Travel

It turns out that you really can have a hot vaxx summer – as long as your vaccine is approved under the WHO’s Emergency Use Listing.

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.

There are many little things you can do at home to boost feel good feelings, keep sane during lockdown, and above all, stay feeling empowered.

After such a long, weird spell of sitting tight, vacations in 2021 deserve to be spectacular. Whether you’re looking for remote destinations, places with few restrictions, or countries that have successfully controlled the pandemic, there’s something for you.

Business recovery post COVID-19 looks to be an uphill climb for Malaysia’s hotel industry with occupancy rates averaging at 20% and 63% of hotel staff currently on unpaid leave.

The Tokyo Olympics is set to continue with limited spectators. But that may change to no spectators at all due an increase of COVID-19 cases in Japan. That and restrictions that are unlikely to lift soon.

A list of more than just potato chips to go with that couch. You may not be able to travel and eat, but you can still enjoy some delicious snacks from around the world from the comfort of your home.

Same formula, different regulations. The barring of AstraZeneca vaccines produced outside of Europe is frustrating millions of international travellers who’ve been fully inoculated against COVID-19.

Check out these relatable #CucukMyAZ videos from Malaysians and drool over how people are spending their hot vaxxed summers in other countries!

Making holiday plans has been difficult in the last year. With travel restrictions constantly changing due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, who’d want to be faced with potential flight cancellations? Especially when getting refunds are either a really exasperating or time-consuming process.  Many vacationers have given up on the idea of booking ahead altogether and…

That long-overdue local getaway can finally be realised as Langkawi is expected to reopen to vacationers this September. The only condition: you need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Romantic sunset views, Instagrammable settings, crystalline waters, and powder-soft sands – this list of Malaysia’s most stunning beachfront cafes and restaurants is a shore thing.

Malaysians are struggling to survive the FMCO. While we fight COVID-19, let’s also fight the urge to give up. Whether it’s for food or diapers, here’s where to go to look for help or to help others.

Malaysians abroad are living their best lives – or at least a better summer – and we’re watching with green-eyed envy. From Seoul to Algarve, we get six women to remind us of what life is like with little to no restrictions.

Only china-made vaccines are accepted in China, while Sinovac’s not accepted in most countries. Meanwhile, researchers are contemplating mixing and matching COVID-19 jabs. Things are getting messy with the vaccine wars, so we’ve simplified it for you.

For our 15th episode of Hello Zafigo, we spoke to Low Ngai Yuen and Susan Lankester about the lack of support given to our local arts and culture scene and what we can do to change it. Here’s a recap of that conversation.

You’ve been to the Gaudi museums and gardens all around beautiful Barcelona, but thanks to Airbnb, you’ll be able to stay in one of Gaudi’s architectural masterpieces this autumn.

From epic journeys in the Caucasus Mountains to 16th century redemption, Zafigo’s Founder, Marina Mahathir, shares with us which 10 books she’s currently loving and why.

With international travel still some ways away for most of us, here are a few ideas to help you scratch that travel itch – by virtually exploring Asia as she slowly opens up. Think of it as future travel inspo.

There’s no better place than the edge of outer space if you’re looking to go on a holiday that’s guaranteed to be free of COVID-19.

What if we travelled around the world by taking pictures of cafe storefronts like how we would collect passport stamps? Here are 12 instagrammable cafes from around Asia that we love.

It looks like Asia’s the first in and last out when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. But with vaccinations ramping up, its eventual reopening is on the horizon.

Curated by a stationery addict who is a sucker for packaging, here’s a list of beautiful stores around Malaysia that offers more than pen and paper!

Are you a young traveller itching to explore the world again? Well, the Contiki Travel Lounge has something tailor-made just for you – mystery trips with unreal discounts!