Travel

Coping with stress caused by COVID-19 related concerns is a challenge for many. But there are tools and steps you can take to manage your overall wellbeing, and they will be explored in an upcoming session of Hello Zafigo, where Marina Mahathir will speak to Amanda Luukinen on how we can live well in this…

Hari Raya is a time of togetherness and merriment but with the Conditional Movement Control Order still in effect, Eid celebrations will be a little different this year. Here's how you can make the most of the situation.

My previous host, Tanya, told me about this riverside paradise in Quito, Ecuador, owned by her parents-in-law and said if I wanted to camp there, she could hook me up. I thought, why not? In my mind, I was about to head to a magical mountain land in an area called Pachijal Forest.

Saudi Arabia is changing exponentially. Graffiti and public art are popping up, music festivals are becoming a thing, and art and music lovers are allowed to enjoy themselves without many century-old restrictions. If you are a lover of art and design, you surely would love to witness this historical moment firsthand.

If you're searching for a picture-perfect destination with vividly captivating streets, buildings, nature, and faces, the UNESCO World Heritage Area of Hoi An in Vietnam should be your go-to.

We spoke to Joel Low, the Director and Clinical Psychologist of The Mind Psychological Services and Training for helpful and healthy advice on how we can look after our mental health during the Movement Control Order.

Once a popular trading area for merchant sailors, reclamation projects have somehow pushed the ocean back, and Hollywood Road in Hong Kong is once again a central shopping area filled with antique stores and art galleries.

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.

A nation steeped in history, Vietnam is rich in culture and tradition and this comes through in the food as well. One way you can get a taste of Vietnam in Phu Quoc is by signing up for Troc's Kitchen and Cooking Class.

Jet lag can end up making a trip overwhelming or perhaps even make you dread it a little. However, thanks to dawn simulator alarms, you can prevent this.

Sri Lanka has a little something for every type of traveller, and to get some sweet relief from the constant humidity and hustle and bustle of the capital city of Colombo, a short getaway is necessary sometimes.

Unbelievably, we’re in the eighth week of the Movement Control Order here in Malaysia, a period when we’ve had to adjust our lives in big and small ways.

It is said the springs that feed Pura Tirta Empul – also known as The Holy Water Temple – in Bali, Indonesia were created by the God Indra. It is also believed that these waters have healing properties, hence why people from all over visit this beautiful temple and bathe in the holy water.

The tiny island of Belitung which is located to the east of Sumatra, Indonesia is the place to be if you’re looking to put a pause on your busy life as you know it and just take things as they come.

The Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) attracts more than 1.2 million visitors each year. It is a two-metre-wide stretch of land that runs the length of the Korean peninsula.

As a team that travels heavily for both business and pleasure, travel suspensions have been particularly sad for us here at Zafigo, but we know that it is necessary so that we too may return to what is now known as the ‘new normal’. We share our thoughts on how we think travel will be…

Omoide Yokocho - or Memory Lane as it's called in English – is a small group of alleys filled with around 60 tiny restaurants and bars. It’s also just around the corner from the world’s busiest train station – Shinjuku.

Whether you’re a local staycationing or travelling within Malaysia or a foreigner planning a visit to the country, these travel apps will make your time travelling around easier.

There are a variety of online jobs you can earn from right now. This will allow you to work and save from the comfort of your own home, but also, once the lockdown measures have been lifted, you can earn while you travel too.

Ramadan is different this year. Here's a list of where you can order your buka puasa fare online and, in the true spirit of the holy month, we’ve also listed some ways you can bless others in need with the gift of food.

Our fun-but-hectic itinerary covered Colombo–Ella–Nuwara Eliya–Mirissa–Galle–Colombo. At some point in the planning stage, it became very obvious that our usual travel luggage wasn’t going to be practical or convenient. That is how our trip to Sri Lanka unexpectedly turned into our first experience at backpacking.

It's time to reflect on our environment. Do your part by purchasing eco-friendly travel gear and goodies for your much-needed, post-MCO holiday to lower your carbon footprint.

With airlines temporarily suspending its service due to COVID-19, the travel industry is anticipating a USD314 billion loss in ticket sales. These airlines also have to manage the aftermath of the cancellation of thousands of flights — consumers who are waiting anxiously for their refunds.

Of course, you can still enjoy the white sands and crystal waters, but there’s so much more on offer in Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island.