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I am originally from the United States but have studied and worked overseas in Southeast Asia, Australia, the Middle East and North Africa for much of the...

The ubiquitous ritual of girls’ nights (or afternoons or evenings) tells us one thing – we need a place and a time when girls can...

The capital city of Malaysia’s largest state beckons with attractions for every type of traveller. Here’s our pick of the ones you should not miss.

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...

Pacific Express Hotel offers great value and comfort while its strategic location makes it a worthy stay for all types of travellers.

What does a ladies-only floor of a hotel offer? Well, we hopped on over to Qliq Damansara to find out.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The George Town Festival is an arts, culture and heritage festival that runs for a month, every year in Penang, Malaysia. For an entire month, the Pearl of the Orient is transformed into city-large stage for performers and artists, both local and international, to showcase their work. Showcases take place at various places on the…

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...

Discover the heart of Malaysia through its language. Learn essential phrases and cultural tips for a more enriching travel experience.

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...

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...

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.

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.

As a solo traveller, one of my priorities when I land in a new destination is to get out and make some friends.