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Starry, Starry Nights At The Kampung Kuantan Fireflies Park In Malaysia
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.
An Essential Guide To The Nightlife In Tokyo’s Infamous Kabukichō District, Japan
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.
Upskill Yourself For Your Upcoming Travel Adventures
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?
Hopping Aboard The Death Railway Of Thailand & Myanmar
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.
The ‘New Normal’ Travel Realities Of COVID-19
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.
All You Need To Know When Visiting Universal Studios, Japan
A visit to Universal Studios in Osaka, Japan is really like going to nine different fantasy worlds in one day!
#ZafigoStories: Humans Of Lockdown (Part 1)
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.
The Serenity Passport: How To Find Your Calm According To The Rest Of The World
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…
10 Malaysian Brands To Shop At When Planning For Your Next Local Holiday
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.
Hello Zafigo Session #3 – Shifting Your Mind: How To Live Well In The New Normal
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…
Eid al-Fitr Together & Apart: How To Celebrate Hari Raya In The Time Of COVID-19
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.
Letters From Latin America: Pachijal Forest, Ecuador
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.