I have to admit I am not one for having a routine or being super organised. I blame my right brain, which is creative, messy and happily dis-organised. However, one thing I have noticed over the year I have been a mother is how much a baby travel routine made our travels so much easier. We had been to 7 countries by the time she was 7 months she has been such a great travel companion bless …
Halal Food in Greece – Availability in Athens and the Greek Islands
Halal food in is a Greece question that is asked very often and I even have a youtube video that does pretty well with more in-depth information. I visit Greece very often and this year alone I have been around 5 times already with few more planned out. What I love is that I keep seeing more and more Muslims in places that 10 years ago there would only …
Beautiful Hotels in Santorini with Private Pools for Muslim Travellers
Santorini is a hot destination not only for Muslim travellers but also for everyone else. The way Santorini is set up on top of an active volcano offers great views but also it is a little but for a challenge to find fully private villas for Muslim travellers to enjoy. As you can see from the photo the hotels, guest houses are very close to each other and there is no much privacy on the …
Top Tips for Finding the Perfect Muslim-Friendly Pool Villa
It is easier than ever to afford to book a private pool villa for a hijab-free holiday or a halal holiday especially with the vast options on Airbnb. Worrying about the health, cleanliness or overall impact on your family and practicalities of travelling during these times they provide a great alternative to hotel accommodation. It is much easier than you think and cheaper to find and book a …
Can You Get an Umrah Visa After Ramadan 2020?
After many years, the question of "Can I go for Umrah After Ramadan" is always a regular one. Now with the tourist visa available to some 49 countries for Saudi Arabia things have changed dramatically when it comes going for Umrah after Ramadan and before or after Hajj. When Can you do Umrah It is important to distinguish two things when we talk about when can you go for …
How to use the Train from Makkah to Medinah (Updated 2020)
The new high-speed Haramain train is on. Here is how to use the train from Makkah to Medinah and vice versa and other general information before you board! First I have to say I am super excited because train travel is my actual favourite way to explore a country. There are few options for you to get from Makkah to Medinah for Umrah and we cover all of them …