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George Town Meeting Room, Royale Chulan Penang [clear filter]
Tuesday, August 29
 

2:00pm PDT

"How To Prepare For A High Altitude Trek" by Amazing Trekkers Club

Ever dreamt of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp or even something more local like Mount Kinabalu? It can be overwhelming what is needed mentally, physically and emotionally to get yourself ready! However, it doesn't have to be! Join Amazing Trekkers Club President Hazleen Panayiotou and Vice President Shah Ahern as they share important tips to prepare for a trek and demonstrate what and how to pack. Between the two Amazing Trekkers are decades of experience climbing dozens of high altitude, multi-day treks of various difficulty levels.

Date: August 29, 2017

Location: George Town Meeting Room

Time: 2:00 - 3:30PM

Number of pax: Up to 30

Duration: 1.5 hours 

Price: FOC. To book a spot, click here.

More details here.


Speakers, Panellists & Moderat...
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Hazleen Panayiotou

Panellist, Amazing Trekkers Club
A wife and mother of three, the CEO of a fully licensed travel company (TrekkersAsia) and founder of a women-only mountaineering group, Amazing Trekkers Club, Hazleen has travelled extensively in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. She has successfully climbed 29 mountains... Read More →

Workshop Leaders/Activities
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Amazing Trekkers Club

How To Prepare For A High Altitude Trek & Penang Hill: Safe I Go With Amazing Trekkers Club, by Hazleen Panayiotou
A wife and mother of three, the CEO of a fully licensed travel company (TrekkersAsia) and founder of a women-only mountaineering group, Amazing Trekkers Club, Hazleen Panayiotou has travelled extensively and has successfully climbed 29 mountains, and has organised and led dozens... Read More →



Tuesday August 29, 2017 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
George Town Meeting Room, Royale Chulan Penang
 
Wednesday, August 30
 

3:30pm PDT

"An Afternoon Of Sarees & Stories" with Sumitra Selvaraj
Join in for an afternoon with Sarees and Stories to learn about the different weaves of sarees from around India. You will also get to hear stories of Sumitra’s journey through the daily drape. There will also be a draping session to demonstrate how you too can easily wear a saree.

Date: August 30, 2017

Location: George Town Meeting Room

Time: 3:30pm - 5pm

Number of pax: Up to 50

Duration: 1.5 hours

Price: USD20* (Approx RM100) (ZafigoX attendees) and USD40 (Approx RM200) (non-attendees)

For tickets, click here.

More details here.

Speakers, Panellists & Moderat...
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Sumitra Selvaraj

Moderator, Founder of Sarees & Stories
As a writer, presenter and media professional, Sumitra has spent the last 18 years dabbling in broadcasting, publishing and Public Relations in Malaysia. She has anchored English language news broadcasts across all free to air networks and has produced and directed a number of news... Read More →

Workshop Leaders/Activities
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An Afternoon Of Sarees & Stories

Learn the art of how to wear a saree, and hear stories of what it’s like living in one, by Sumitra Selvaraj
Sumitra Selvaraj is currently the Executive Producer of an English-language talk show in Malaysia, and has been dabbling in broadcasting, publishing and public relations for the last 18 years. She is also the founder of the blog Sarees and Stories, where she documents her experiences... Read More →



Wednesday August 30, 2017 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
George Town Meeting Room, Royale Chulan Penang
 
Thursday, August 31
 

3:30pm PDT

"Travel Safe, Travel Smart, Travel Now: A Private Session" with Kudsia Kahar, Priscilla Patrick & Özge Elif Özer

No strangers to travelling, these three women have collectively explored over 60 countries spread over seven continents. What that really means is that they are an endless trove of travel and other tales. From harrowing to delightful, these women share stories of what it’s like being a woman on the road, and most importantly, how to stay safe while you’re on it.

Date: August 31, 2017

Location: George Town Meeting Room

Time: 3:30pm-6:30pm

Number of pax: Up to 30

Duration: 3 hours

Price: FREE (ZafigoX attendees) and USD18 (approx RM75) (non-attendees)

To register
 (for non-attendees), click here.

True travel experiences you have to hear to believe. Some scary, some funny, but altogether 100 per cent authentic. All of which are meant to help you Travel Safe, Travel Smart, Travel Now. There will also be a sharing session to this activity, which means it is a closed-door event, where you will find no men, no cameras, no recording and no boundaries. 



Speakers, Panellists & Moderat...
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Kudsia Kahar

Moderator & Workshop Leader, Co-founder & CEO of Kudsia+Co
Kudsia's name is synonymous with the success and growth of the commercial radio industry in Malaysia. She has over 25 years of experience as a broadcaster under her belt, and was at the helm of top Malaysian stations such as Hitz.FM, ERA, Sinar FM and THR. Kudsia Kahar remains the... Read More →
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Özge Elif Özer

Speaker, Consultant & Traveller
Elif decided to leave the little town of Erzurum in the eastern Turkey when she was 17 to escape the bubble run by patriarchy. Since then, she has lived in six different countries and travelled across over 30 more. She believes that travelling alone is empowering and that it makes... Read More →

Workshop Leaders/Activities
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Priscilla Patrick

Traveller, Photographer & Explorer, Travel Safe, Travel Smart, Travel Now: A Private Session with Kudsia Kahar, Priscilla Patrick & Özge Elif Özer
You may not recognise her face straight away, but the second she speaks, you'll know her voice instantly. She is Priscilla Patrick, and her friends and former colleagues dub her the Queen of All Highways. Chances are, you've heard her telling you what roads to avoid and why. A certified... Read More →
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Özge Elif Özer

Consultant & Traveller, Travel Safe, Travel Smart, Travel Now: A Private Session with Kudsia Kahar, Priscilla Patrick & Özge Elif Özer
Elif decided to leave her little town in the eastern of part of Turkey when she was 17 to escape the bubble run by patriarchy. Since then she has lived in 6 different countries and travelled across over 30. She believes traveling alone is empowering and it makes you question everything... Read More →



Thursday August 31, 2017 3:30pm - 6:00pm PDT
George Town Meeting Room, Royale Chulan Penang
 
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