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1 | zafigozine: The #Independence edition 2 | zafigozine: The #Independence edition Contents 3 FOREWORD 4 LADIES OF LIBERTY UPSKILL YOURSELF FOR 5 YOUR UPCOMING TRAVEL ADVENTURES THE ‘NEW NORMAL’ 6 TRAVEL REALITIES OF COVID-19 7 HELLO ZAFIGO ROUNDUP 8 8 TIPS FOR BACKPACKING 10 ADVENTURE TIME A GASTRONOMIC TOUR 12 OF MALAYSIA 14 RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE 15 STAYCATION & CHILL 16 BINGE WATCH 17 RHYTHMS & READS THE PANDEMIC 18 PLAYBOOK Produced by Copyright © July 2020 Zafigo. All rights reserved. This e-zine or parts thereof may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form by any means, including electronic, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Zafigo. All information in this e-zine is up-to-date and correct at the time of writing. However, due to the fast pace of the world we live in, the information provided might change during time of circulation, so make sure you keep updated for the latest news at www.zafigo.com. Mirissa, Sri Lanka. Pic credit: Unsplash/@ollivves Mirissa, Sri Lanka. 3 | zafigozine: The #Independence edition who have gone solo is the freedom by constantly chatting up every to decide where they want to go, single woman they see. Sometimes, and what they want to do each it’s flattering, but if they are too Dear Zafigoers, day. The other is that solo travel persistent, it becomes a hassle and need not be lonely, because it potentially dangerous as well. makes you more open to striking a salute up friendships with the people you At Zafigo, we hope to give you tips meet along the way. On the other on how to deal with these situations hand, it also allows you to keep smartly and safely. Much like how to solo to yourself when you’re not feeling we have done this for our website, all that sociable. ZafigoZine aims to not only give you recaps of some of our best articles travel, on the current theme, but also to “WE WANT TO provide you with some exclusive CELEBRATE NOT articles, travel ideas, and things freedom, to enjoy yourself with. I hope ONLY THESE you find them helpful and equally & women WOMEN, BUT as entertaining. ALSO ENCOURAGE Finally, to all my fellow Malaysians Malaysia is celebrating 63 years MANY MORE TO who are celebrating our of independence on 31 August, independence this month, and we thought this would be EXPLORE THE Selamat Hari Merdeka! an appropriate theme for our WORLD ON second issue of ZafigoZine. Women travellers are, by definition, THEIR OWN.” independent people who know Cheers, how to organise their own itineraries, book their own tickets Of course, solo travel isn’t always and accommodation, and how to a bed of roses. There are safety Marina enjoy their travels safely. We want issues to consider. Some female to celebrate not only these women solo travellers have had to fend off but also encourage many more to unwanted attention. I remember explore the world on their own. how hazardous it was to visit not some remote outlying village in a There are many advantages to less-developed country, but Paris, independent travel of course. The where the men feel the need to one most cited by many women live up to their Casanova image 4 | zafigozine: The #Independence edition team talk Ladies Of Liberty #teamZafigo weighs in on independence, freedom, and the beauty of solo travel. Where did you go on your How has the pandemic Share one advice for first solo trip? redefined freedom for you? someone who wants to My first solo trip was to Byron Pre-pandemic, ‘freedom’ travel solo for the first time. Bay in Australia for Splendor meant going wherever, Pictures can be deceiving. In The Grass, an annual winter whenever and however What you see on booking music festival. I was nervous I wished. I now equate it sites may look very nice initially, but ended up making with the little things – being and pretty, but always use friends and having a ball of a outdoors, not being confined Google Street View in case time over four to my home, it’s located in a days with lots QT with family, dingy area. I’ve of music, great and meeting had this happen food, and my friends. to me before, so good vibes. TENGKU ZAI // we relocated. ELIZA SUB-EDITOR XIN XIN LEE // THOMAS // & CONTENT GRAPHICS & EDITOR MANAGER DESIGN What is the one thing you What does independence When do you truly feel feel epitomises ‘freedom’ mean to you? independent? for you? For me, independence When I feel I have complete Being financially stable. It’s is the ability to chart my control of this life I have very idealistic to say money own course while making made for myself, from doesn’t matter, especially mistakes along the way. making my own decisions since we live in a capitalistic It is the freedom to pursue and being respected for the society. Having money allows my own destiny, and to live choices I make, to owning me