Frequently Asked Questions

Content Services

  • Our services are crafted to meet diverse client needs and ensure effective engagement. Below is an overview of our offerings:

    • Content Articles

    • Short-Form Videos

    • Long-Form Videos

    • In-Feed Carousel Post

    • Stories Shoutout

    • Social Media Advertising

    • Talent Engagement

    For detailed descriptions, please visit this page and use the provided form to express your interest.

  • Absolutely thrilled to receive your invitation! Please reach out to us at exploretomakan@gmail.com to discuss the details.

    We are open to participating in press trips worldwide, as this aligns with our commitment to delivering diverse and engaging travel content to our audience. We have a global perspective and are enthusiastic about exploring destinations beyond Singapore.

  • Yes, please.

    To maintain efficiency and deliver high-quality content, photos, and videos, we either work together or with our freelance partners who are well-versed in our branding style. This approach enhances productivity, ensuring consistent, high-quality outcomes during press trips and events. We appreciate your understanding.

  • Absolutely! We are open to working with businesses worldwide, subjected to our personal holiday and travel dates.

    For such requests, please get in touch with us at exploretomakan@gmail.com to see if there are any upcoming plans to visit your country.

  • We sincerely admire the impactful initiatives undertaken by not-for-profits and NGOs. As our primary focus is on sustaining our business through paid campaigns, we remain open to discussing your project. While budget constraints might influence the extent of deliverables, we are enthusiastic about exploring avenues to offer support or suggest alternative collaboration possibilities.

  • Congratulations on venturing into your new business! While we appreciate your interest in our content creation services, as a business, we do not work for free. Nevertheless, we're open to discussing barter arrangements and accepting gifted products. For inquiries related to such arrangements, kindly contact our team at exploretomakan@gmail.com

  • Our decision-making process involves several considerations:

    • Alignment with our blog and the interests of our audience.

    • Compensation, given that our blog functions as a business.

    • Personal enthusiasm and passion for the project.

    We prioritize collaborations that bring mutual value to us and our audience.

  • We welcome the opportunity for both long-term partnerships and one-time collaborations. Long-term relationships allow us to deeply understand and integrate a brand's values into our content, fostering a more authentic representation. However, we're also flexible and excited about one-time collaborations that align with our content and resonate with our audience.

  • We are keen to collaborate with brands that seamlessly integrate with our content pillars, which primarily revolve around food, travel, enriching experiences, and aspects of couple lifestyle, including home, cars, and life in Singapore. These are the key areas where we can authentically and effectively convey our passion and engage our audience.

    Food Partnerships Note: Please refer to our Halal Disclaimer to ensure alignment with our dietary requirements and values we uphold. This additional consideration ensures a harmonious partnership that genuinely connects with our audience.

Blog FAQ

  • "Makan" means "Eat" in Malay, which is our mother tongue language. Essentially, exploring and eating is what we do, and the whole reason why we started this account :)

  • We did it ourselves! Nurul does website design and content management in her full-time job, so it made perfect sense for us to handle the design in-house. If you're interested in having us design your website for you, feel free to reach out to us!

  • Our journey with EXPLORETOMAKAN officially began in 2022, but the seeds were planted long before that. Nurul initially started blogging back in 2008, when platforms like Blogspot and LiveJournal were all the rage. Her personal domain, nurulmimsy.com, served as a digital canvas for her thoughts and adventures until 2020.

    Following their marriage in 2020, Nurul and Fazwan decided to create a food and travel account on Instagram, bidding farewell to Nurul's old blog. You may notice some articles from Nurul's previous blog making their way into EXPLORETOMAKAN's archives.

    Finally, in 2022, the duo officially rebranded their platform to EXPLORETOMAKAN, consolidating their passion for exploration, culinary delights, and sharing their adventures with fellow travelers and food enthusiasts alike.

  • There are so many reasons why we started, and choose to continue blogging after so many years.

    1. Personal Passion: Writing is not just a hobby for Nurul—it's her full-time gig. Our blog serves as a virtual scrapbook, allowing us to relive moments and reminisce about past journeys. It's a stroll down memory lane at the click of a button.

    2. Breaking Stereotypes: We're here to break the mold and prove that Muslim women can be avid explorers too. We also want to encourage Muslims to explore Allah’s beautiful world. You shouldn’t avoid a place due to the perception that there is a lack of halal food. There is always a grocery store somewhere.

    3. Inspiring Others: We are living prove that you don’t have to quit your jobs to enjoy the travel lifestyle. Adulting can be a rollercoaster, and burnout is more than just a buzzword. Respect yourself enough to set boundaries and make full use of your well-deserved vacation days!

    4. Sharing & Learning: We're all about spreading the travel tips and experiences — both the good and bad! Our advice isn't just for friends; it's for everyone who can relate. Whether it's learning from our missteps or embracing our recommendations, we hope they help you in your trip planning.

    5. Community Engagement: We thrive on insights from our readers and followers. Many of our memorable trips were made possible by the recommendations and suggestions from our community. If you're eager to contribute to the blog, don't hesitate to reach out!

  • Certainly! That is how we are able to provide all of these information for free to our readers. exploretomakan.com sustains itself through diverse revenue channels including:

    • Advertisements: Revenue is generated through display ads on the website.

    • Affiliate Links: I earn a commission when you click on affiliate links, offering potential discounts without any extra cost to you.

    • Sponsorships and Brand Partnerships: Collaborations with airlines, brands, hotels, or tourism boards involve payment for content creation and may include coverage of travel expenses. Full transparency is maintained with a disclosure in relevant blog posts.

    • Freelance Writing: We extend our writing services to other global media publications, contributing content that may not be featured on exploretomakan.com but is published on the client's websites.

    • Digital Products (Coming Soon): Anticipate the introduction of digital products in the near future. Stay tuned for more exciting developments!

  • Currently, EXPLORETOMAKAN operates as a dynamic duo. While we don't have permanent positions available or offer internships at the moment, we warmly welcome article submissions from passionate individuals.

    If you're interested in sharing your personal stories, travel experiences, or insights on food and exploration, we'd love to hear from you! Simply visit our submissions page here to learn more about how you can contribute to our blog.