Travel

Hello Zafigo Session #8 | Holi-dates: Creating Meaningful Family Vacations
Join us this 3rd October in a session that discusses why travelling with children from a young age is an experience that plays a vital role in their growth.
Red Hong Yi: The Artist Who Paints Without A Paintbrush
In our first episode of the new season of Hello Zafigo, we spoke to the contemporary artist on her creative process, how many tea bags it took to create a portrait of a teh tarik man, and why bringing your heart to work is the best thing an artist can do.
6 Artsy Places to Visit in Klang Valley
Thinking of visiting yet another cafe for the weekend? Try out something different and explore these six art spaces in the Klang Valley instead.
Using Breathwork To Maintain A Healthy Immune System
Unwind within minutes when you know the right way to breathe. Turns out it’s not as straightforward as we thought.
Japan Announces Travel Bubble With Malaysia, Discussing Feminism In Southeast Asia Over Food, And More (18 Sept)
Your weekly roundup of travel updates that you may have missed this week.
Check-Ins: Ambong Pool Villas, Langkawi, Malaysia
Zafigo checks into the Ambong Pool Villas – an award-winning boutique property in Langkawi set in a lush rainforest and overlooking the ocean that promises (and delivers) a holistic travel experience.
Things We Love: Happy Malaysia Day
We’ve decided to kick off a new monthly series where we share #teamZafigo’s favourite discoveries for the month. Some of the things may not necessarily be new, but they may be new to us as experiences, objects, preferences, and the like.
What’s Happening Around The World & How You Can Help
While the pandemic is a real concern, there are still millions of others who face bigger problems. Here’s what’s going on in the world (Malaysia included) and what you can do to help.
5 Shows On Netflix To Watch For Strong Female Leads
Who doesn’t love shows with strong female characters, a good storyline, and amazing scenery?
Hello Zafigo’s Kicking Off Season 2 With Red Hong Yi
Red Hong Yi kicks off the second season of who joins Marina Mahathir in a conversation titled The Art Of Travel: Finding Inspiration In The Journey.
Explore Malaysia With Fixed Fares On Malaysia Airlines, The Olympics Scheduled For 2021, And More (11 Sept)
Explore Malaysia from RM179, Malaysia to open its borders for medical tourists and more. Here's a roundup of travel news you have missed this week.
ZafigoX 2019 Recap: Malaysian Performers Take The Stage
We’re doing a #ThrowbackThursday to last year when these stellar artists performed for audiences at ZafigoX 2019
7 Malaysian Street Artists & Photographers To Follow
Whether images, graffiti, or murals, get inspired to cuti-cuti Malaysia by the captivating work of some of the country’s foremost street artists.
Follow These 6 Inspiring Instagram Accounts
Maybe you’ve had enough of scrolling through Instagram’s endless explore tab and are itching for inspiring and useful posts. Check out these Instagram accounts aimed to rouse the #girlboss in you!
AirAsia’s New Check-In Fees, Penang & Johor Free Of COVID-19, And Free Milo! (4 Sept)
A round-up of the travel news you may have missed this week.
ZafigoX 2019 Recap: Tech To Make The Most Of Your Travels
Whether it's planning your trip or needing a language translation app, there are gadgets and apps that will make your travels that much better. Here's what Ciara O’Hara of Google Malaysia, and Raywen Ong of soyacincau.com recommend.
Women Of Zafigo: Traveling Through Illustrations With Alicia Aradilla
Keeping a journal encourages us to view the world differently through purposeful observation. We speak to sketch artist Alicia Aradilla who documents her memories in a profound and beautiful way.
Tea-riffic: 6 Modern Tea Rooms To Visit In Malaysia
You’ve drunk English breakfast, African rooibos, masala chai, and of course, Japanese matcha, but have you tried Chinese longjing or even pu er? Zafigo spills the tea on Chinese tea culture in Malaysia, and highlights new-age tea rooms to visit.
#TeamZafigo: What Independence Means To Us
Hope you’re enjoying the long weekend… Happy 63rd Merdeka, everybody!
Malaysia To Reopen Borders To Tourists in Q2 2021, Unlimited Domestic Travel for RM399 with Firefly and More (28 Aug)
Extra, extra, read all about the travel news you may have missed!
The Great Escape: A Conversation With YAKA Camping Club
A Malaysian club that takes its members on fun camping trips? Sign us up!
Women’s Equality Day: Getting A Seat At The Table
An homage to where we were, how far we’ve come, how far we can go, and how important it is for women to fight for a seat at the table.
7 Day Trips To Take From Kuala Lumpur
Hit the road to some place different and exciting – or seven! Seeing as we’re still in the midst of the RMCO and can only travel domestically, why not head on a day trip to a locale that’s less popular (and also less crowded)?
Malaysia-Japan Travel Bubble, Thailand Named Safest Holiday Destination, RMCO SOPs, & More (21 Aug)
This week's roundup of travel news you may have missed: political plays in the Pearl of the Orient, a video on travel influencers you have to watch and more.
























