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Travelers’ Choice: Tripadvisor’s Best Hotels In Asia & The World 2022
Tripadvisor announced the winners of its highly-anticipated annual Travelers' Choice® Awards for Hotels. Here are the best places to stay in Asia and the world according to your fellow travellers.
These 8 Malaysian Kombucha Brewers Pack A Real Gut Punch
Wanna just kick back and chill with your SCOBY-s? We have just the eight local brands for you to support.
Travelling With Diabetes: How To Prepare For Your Next Trip
Travelling can be challenging when you have diabetes. However, with a little forethought, you may enjoy your trip and stay healthy at the same time! Here are some tips.
The Top 8 Camping Spots In Malaysia
Sick and tired of shopping malls? From mountaintop to beachfront to riverside, afford yourself some fresh air and time with nature at these five camping spots around Malaysia.
Hello, Tourists! 7 Countries Dropping COVID-19 Travel Requirements For Malaysians
Many nations have relaxed their international borders, giving Malaysians greater options for where to go on holiday. Here are seven countries that have dropped all or part of their travel restrictions thus far.
Watch These Documentaries To Feed Your Wanderlust
Binge-worthy documentaries that’ll serve as a reminder that the world is indeed a huge and wonderful place, and that it’ll be waiting for you to explore once the COVID-19 pandemic eventually (and hopefully soon) dies down.
The Ultimate Mother-Kiddo Datecation: Shangri-La KL
Checking in to the Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur proved to be the staycation and datecation of dreams for this Zafigo editor and her young daughter.
Last Minute Planners: Make Mother’s Day Special With A Spa Day, Good Food, & Gifts
This Mother's Day, what better way to thank that special mother figure in your life than with a much-needed spa day at Chenot Spa at One&Only Desaru Coast.
3 Things To Try At Urban Retreat Onsen Spa For Self-Care
Thinking of adding some self-care activities into your routine? Give one, if not all, of these treatments at Urban Retreat Onsen Spa a try.
Old Is Gold: 7 Heritage Eats In Downtown Kuala Lumpur
These seven heritage eats in Downtown Kuala Lumpur have withstood the test of time and are indeed what makes the Malaysian food scene one of the best in the world.
10 Of Malaysia’s Most Weird & Wonderful Museums
These are some of Malaysia’s most weird and wonderful — or rather, weirdly wonderful — museums that’ll intrigue even the most unenthusiastic of museum-goers.
12 Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas From Local Malaysian Businesses
For Mother’s Day, shower your mum with any one of these 12 thoughtful gifts from local businesses throughout Malaysia.
Different Names, Same Celebration: Aidilfitri Traditions Around The World
We call it Aidilfitri, others call it Ramadan Bayram or Da Erde, but Muslims worldwide still come together during Eid al-Fitr to celebrate the holy month of Syawal. Check out how Aidilfitri is celebrated around the world!
Kid-Friendly Hotels Around Malaysia For A Splashing Good Time
With the school holidays period popping up left, right, and centre, it's time to plan a family vacation and what better place than one of these kid-friendly hotels around Malaysia.
The 8 Travel Essentials Our Zafigo Editors Swear By
One of those over packers who feel like bringing everything, including the kitchen sink, on their holiday? Well, then this list of travel essentials handpicked by the Zafigo team will sort you out.
Pamper Your Queen This Mother’s Day At The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi
Treat the queen of your heart and most important woman in your life to a spectacular Mother’s Day at The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi.
Malaysia Eases COVID-19 Travel Rules & SOPs From 1 May: What To Know
Malaysians can look forward to the easing of COVID-19 SOPs which include the relaxed SOPs for foreign travellers entering the country and scrapping the need for the public to use the MySejahtera check-ins function from 1 May.
After Hours: Late Night Food & Fun Things To Do In Malaysia
The colourful scenes and culture of Malaysian days are great, but sometimes a city’s best secrets are revealed only after sunset.
Raya Feels: 7 Stunning Airbnb Stays Amidst Nature With A Kampung Vibe
Hari Raya holidays are upon us, and with proper celebrations and festivities underway, consider turning the festivities into a getaway at these charming Airbnb stays that exude a kampung vibe.
6 Malaysian Places Named After Women Of Legends & Folklores
Did you know there are places in Malaysia named after women from local legends? Let’s jump into the world of local mystery and folklore!
Pack Your Bags: Hong Kong Reopens To The World, Thailand Scraps PCR Test
Here’s some good news for you wandersters — Hong Kong has lifted its ban on foreign visitors for the first time since the pandemic began, while Thailand has done away with PCR testing for tourists.
NSFW: 10 Shows Not To Watch With Family Or In Office
Want to avoid those awkward NSFW moments with family? We give you a list of shows to not watch for family movie night.
7 Places For Last Minute Hari Raya Shopping Around KL & Beyond
Haven’t copped your baju Raya or kuih-muih to serve next week? We feel you. With Hari Raya right around the corner, here are seven malls around Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley where you’ll get to do all your last minute shopping.
Wait, What?! A Compilation Of Funny Encounters With Tourists In Malaysia
There are always "WTH!" stories you've heard of no matter the industry, especially in the tourism sector. Of course, in Malaysia, it’s no different.
























