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Read This Before You Plan Your Next Vacay

, June 10, 2021
With the world opening up, it’s time to (finally) plan your next vacay. But with travel leaving such huge carbon footprints, Agoda has some sustainable measures you can take on your next holiday.
(Photo by Markus Winkler)

Vaxxed And Ready To Relax: How Soon We Can Travel?

, June 10, 2021
With more of us around the world being vaccinated, countries are slowly moving towards reopening their borders for tourism as long as travellers have a vaccine passport. Here's what we know about it so far.

Jet, Set, Go: The Return Of Supersonic Flights

Boom Supersonic is building on the Concorde’s legacy of supersonic flights with more efficient and sustainable technology. Expect to fly at twice the speed of sound by 2029!
L-R: @tokkmungg_outdoor; @katemeets

10 KL Parks To Explore Once FMCO Lifts

, June 9, 2021
Being in total lockdown for the third time isn't a nice feeling at all, but here's are some parks in and around KL to look forward to exploring when we're able to go out and play in the outside world again!

Jeff Bezos: Taking Travel To New Heights – Outer Space!

Bezos, his brother, and another passenger will go where no man has gone before and sail into space on Blue Origin’s first human spacecraft on 20 July.

10 Shows Worth Signing Up To Disney+ For

, June 8, 2021
Still on the fence on getting a Disney+ subscription? Here are 10 shows available on the streaming service that’ll help you decide!
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Dating In Space, Calls For Faster Vaccination Rollout, Europe Reopens Borders This Summer, & More

Travel news you may have missed this week. Read up on this out-of-this-world dating idea, hear calls for a quicker vaccine rollout, and find out why holidays in Australia remain no bueno.
L-R: @nourishbykhb; @crustkl

Allergy-Friendly: 10 Klang Valley Spots For Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Eats

, June 3, 2021
Having to be on a ‘free from’ diet usually means cooking for yourself. ALL THE TIME. Enough already! We want to be catered to, dang it!

Women’s Health Month Is The Gift That Keeps On Giving

, June 2, 2021
It may no longer be May but we're celebrating women and women's health all year round! Zafigo readers still get to embark on a journey to better health with some exclusive discounts from our partner brands. Check it out!
(L-R: @conlll; @luminousbanana_)

7 Malaysian Tattoo Artists That Will Make You Want To Get Inked

, June 1, 2021
From whimsical florals to edgy flash tattoos, get your first (or next) ink from these seven Malaysian tattoo artists who have individualistic styles!

Recap: What You Missed On The Busy Reading Books Podcast In May

, May 31, 2021
This month has been quite the page-turner on the Busy Reading Books Podcast! We go on a tour of the Land of the Rising Sun, explore some prolific Latin American writers, and weigh the pros and cons of literary prizes and awards.
Pic by Killian Pham via Unsplash

Indonesia Preps To Reignite International Tourism, Malaysian Police Quash 8pm Curfew Rumour, & More

, May 28, 2021
Indonesia is getting ready to welcome international tourists, and Malaysian police deny 'no cars past 8pm rumour that's been circulating – these and some more travel news from around the world that you may have missed this week!
Pic by Natracare via Unsplash

Bloody Stories Worth Reading. Period.

, May 28, 2021
Today’s Menstrual Hygiene Day, and to celebrate, we’re sharing the things we’ve learned and also some pretty funny things that have happened to us on this shared journey through womanhood.
Images courtesy of Polina via Instagram

Pining For Adventure: The Things That Make Travel Worth Hoping For

, May 27, 2021
It’s been a year on, and so much uncertainty about our ability to travel lies ahead. Here’s to remembering why we love and continue to hope for it.
(L-R: Lavender Tan, a clinical psychologist from The Mind; Che Puan Sarimah Ibrahim, a mental health advocate and patron of mental health advocacy and peer support NGO, MIASA)

Hello Zafigo #14: We Need To Talk About Mental Health In Malaysia

, May 26, 2021
A recap of what we discussed during the fourteenth episode of Hello Zafigo. We talked about mental health accessibility in Malaysia, what it means to feel 'languished', the importance of having words to describe how we're feeling, and more.
Pic by Rachael Gorjestani via Unsplash

Fasting As A Non-Muslim: 5 Lessons I Learned This Ramadan

, May 25, 2021
Although Hari Raya has come and gone, it’s still too soon to forget (nor should we) the slew of significant life lessons learned throughout the Ramadan fasting period. From the perspective of a non-Muslim, here are five of the lessons learned from my try at fasting.

#SapotLokal: 7 Maximalist Cakes From Malaysian Bakers

, May 24, 2021
Birthday coming up but can’t go out the celebrate? Don’t fret; we got you! Don’t just drool over these insanely beautiful, too-pretty-to-eat cakes by seven renowned Malaysian bakers, go ahead and order them.

8 Things You Need To Know About Registering For The AstraZeneca Vaccine

, May 21, 2021
Let’s get that herd immunity! Here are all the things you need to know if you’re contemplating whether or not to register for phase 2 of Malaysia’s opt-in AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine programme.
Pic by Jezael Melgoza via Unsplash

Japan Grows Travel Ban List, Italy Issues ‘Green Pass’ For Quarantine-Less Travel, & More

, May 21, 2021
Vaccines, travel bans, and more COVID-19 travel updates – here's some travel news from around the world that you may have missed this week!

7 Out-Of-This-World Dining Experiences

, May 20, 2021
Want a dining experience that transports you to another world? Explore these unique restaurants that are a symphony between the wonders of nature and culinary artistry.

Raya On Call: Enjoy Modern Malaysian Cuisine At Home

, May 19, 2021
Had your fill of typical Raya fare? Indulge in these modern takes of much-loved Malaysian classics from these contemporary restaurants.

Quarantine Diaries: Moving Countries In The Middle Of A Pandemic

, May 17, 2021
Three square meals, endless snacks, countless hours of Netflix, and even more bubble baths later, I survived Malaysia's 10-day quarantine while seven months pregnant. Yes, my sanity is still intact, and here's how I did it.

Halal Beauty: 6 Malaysian Brands You Need To Know About

, May 14, 2021
There’s no need to choose between your faith or adoration for makeup with these six halal and locally-made beauty brands.
Image by Ahmed Yaaniu via Unsplash

The Maldives Bans South Asian Visitors, Malaysia-Singapore Compassionate Travel Passage Opens, & More

, May 14, 2021
COVID-19 cases soar in the Maldives, New Zealand is exploring quarantine-free travel routes with other countries, and some other travel stories you may have missed this week.