysia
From boujie to budget, here are seven of the best bars you can find on the sunny island of Langkawi.
Hong Kong Bans Flights From KL, Google Maps’ New COVID-19 Feature, And More (25 Sept)
1. Cathay Dragon flights from Kuala Lumpur as well as all Air India flights have been temporarily barred from entering Hong Kong. This comes after five Indian passengers on flight KA734 tested positive for COVID-19. It was reported that they transited in Malaysia, coming in on Air India Express before proceeding to Hong Kong on…
Hello Zafigo Session #8 | Holi-dates: Creating Meaningful Family Vacations
Join us this 3rd October in a session that discusses why travelling with children from a young age is an experience that plays a vital role in their growth.
Red Hong Yi: The Artist Who Paints Without A Paintbrush
In our first episode of the new season of Hello Zafigo, we spoke to the contemporary artist on her creative process, how many tea bags it took to create a portrait of a teh tarik man, and why bringing your heart to work is the best thing an artist can do.
6 Artsy Places to Visit in Klang Valley
Thinking of visiting yet another cafe for the weekend? Try out something different and explore these six art spaces in the Klang Valley instead.
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.
Japan Announces Travel Bubble With Malaysia, Discussing Feminism In Southeast Asia Over Food, And More (18 Sept)
Your weekly roundup of travel updates that you may have missed this week.
Check-Ins: Ambong Pool Villas, Langkawi, Malaysia
Zafigo checks into the Ambong Pool Villas – an award-winning boutique property in Langkawi set in a lush rainforest and overlooking the ocean that promises (and delivers) a holistic travel experience.
Things We Love: Happy Malaysia Day
We’ve decided to kick off a new monthly series where we share #teamZafigo’s favourite discoveries for the month. Some of the things may not necessarily be new, but they may be new to us as experiences, objects, preferences, and the like.
What’s Happening Around The World & How You Can Help
While the pandemic is a real concern, there are still millions of others who face bigger problems. Here’s what’s going on in the world (Malaysia included) and what you can do to help.
5 Shows On Netflix To Watch For Strong Female Leads
Who doesn’t love shows with strong female characters, a good storyline, and amazing scenery?
Hello Zafigo’s Kicking Off Season 2 With Red Hong Yi
Red Hong Yi kicks off the second season of who joins Marina Mahathir in a conversation titled The Art Of Travel: Finding Inspiration In The Journey.
Explore Malaysia With Fixed Fares On Malaysia Airlines, The Olympics Scheduled For 2021, And More (11 Sept)
Explore Malaysia from RM179, Malaysia to open its borders for medical tourists and more. Here's a roundup of travel news you have missed this week.
ZafigoX 2019 Recap: Malaysian Performers Take The Stage
We’re doing a #ThrowbackThursday to last year when these stellar artists performed for audiences at ZafigoX 2019
7 Malaysian Street Artists & Photographers To Follow
Whether images, graffiti, or murals, get inspired to cuti-cuti Malaysia by the captivating work of some of the country’s foremost street artists.
Follow These 6 Inspiring Instagram Accounts
Maybe you’ve had enough of scrolling through Instagram’s endless explore tab and are itching for inspiring and useful posts. Check out these Instagram accounts aimed to rouse the #girlboss in you!
























