Travel

Beyond The Gym: 12 Fun Ways For The Adventurer To Stay Active
With COVID-19 cases on the rise (again), hitting the gym is less than ideal. Keep fit by treating the great outdoors as your workout studio instead!
Celebrate Your Mental & Physical Health With These Discounts
And yes, we have exclusive discounts for Zafigo readers. These brands and their products and services will have your mind, body, spirit, and surroundings in the pink of health. Tap in!
#SapotLokal: 10 Raya Cards & Money Packets From Independent Malaysian Artists
Kirim salam Raya in the new normal with these 10 gorgeous Raya greeting cards and money packets!
Enjoy 3 Domestic Return Flights From RM699, Japan to Launch Vaccine Passport, and More
Malaysia Airlines launches exciting new travel pass for domestic flights, India reaches 18 million mark of COVID-19 cases, new SOPs for Raya and more. All your travel news wrapped up here.
What You Missed On The Busy Reading Books Podcast This Month
In case you didn’t know, we started our very own podcast about books, hosted by Marina Mahathir! Here’s what you’ve missed so far.
Malaysia vs Singapore: Which Country Has The Best Hawkers?
Singaporeans claim it to be part of their heritage, but are the hawkers truly different there compared to Malaysia?
5 Reasons Why A Road Trip Is Never A Good Idea
Between long hours cooped up in a car, constant stops, or potential bickering between travel mates, why would anyone want to go on a road trip?
Raya Delights: The Best Food Platters And Gift Sets For The Festive Season
Raya is just around the corner, and we're reminded of the ways #MalaysiaBoleh makan as seen with these elaborate food platters, and creative candle designs. Here are 10 Malaysian brands that will make this Raya an unforgettable one!
14 Beautiful Mosques In Malaysia That’ll Take Your Breath Away
From pretty in pink to clad in crystal, here’s over a dozen of the country’s most photogenic and architecturally-inspiring mosques.
COVID-19 Hits Waterways, Malaysia Enforces Stricter Travel Rules, And More (Apr 23)
Still not a great week for travel, especially if you’ve got a wedding in another state you need to attend, but travel giants like Expedia remain optimistic about the future of the industry.
Anytime Is Teatime: Team Zafigo’s Favourite Malaysian Kuihs
We’re having a kuih party and you’re invited! Check out our team’s favourite traditional sweet treats.
6 Chic Eco-Friendly Brands Made In Malaysia
You don’t need to slug it out to save the world. Go from hippie to hip with these six trendy eco-friendly and sustainably chic Malaysian brands!
Hello Zafigo #13 Recap: For The Love Of Food & Travel
If we had to summarise our first episode of season three in three words, it'd be: sugar, spice, and everything nice. Here's a recap of what you missed on Hello Zafigo with Sapna Anand, Benjamin Yong, and Ili Sulaiman last weekend.
This Is What Hotel Stays Will Be Like Post-COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every industry, but none more so than travel. Here’s what staying at hotels and resorts will be like for the next few years.
Iftar Indulgence: 8 Incredible Hotel Buffets You Don’t Want To Miss This Ramadan
No Malaysian Ramadan is complete without digging in at least one of the incredibly satisfying buka puasa buffet at any one of Kuala Lumpur’s various hotels. Selamat berpuasa y’all!
How I Learned To Eat: Marina Mahathir On Food & Family
From childhood days spent scoffing down ikan kering with rice, to university life filled with days of pasties, to becoming a master baker during lockdown, Marina Mahathir shares the story of how she learned to eat.
No Interstate Travel This Raya, KLIA Introduces Calm Room For Autistic Travellers & More (16 Apr)
Catch up on this week's travel news from around the world.
#RayaOOTD: 17 Local Labels To Get You In The Mood For Eid 2021
It’s already fasting month, so you know what that means – time to start planning your #OOTDs for Hari Raya! Here are a few collections from some incredible local brands.
Yes, You Can Eat In Front Of Me: A Muslim On Fasting Protocols
"To eat or not to eat?" Ah, the age-old question always asked by non-Muslims during Ramadan. As a Muslim, I say "Just eat la!"
A Look At Iftar Meals Around The World
As Muslims populate various corners of the world, it’s also interesting to see the variations in iftar meals from sweet milk pastries to festive food fairs.
Up The Ante: 6 Virtual Fitness Challenges You Should Try Out
If you need the motivation to workout at home, these fun virtual challenges with Chloe Ting, Blogilates, Fit & Well and more, will do just the trick!
Vaccinated M’sians Can Travel, FamilyMart Opens First Drive-Thru & More
Ready to fly? For countries like Malaysia, Singapore, and others, it’s looking like being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is your golden ticket outta here! Here's all the travel news you may have missed this week. (April 9)
Hello Zafigo Session #13: For The Love Of Food & Travel
Hello Zafigo is back and we’re kicking off Season 3 with Sapna Anand, Benjamin Yong, and Ili Sulaiman, as they talk food and how their travels give them culinary inspiration.
Not For The Faint-Hearted: Top 5 Skydiving Spots In Asia
Craving an adrenaline rush? From picturesque sceneries to majestic city views, here’s five of Asia’s best skydiving spots!
























