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Just about an hour northwest of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is one of the largest colony of fireflies in the world – the Kampung Kuantan Fireflies Park. A boat tour through the park will light up your evening with dazzling effect.

Kabukichō is one of the liveliest – albeit slightly dodgy – nightlife and entertainment districts in Tokyo, Japan. It’s located in the Shinjuku ward of Tokyo and is well-known as a red light district.

Instead of feeling down about missed travelling opportunities, why not invest the extra time you may currently have into upskilling yourself for the next adventure?

The Death Railway which travels through Thailand and Myanmar was built during World War II, and used to transport troops and supplies between the two countries.

As the world embraces the new normal brought on by COVID-19 in our everyday lives, what will this mean for the travel and tourism industry moving forward? Here are a few ways travel could change for us, post-pandemic.

A visit to Universal Studios in Osaka, Japan is really like going to nine different fantasy worlds in one day!

While the world is busy practising social distancing, we are doing the opposite. We are physically distancing, but still reaching out, and staying socially connected with our community of global women travellers through #ZafigoStories. This is the Humans of Lockdown edition.

To calm my nerves while we wait for the ‘new normal’ to emerge, I have cosied up to The Serenity Passport, a book by positive psychologist Megan C Hayes. The book stood, maybe because now feels like the perfect time to take a literary trip around the world in search of calmness through the eyes…

The only thing more exciting than a future trip is planning for it. Support local and shop for your holiday essentials with these 10 Malaysian-made buys.

Coping with stress caused by COVID-19 related concerns is a challenge for many. But there are tools and steps you can take to manage your overall wellbeing, and they will be explored in an upcoming session of Hello Zafigo, where Marina Mahathir will speak to Amanda Luukinen on how we can live well in this…

Hari Raya is a time of togetherness and merriment but with the Conditional Movement Control Order still in effect, Eid celebrations will be a little different this year. Here's how you can make the most of the situation.

My previous host, Tanya, told me about this riverside paradise in Quito, Ecuador, owned by her parents-in-law and said if I wanted to camp there, she could hook me up. I thought, why not? In my mind, I was about to head to a magical mountain land in an area called Pachijal Forest.

Saudi Arabia is changing exponentially. Graffiti and public art are popping up, music festivals are becoming a thing, and art and music lovers are allowed to enjoy themselves without many century-old restrictions. If you are a lover of art and design, you surely would love to witness this historical moment firsthand.

If you're searching for a picture-perfect destination with vividly captivating streets, buildings, nature, and faces, the UNESCO World Heritage Area of Hoi An in Vietnam should be your go-to.

We spoke to Joel Low, the Director and Clinical Psychologist of The Mind Psychological Services and Training for helpful and healthy advice on how we can look after our mental health during the Movement Control Order.

Once a popular trading area for merchant sailors, reclamation projects have somehow pushed the ocean back, and Hollywood Road in Hong Kong is once again a central shopping area filled with antique stores and art galleries.

It’s worth getting to know your partner well if you want to set yourself up for success on your couple travels. Here are a few things you should know before you travel with your boyfriend.

A nation steeped in history, Vietnam is rich in culture and tradition and this comes through in the food as well. One way you can get a taste of Vietnam in Phu Quoc is by signing up for Troc's Kitchen and Cooking Class.

Jet lag can end up making a trip overwhelming or perhaps even make you dread it a little. However, thanks to dawn simulator alarms, you can prevent this.

Sri Lanka has a little something for every type of traveller, and to get some sweet relief from the constant humidity and hustle and bustle of the capital city of Colombo, a short getaway is necessary sometimes.

Unbelievably, we’re in the eighth week of the Movement Control Order here in Malaysia, a period when we’ve had to adjust our lives in big and small ways.

It is said the springs that feed Pura Tirta Empul – also known as The Holy Water Temple – in Bali, Indonesia were created by the God Indra. It is also believed that these waters have healing properties, hence why people from all over visit this beautiful temple and bathe in the holy water.

The tiny island of Belitung which is located to the east of Sumatra, Indonesia is the place to be if you’re looking to put a pause on your busy life as you know it and just take things as they come.

The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) attracts more than 1.2 million visitors each year. It is a two-metre-wide stretch of land that runs the length of the Korean peninsula.