to do whatever I without being my own home want, whenever subservient to and financially I want. other people. supporting RATHIKA TERCIA GOH myself and SHEILA // // HEAD OF my lifestyle. CONTENT & CONTENT MAGGIE DE SOUZA MARKETING MARKETING // HEAD OF MANAGER EVENTS EDITORIAL ADVERTISING & PARTNERSHIPS EVENTS [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] We would love to hear your travel tips and stories. Drop us an email at [email protected] 5 | zafigozine: The #Independence edition Master the art of video editing Video editing is a key skill to have as video consumption grows. Whether you’re looking for video editing tips as a beginner, the best smartphone video editing apps, the basic editing cuts you should know, or trying out pro techniques, there is plenty of help online. Free online courses on video editing are also in abundance. These are available on Udemy, digital nomads Coursera, and Skillshare. THE LAST THING YOU Upskill Yourself WANT WHEN VISITING AN ICONIC TRAVEL DESTINATION IS TO For Your Upcoming CAPTURE BLURRY, OUT-OF-FOCUS SHOTS Travel Adventures OR VIDEOS. Instead of feeling down Level up on your about missed travel photography skills opportunities, invest The last thing you want the extra time you may when visiting an iconic travel currently have into destination is to capture upskilling yourself. blurry, out-of-focus shots (or BY KATHLEEN TAN videos) on your camera or phone. Raise your game with Besides maximising on your free photography courses by travel experiences, learning Nikon School or a free 12-part Travel blogging 101 something new helps to course by Harvard University. Clueless on how to start? reduce stress, and mastering Blog hosting sites Wix, these skills can potentially Also, for all you phone WordPress, and Squarespace generate passive income. photographers, there are online courses dedicated have guides. For those who Here are some ways you can to iPhone users while Shaw want to monetise their travel upskill to make the most of Academy offers a free course writing skills, Entrepreneur your future travels: on smartphone photography. gives practical tips. Upskill away at bit.ly/UpskillTravel 6 | zafigozine: The #Independence edition flying The ‘New Normal’ Travel Realities Of COVID-19 As the world embraces the new normal brought on by COVID-19, what will this mean for travel moving forward? Here are a few ways travel could change for us, post-pandemic. BY KATHLEEN TAN Close to 90 per cent of Local staycations the world’s countries have Travellers will likely enforced travel restrictions in choose drive-to domestic a concerted effort to contain locations over international the pandemic. However, destinations, as they seek observers believe that travel more control over their will make a comeback. personal space. Driving means not having to deal Digital health passports and with public areas such as contact tracing apps airports and the confined COVID-19 will mean cabin spaces of aeroplanes Touchless travel increased scrutiny on every or cruise ships. Touchless data-entry passengers’ health condition, technology — gesture with more healthcare Hygiene is everything control, touchless document protocols for check-in and Travel accommodations scans, and voice commands disembarkation at airports. with superior hygiene — are being explored. More standards will come out tops. Currently, airports and contactless norms may Healthcare professionals and airlines employ the use of include cashless payments, hospitality industry players thermal cameras, rapid on- stairs instead of lifts, and agree that this is one of the site COVID-19 tests, and displays being repositioned silver linings of the pandemic health screenings. to ensure social distancing. — a healthier way moving COVID-19 may herald the forward — as hotel operators TRAVELLERS WILL emergence of digital health have to now adopt hospital- CHOOSE DOMESTIC passports to document like hygiene standards. OVER INTERNATIONAL travellers’ personal data such This applies across sectors, DESTINATIONS FOR as age, underlying health as businesses must now MORE CONTROL OVER conditions, and travel history reimagine themselves with a THEIR SPACE. — quickly assessing an ‘safety comes first’ mentality. individual’s risk profile. Head to bit.ly/NewTravelNorms for more. 7 | zafigozine: The #Independence edition conversations Hello Zafigo Roundup Missed out on any sessions from Season 1? You can still tune in on all past sessions via the ‘Watch & Listen’ links below. Travel In The Time Hustle From Home: Earn Shifting Your Mind: How To Of COVID-19 Extra Income Online Live Well In The New Normal ZafigoX alumna Dr Sakia Remote working guru A women’s health coach, Haque and Xyza Cruz Bacani Aisha Preece shares ideas Amanda Luukinen explores on the pandemic situation in on how to make money in how to live well while staying their home countries.