Culture Talk

You don’t need to quit travelling in order to be more environmentally conscious, here are a few ways you can become an earth-friendly traveller.

If you’ve lived in a conservative or traditional household in South Asia, you probably know that dating isn’t the norm.

Research has shown that our minds aren’t able to maintain a steady level of creativity and intensity without taking breaks.

Dwali is to India what Christmas is to the West – sparkling lights, fireworks, gifts, friends and families and the coming alive of cities and communities.

The more and the further you travel, the more you realise that it is not a geographical issue, but a societal one.

I was in Japan for 10 days and used my umbrella the entire time. It became an extension of my wardrobe.

Held mid-April, the Water Festival celebrated widely across Asia is a celebration of the Buddhist New Year.

If you could #BeBoldForChange what would you do? Zafigo readers share their thoughts and views through the Zafigo Wall of Change.

Zafigo Marketing Executive, Nafisa, shares her experience volunteering and scratching her way through Mumbai's untold surface.

Snapshots: Illustrator Marni Zainodin shares her favourite memories of Indonesia's cultural sights through her vivid sketches.

There are many misconceptions surrounding this misunderstood country.

Long before it became a trendy event, Holi embodies a deep cultural significance in India.

Slow down, stop and appreciate before proceeding!

Nine women travellers recall their fondest local travel experiences.

Snapshots: Zafigo Editor, Vivian Chong, shares her memories of witnessing her very first Thaipusam at Batu Caves.

Where to eat in Kuala Lumpur this Chinese New Year? Check out these top five hotel restaurants.

Try something different this Chinese New Year by experiencing these unique local celebrations around the ASEAN region.

Every destination has its pros and cons but what if you could compile the best features from every place into one?

Read this before you go to an Indian wedding.

Can travelling make you a more better entrepreneur? We ask Malaysia's top entrepreneurs to see if travelling contributed to the success of their start ups.

A guide that may help make business interactions more comfortable and effective.

It goes to show you don't need to own a lot to be generous.

Every country has certain values and expectations about how women should act, dress and speak. South Korea is no exception.

Post 9/11, the expression ‘flying while Muslim’ or ‘Muslim while flying’ has been so widely used that it has its own Wiki page.