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Volunteering In Kuala Lumpur: Katzen Cat Sanctuary
I found Katzen Cat Sanctuary through the Malaysian website Do Something Good. It is a no-kill cat rescue center. No-kill meaning they do not practice...
George Town Festival 2015, Penang
The George Town Festival is an arts, culture and heritage festival that runs for a month, every year in Penang, Malaysia. For an entire month, the Pearl of the Orient is transformed into city-large stage for performers and artists, both local and international, to showcase their work. Showcases take place at various places on the…
Volunteering In Kuala Lumpur: Free Tree Society
The Free Tree Society is a group of volunteers who aim to green KL from their communal garden. They take seeds, sprout and nurture them. They...
Fun & Useful Phrases To Learn While In Malaysia
Discover the heart of Malaysia through its language. Learn essential phrases and cultural tips for a more enriching travel experience.
The Biggest Fears Women Face When Travelling & How To Overcome Them
The first time I told my mother I wanted to travel Sabah for two weeks on my own, she freaked out. She sat me down and recommended I go see a doctor...
Top 5 Vegetarian/Vegan Places To Check Out In Kuala Lumpur
Travelling with eating restrictions can be a little challenging but because Malaysia has diverse communities, diverse ranges of food is a given! Being a vegetarian...
The Quaint Delight That Is Ipoh
Here’s the thing about Ipoh: if you’re looking for hustle and bustle, you won’t find it there. Which is precisely why a day trip to Ipoh is a perfect respite to the mad frenetic pace of Kuala Lumpur.
The Case For Disconnecting: 10 Days In The Namib Desert
It was the sound of flapping that woke me up that night. Wings, somewhere in the dark. It wasn’t anything large, for that would have been terrifying. It was a small insect, but the silence and the darkness amplified the sound of its wings.
How To Make Friends In A New City When Travelling Solo
As a solo traveller, one of my priorities when I land in a new destination is to get out and make some friends.
Malaysia’s Eid Celebrations: Like Nowhere Else
What other countries call Eid al-Fitr, Malaysians call Hari Raya and it's a month long celebration of open houses, food, and more!
5 Essential Life Skills Every Traveller Should Learn
Many travellers share how travelling has taught them this and that, how they've become better at adapting to new environment, how they've learnt to...
Qliq Damansara: For Women Travellers Seeking A Safe Space
Qliq Damansara offers something new and novel for Petaling Jaya: a dedicated women's floor. You have two room choices, namely the Qute Ladies room
Daphne Iking Tells Us Her Favourite Things To Do In Kuala Lumpur
Voices of Zafigo is where we ask women who are living in a city, what their tips and advice would be for women travelling to the city for work or for
GrabCar: Your App-Based Car With Driver Service In The City
Owning a car is a must for most Malaysians especially in the Klang Valley. It is unfortunate that our cities and towns are underserved by public
How Travelling Has Made Me Optimistic
I do not think I would be the same person I am today if I had not travelled. The conversations I have had with strangers and experiences I have
Essential Travel Tips – How To Survive A Foreign Toilet
In 1995, along with some 30,000 other women ( and a few men), I attended the 4th World Conference on Women in Beijing, China. Or, to put it more precisely
Ramadan In Malaysia: What You Need To Know
For first-time visitors to Malaysia, Ramadan is a good time to witness the particularly unique way Malaysians observe the holy month.
5 Things To Do In Central Market
Central Market Kuala Lumpur, built by Yap Ah Loy, a Chinese Kapitan, used to be a wet market in 1888. After the market was relocated in the 80s, the iconic light blue building that used to house it was declared a centre for Malaysian arts, culture and handicrafts.
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What New Moms Need To Know About Travelling With Your Baby
Armed with these tips and tricks, you can plan the next trip, pack away and have a fab time exploring the world with your little one!
A Confounding Second Visit To Beijing
It was my second time in Beijing, and something had changed. The city was different. I don’t like it that much anymore, I thought. I’d done all the major sights, even done the Great Wall again but Beijing had done nothing for me this time around.
7 Tips On How To Survive KL As A Travelling Musician
You're a travelling musician hungry for new experiences, a new scene and a fresh audience. So why choose Malaysia? Well on a short visit last year, I was fortunate to discover that there is indeed a healthy music scene in Kuala Lumpur.
Adventures With Uber In Penang
As Uber has just only started up in Penang, there aren't a lot of drivers as yet. Most of them tend to congregate around Georgetown, though I had the luck to engage one driver who happened to be around Bayan Lepas.
Marina Mahathir’s Tips & Advice For Travelling In Kuala Lumpur
Voices of Zafigo is where we ask women who are living in a city, what their tips and advice would be for women travelling to the city for work or for leisure, especially for the first time, that could help make their travels to the city better, safer, more interesting and more enjoyable.






















