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The New Normal: 10 Places To Staycation & Chill Across Malaysia
There's a place for everyone – creative nomads, divers, hikers, or if you simply want to treat yourself, and after the year we've had, you deserve it. Here are some of the best places to stay across Malaysia for a microdose of travel.
WOW! Malaysia Is Part Of This 24 Hour Global Festival
People from all over the world come together to raise global awareness on women’s issues at WOW Global 24, happening 27 June 2020 at 10:30am GMT.
5 Cool & Unconventional Spa Treatments From Around The World
Bird droppings, snakes, sake, getting beaten with twigs – people have interesting (read: unusual) ways of unwinding, and these are just some of them.
The Pandemic Playbook: 5 Ways To Ensure You Stay Safe From COVID-19
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.
An Essential Guide To Enjoying Malaysia’s Perhentian Kecil
Which island, when to visit, what to do, how to get there, and more important information on Malaysia's Perhentian Kecil.
Lighten Your Luggage With These 8 Multipurpose Beauty Products
Why pack seven beauty products when all you need is ONE? Here are eight multipurpose space-savers to lighten your load.
Hello Zafigo Session #5 | Trailblazers: Succeeding Your Way In The World
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.
Marina Mahathir: My Travels With Dad
Broadening childhood horizons and strengthening family bonds through travel.
World Refugee Day: The Unwilling Travellers
When travel is a necessity that you don’t welcome.
Hello Zafigo Recap: AirAsia & Expedia On The Future Of Travel
Marina Mahathir talks to AirAsia’s Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and Expedia’s Lavinia Rajaram about moving forward in travel post-COVID-19.
How To Travel The World While Practicing Yoga
More than fancy poses, you can practice yoga anywhere – while strolling down the beach or taking a sunrise hike.
10 Unnecessary ‘Essential’ Travel Items You Should Avoid Packing
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.
To All Women Travelling Solo: Here’s How To Deal With Sexual Harassment
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.
I Bought A Flight Ticket To Travel During The COVID-19 Pandemic
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.
Check-Ins After COVID-19: New Hotel Checklists & SOPs
The Malaysian Association of Hotels put together guidelines for establishments to follow to make guests feel more comfortable and secure during this RMCO period.
5 Reasons Why You Should Make Sri Lanka Your Next Romantic Getaway
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.
Can’t Go To Japan? Try An Onsen Spa Right Here In Kuala Lumpur
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.
8 Countries With ZERO Active COVID-19 Cases To Put On Your Travel List
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.
Check-Ins: Courtyard By Marriott, Iloilo, Philippines
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.
Flying During COVID-19: Can We Still Trust Air Travel?
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.
Hello Zafigo Session #4 – The Future Of Travel
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.
Shift Your Mindset To Live Well In The ‘New Normal’
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.
Going Off The Grid: A Day Of Island Hopping Around Guimaras, Philippines
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!
#ZafigoStories: Humans Of Lockdown (Part 2)
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.
























