Since having mini MTG, I haven't published much about our travels or the way my travelling has changed since having a baby. It is not until last night while pushing her on a swing I realised the changes I have done to my own style of travelling to accommodate my wanderlust and her comfort. Mini MTG, a traveller in her own right with almost ten countries before the age of two (she is 18 …
How to Extend Your Tourist Visa in Dubai – The Easy Way
When I was looking for information on how to extend my tourist visa in Dubai, I didn't find much information available, so I thought I will make this for anyone looking to do something similar. The process is much easier than the one I found online or when I called some agencies telling me to go to Terminal 3. Who can extend their tourist visas in Dubai As a British passport …
The easiest way to earn THOUSANDS of Avios without flying
Today I will share with you the easiest way to earn Avios without flying anywhere. Many people believe that earning Avios comes only from flying. However, this is not the case and for me personally even using my British Airways American Express card doesn't yield as many points as my other "trick". It is much more manageable and straightforward than many people think, and I also …
My Husband’s Experience of Umrah with the new Covid rules in Makkah
My husband doesn’t write for the site, but this month in November 2020 he performed Umrah when very few people could manage. MashaAllah he also completed another one yesterday (at time of writing). So I could not pass and not ask him about the process of performing Umrah in the new covid area with the new Umrah restrictions and applications you need to complete. Please note that small …
Why I love Transferwise as a Muslim Traveller and became my travel companion
I didn't even know how to use Transferwise or what was the purpose of such an online bank. Like most for the past 15 years, I have had the same bank and card. This post is not sponsored, but my experience of using Trasferwise for the past six months. I had heard of it from various blogger Facebook groups and how they pay into the account of use abroad, but I had never actually used it. …
The Best European Avios Redemption in business class with flat bed
Club Europe on British Airways is hardly worth the Avios or cash unless of course you have plenty of both or it's on sale. However, I recently discovered the best European Avios redemption in business class, which, of course, makes it an excellent value. I knew there was a flight on a bigger plane from London to Athens as I had flown with it, but it had the old-style business class seats, …