Travel Tales

Spending 28 days in Japan may seem like plenty, but with so much to explore, it still wasn’t quite enough for our contributor, Nadiah.

Our founder, Marina Mahathir, spent her recent birthday in Indonesia's Labuan Bajo –– home to komodo dragons and other wildlife. Discover what she did during her time there.

With Father’s Day approaching, David Bowden reflects on the immense impact travelling with his daughter has had on their relationship and her upbringing.

Are you excited to explore the biking culture in The Netherlands on your next trip? Here is a guide on how you can cycle like a Dutch!

Having no idea why I went to Kaohsiung in the first place, I loved it anyway, and I’ll be back again.

Read what this mama of two got up to when she visited Gunung Jerai with her family.

There is no denying that part of #TeamZafigo’s heart is in Bali. In our first instalment of Bali Diaries, we explore the Balinese people’s way of life.

Beat the Malaysian heat by feasting your eyes at some of the world’s most beautiful pools.

These 10 reasons will have you wanting to visit Brighton, the hippest seaside town in England.

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, travel isn’t as straightforward as it once was. Now, more than ever, it’s essential to choose the best travel insurance for you.

I've learned to separate my selfish travels from my conscious ones. Not that there is a right or wrong way to travel. But the older I've gotten, the more I crave life-changing journeys.

As travel changes and evolves — or in some cases becomes non-existent — I reflect on what this liberty means in the time of COVID-19.

The pandemic has brought a bout of frenzy for the seasoned traveller. Should you be experiencing extreme cabin fever or some form of travel 'deficit', it can all be dealt with to a degree. It takes being cooped-up to make one see that a few adjustments can help ease these travel-starved times.

How does a weekend of sunbathing on remote pristine beaches, no phone connectivity, and quality time with turtles sound?

Broadening childhood horizons and strengthening family bonds through travel.

It’s worth getting to know your partner well if you want to set yourself up for success on your couple travels. Here are a few things you should know before you travel with your boyfriend.

My brother suggested we hitchhike from the city centre of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah to the bottom of Mount Kinabalu, where we could begin our hike. Quite honestly, the first thought that came to my mind was ‘Nope!'

Luscious greenery surrounds every nook and cranny of Lake Toba, but if you’re more into adventure as opposed to kicking back and relaxing, research thoroughly before visiting this Indonesian destination.

Just an hour away from Seoul, Incheon (South Korea’s third-largest city) is a great travel destination for art and architecture enthusiasts.

Blessed with beautiful beaches and countless scenic spots, Belitung island in Indonesia is the perfect getaway from city life.

The beauty of Kashmir, India is starting to make itself known throughout the world.

While there are many locations to choose from for a day trip, Den Haag and Rotterdam are the most frequented due to distance.

I’ve done numerous hikes now, but with this Rinjani hike being my second attempt, I should know myself better. I forced myself to stand up supported by two loyal hiking poles. Rocks were in my boots poking against my sore and unwilling feet. “Let’s do this", I said to myself.

There were serious runners who pushed off as fast as they could, leisurely strollers who looked determined to enjoy every bit of the 10k on their own time, and kids who would speed up and then slow down intermittently. Last but not least, there was me.