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George Town Festival 2017 [VIDEO]
Celebrating its 8th year commemorating the inscription George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, George Town Festival returns with a spectacular spectrum of the arts. The opportunity to share and learn with the local and international community has, for years now, attracted entire families, youths, and more from within Penang, interstate, and overseas. In its eight year…Impressions From War & Other Life Adventures
These are the recollections of a retired Army Intelligence Officer. Beverly Aishah Roach started as a radio technician and worked towards becoming the first female army intelligence officer in the Canadian Military.How I Built A Business In Travel [VIDEO]
The inspirational story of how one woman's love of travel turned into several travel-related businesses.Finding Optimism Through Solo Travelling
Himadri Garg and her sister wanted to experience life beyond the patriarchal lens, and they believed their home country of India was the perfect place to start.Stepping Up & Moving Out – What It Takes To Make A Difference [VIDEO]
Deborah offers a glimpse into a pivotal event in the ghettos of New York that rocked the world and shaped her perspective on life.A Woman Traveller’s Worst Nightmare: What I Did To Overcome It
Many of us have heard of the danger that sometimes comes with travelling. We see it in the news; our loved ones remind us to take care of ourselves. But the thing with terror is that it has no specific time or place. Claire McFarlane experienced it first-hand.Hitchhiking From Sweden To Malaysia – Of Money, Men And Misconceptions [VIDEO]
Petrina shares what it was like sleeping at petrol stations, escaping indecent drivers, and learning to depend on the kindness of strangers.9 Asian Female Poets Who Wrote Relatable Poems On Being A Woman
Asian women in literature? We love to see that. We’ve lined up nine of our favourite Malaysian, Singaporean, and regional female poets who are making waves in the world of poetry.Hello Zafigo Recap: Rounding Up 2020
A recap of our Hello Zafigo conversations, and all the outstanding guests who enlightened us with their travel stories and expertise.ZafigoZine: Ringing In The Year #ToBe
This year was quite the whirlwind of events, but here’s hoping 2021 brings us endless possibilities of the positive kind…Staying Adventurous At 60
Life is too interesting for one type of travel experience. We sometimes envy those who get to travel for work. The idea seems glamourous but what it deprives us of is being adventurous on our own terms.Creating Opportunities For Women In Travel
Adrienne Lee is a consultant for Tourism Cares who spoke on career opportunities the tourism industry provides for women, the lengths independent organisations go to provide transferrable skills, and benefits for its volunteers.