Travel Tales

“Could I Actually Live Here?”: Why We Fall In Love With Cities We Visit
More women travel to test a lifestyle change, using trips to preview future versions of their daily lives.
The 6am Travel Club: Why The Best Journeys Start Before Sunrise
Early morning travel helps you avoid crowds, beat heat, and experience destinations more authentically with practical 6am travel tips.
A Baby’s First Birthday Trip: Travelling Through Motherhood In Pulau Redang
A mother reflects on travelling with a baby during a first birthday trip to Pulau Redang and how motherhood reshapes travel.
Of Beaches & Seaside Towns: A Quiet Reset Along The South Wales Coast
South Wales’ beaches and seaside towns offer coastal walks, surfing, and space to reset along the United Kingdom’s dramatic coastline.
What A Winter In The Norwegian Fjords Taught Me About Intentional Living
Norway’s fjords reveal how Scandinavian living and seasonal rhythms can reshape how we approach work, rest, and everyday life.
Returning To Antigua: Why Learning Spanish In Guatemala Made Me Stop Chasing New Destinations
Returning to Antigua to learn Spanish reshaped my travel—shifting from chasing destinations to embracing familiarity, routine, and presence.
Lessons From The Taiga: Living With Mongolia’s Tsaatan Reindeer Herders
Living with Mongolia’s Tsaatan reindeer herders in the taiga reshaped my perspective on travel, resilience, simplicity, and intentional living.
All Aboard The Hiram Bingham: A Luxury Train Journey To Machu Picchu
The Hiram Bingham luxury train offers a restorative journey through Peru’s Sacred Valley, connecting Cusco to Machu Picchu in style.
Delft, Netherlands: Where Vermeer’s Light Still Lives
An unexpected detour leads to Delft, a historic Dutch town where Vermeer’s legacy, canals, and ceramics still shape daily life.
The Version Of Me That Bangkok Made Room For: A Solo Travel Reflection
In Bangkok, solo travel gave me a rare sense of ease and reshaped how I move through the world as a woman.
Mongolia’s Golden Eagle Festival: A Solo Female Journey Among Eagle Hunters
Solo female travel in Mongolia reveals the Golden Eagle Festival’s living heritage, and a powerful journey of cultural connection, courage, and transformation.
Celebrate Eid In Almaty: A Cultural And Scenic Holiday In Kazakhstan
Considering Eid travel? Almaty offers halal dining, mountain scenery, cultural traditions, and meaningful ways to celebrate in Kazakhstan.
Marina Mahathir: The Whiplash Of 2025 And The Year Ahead
Our founder, Marina Mahathir, reflects on her travels in 2025 and ZafigoX this year, plus what’s in store for 2026.
What To Do In Granada: Alhambra Splendour, Albaicín Life & More
Granada rests against the rugged Sierra Nevada, where Europe’s last Islamic kingdom built beautiful palaces before everything changed in 1492. Here’s what remains.
An Enchanting Christmas Along Singapore’s Orchard Road
Christmas festivities turn Singapore’s Orchard Road into a fairytale setting each December.
Your Guide To Barcelona: A Peek Into Catalan Culture & Lifestyle
Be hypnotised by Catalonia’s fiercely independent capital, from its Mediterranean coast to its snaking Gothic alleys to Gaudí’s fantastical creations.
Up On Bunya Mountains: A Calm, Cool, Relaxing Escape 1,100 Metres High
If you’re looking for a chilly escape from the city, you’ll find peace on Bunya Mountains, a quiet and cool (literally) locality in Queensland, Australia.
A Weekend Jakarta Jaunt With Swiss Styling
While Jakarta isn’t a destination at the top of most people’s weekend escape list, the Indonesian capital was a pleasantly surprising experience.
Madrid Like A Local: Eateries, Museums & Authentic Experiences
Madrid houses Europe’s most impressive art collections alongside sprawling plazas pulsing with life, so get those comfy shoes ready, ‘cos you’re in for a treat.
Interlaken To Jungfraujoch, Top Of Europe: Exhilarating Rail Adventures & Beyond
Journey through railway from Interlaken to Jungfraujoch, where alpine destination activities and tranquility await at the Top of Europe.
Cycling From Seoul To Busan: Here’s 7 Easy Reasons Why You Should
For all K-pop, K-beauty, and K-BBQ lovers looking for a unique way to travel South Korea, here are seven reasons why you should cycle across the country.
A Short Saigon Escape: Three Days In Ho Chi Minh City
Need a quick escape from KL? Ho Chi Minh City entices you with its vibrant markets, quaint streets, and rich culture—only a short 90-minute flight away.
Life As A TESOL Student In Costa Rica: Chasing Dreams & Pura Vida
Step into the life of a TESOL student in Costa Rica: classrooms, island escapes, ice cream runs, and the full charm (and chaos) of Pura Vida.
Scooting Off To Vienna & Exploring The Vibrant Austrian City
Follow our contributor on a week of exhilarating exploration in the Austrian capital of Vienna, thanks to affordable Singapore–Vienna flights with Scoot.























