Travel Tales

Retracing my grandmother’s wartime journey through Kuala Lumpur and Singapore revealed a deeply personal dimension of Southeast Asian history.

Living with a nomadic family in Mongolia’s Gobi reveals a side of travel that sightseeing alone cannot offer: the privilege of participating in everyday life.

An inviting 2-day Ipoh itinerary blending Sunday flea markets, heritage walks, local food, street art, and cave temple exploration.

Guided by a local host, writer Sofia Shamsunahar explores Lisbon through neighborhood street festivals, culinary rituals, and historic artisanal crafts.

Following curiosity over algorithms across Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan unlocks unhurried landscapes, rich Silk Road heritage, and authentic local connections.

From puffin-filled sanctuaries to secluded bays, South Wales rewards women who travel slowly and embrace wild coastal landscapes.

A journey through Malaysia’s soundscapes reveals how ordinary noises can become powerful reminders of home and belonging.

Discover how Jeju Island’s rich female heritage, native harvests, and volcanic landscapes redefine the art of slow travel.

An intimate look at the Tsaatan women whose invisible labour, traditional knowledge, and resilience sustain Mongolia's nomadic reindeer-herding communities.

House sitting is helping travellers cut costs and explore life abroad in a more meaningful, sustainable way.

More women travel to test a lifestyle change, using trips to preview future versions of their daily lives.

Early morning travel helps you avoid crowds, beat heat, and experience destinations more authentically with practical 6am travel tips.

A mother reflects on travelling with a baby during a first birthday trip to Pulau Redang and how motherhood reshapes travel.

South Wales’ beaches and seaside towns offer coastal walks, surfing, and space to reset along the United Kingdom’s dramatic coastline.

Norway’s fjords reveal how Scandinavian living and seasonal rhythms can reshape how we approach work, rest, and everyday life.

Returning to Antigua to learn Spanish reshaped my travel—shifting from chasing destinations to embracing familiarity, routine, and presence.

Living with Mongolia’s Tsaatan reindeer herders in the taiga reshaped my perspective on travel, resilience, simplicity, and intentional living.

The Hiram Bingham luxury train offers a restorative journey through Peru’s Sacred Valley, connecting Cusco to Machu Picchu in style.

An unexpected detour leads to Delft, a historic Dutch town where Vermeer’s legacy, canals, and ceramics still shape daily life.

In Bangkok, solo travel gave me a rare sense of ease and reshaped how I move through the world as a woman.

Solo female travel in Mongolia reveals the Golden Eagle Festival’s living heritage, and a powerful journey of cultural connection, courage, and transformation.

Considering Eid travel? Almaty offers halal dining, mountain scenery, cultural traditions, and meaningful ways to celebrate in Kazakhstan.

Our founder, Marina Mahathir, reflects on her travels in 2025 and ZafigoX this year, plus what’s in store for 2026.

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.