From Zafigo

There’s no denying the quaint charm of train rides and the deluge of happy hormones they leave you with. If you dig exploring the unexplored, one among these remarkable train journeys around Malaysia might just become your next favourite travel memory.

Cameron Highlands will be opening its first-ever European-themed outdoor theme park in 2023 with ESCAPE, and it will be different from any other national theme park as the nature-based adventure park is built within the natural landscape.

Having to stay home for more than a year due to MCO has taken its toll on many Malaysians, especially affecting people’s mental health. While COVID-19 vaccination efforts are ramping up, it has emphasised feelings of waiting and not having control over what the present looks like. This feeling has a term to it: languishing.

Nearly 100 passengers boarded the ‘Flight to Nowhere’ from Seoul’s Incheon International Airport to experience the Kota Kinabalu, Sabah-themed sightseeing flight.

It’s important to embrace heritage. It’s also possible to embrace the old and traditional in new and exciting ways. As it stands, (one of) Malaysia’s most quintessential textiles – batik – is an ancient art form that still prevails. Today, batik holds such a high status that people often wear it to formal and fancy…

Malaysia Airlines released a 30-minute ASMR clip on YouTube that’ll take you on a trip down memory lane. Titled, ‘The Sounds of MH’, it takes travellers from their departure point at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Heathrow Airport in London.

Sarawak is among Malaysia’s states making headway in its COVID-19 vaccination programme, expecting to reach herd immunity by August, allowing them to move in to Phase 3 of the National Recovery Plan. Thanks to this, the state is expected to reopen for domestic tourism later on in the year and by 2022 for international travellers. …

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The tourism sector can and likely will revive fully by the end of next year. However, it’s crucial to take on an “aggressive vaccination” approach to achieve the aforementioned. With Malaysia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout currently picking up, people are eager and ready to release all their pent-up demand to travel, which will spur the return…

The Klook Jom Durian campaign gathers local durian merchants who prepare vast arrays of durian to fulfil your cravings during lockdown, with discounted rates and delivery services to your doorstep.

Seven ways Malaysians have been offering help to those in need, and a nice reminder that the people will take care of each other.

Love the beach, islands, sun, relaxation, and feeling the wind in your hair? As the world’s largest archipelago, a cruise around Indonesia may be right up your alley!

If you’ve got the lockdown blues and are looking for a little pick-me-up, the foreign films on this list will do just that.

From sourdough, focaccia, bagels, and more – there’s something for everyone in this list. Who knows? You might just sing your teeth into the loaf of your life.

It’s another proud moment for Malaysia as Johor’s Desaru Coast bags a spot on TIME’s list of World’s Greatest Places for 2021.

Some people say adults are big kids with money, and as adults, we agree. Fulfil your childhood wants with this list of 10 toys even a grown up would want to buy!

A whopping 150,000 frontliners can expect to be vaccinated soon to ensure safe interaction with customers, while a faster COVID-19 vaccination programme will help in reviving Malaysia’s travel sector.

From the refreshing taste of bingsu to the warm bites of hotteok, let your taste buds experience the tastiest Korean desserts made right in our backyard by these seven local establishments.

Even as life begins to go back to ‘normal’, there are still some ways to go when it comes to travelling abroad. The WHO advises against vaccine passports and flight prices showing a trend in steeper fees.

Over the weekend, Zafigo’s founder, Marina Mahathir, had a chat with Kaori Sasaki on all things Olympics. From vaccine requirements to the logistics to (of course) the concerns surrounding hosting the games during a pandemic.

It doesn’t hurt to dream, right? From sleeping in the snow in Finland to luxe private islands in the Bahamas and everything in between, here are our faves from the Netflix hit, The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals.

Interstate travel permits for work purposes will be disallowed to urge the public to celebrate Eid al-Adha at home and some travel destinations to cure travel itch.

Plastic pollution in the tourism sector remains a problem. And COVID-19 is only exacerbating it. The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative (GTPI) gathers tourism organisations to work towards environmental sustainability, specifically eradicating plastic pollution caused by tourism.

Glittering gloss, gilded lids, and bright bursts of blush – what’s the point when no one can see any of it? Well, I can.