There are not many places that I would go back to when it comes to hotels or holidays. But when you find a perfect halal resort in Salalah Oman, I think you would happily go back. Definitely, the Al Baleed Resort in Salalah Oman is one exception. As you know, I am always on the lookout for beautiful halal or Muslim-friendly hotels/resorts that tick all my boxes of a private pool villa, …
Planning an Umrah with a baby: Everything you need to know
When I told people I wanted to go for Umrah with a baby they had a funny look, primarily because of when I wanted to go. My daughter would have been three months old. I think this might have been a little too ambitious for me considering that we had just travelled to three different countries by the time she was three months. So we pushed back our plans on performing Umrah with a newborn …
Umrah Suspension – The Complete list of Countries
Currently, the Saudi border is closed until further notice. Hajj this year will be available only for residents. We have no information of when will Umrah start again. It was announced today and that Umrah will be stopped for people on Umrah visas and tourist visas for those who want to visit the two Holy cities of Makkah and Medinah. Here is the announcement from the Ministry of …
My Experience Performing Umrah On a Tourist Visa 2020
By far, one of the most frequently asked questions is about whether it is OK performing Umrah on a Saudi tourist visa. We have had thousands of people actually go for Umrah using the new tourist visa for Saudi Arabia. Still, I know that many of you want the first-hand experience I had with it. First, make sure you read about the Saudi tourist visa here. Under the visa …
Great Halal Holiday Deals During Easter School Break
Time flies, and it is almost time for the Easter school break which is perfect for a halal holiday with the family since it is two weeks long and you can do plenty of exploring during that time. This year it also falls just before Ramadan, so spending some quality time with the family and recharging before the Holy month is a great option too. I have put together several Easter school …
The Best Travel Accessories for traveling with a newborn
Travelling with a newborn can be stressful, especially flying with a baby. What do you pack for your baby, or yourself with limiting baggage and how do you manage long flights with a baby only a few weeks old. If you don't know yet, we had a baby girl, our own Mini MuslimTravelGirl. Alhumdulilah Her first flight was from Doha to the UK when she was 5 weeks old, and by the time …