Here is an easy guide on how to do a DIY Umrah on your own. Do-it-Yourself Umrah is becoming extremely popular and there are so many ways you plan and save when planning an Umrah on your own. For the past four years I have helped thousands of readers go for Umrah doing a DIY Umrah by helping them understand the Umrah visa fees, the Umrah visa procedures, the planning and organising of an … [Read more...]
Who Is DIY Umrah for and What is it’s Future? -Should Umrah Agents be Worried?
I received my newsletter from Salaam Gateway and my eye caught the title about “DIY Umrah” How worried are agents.As the leading and largest travel blog on DIY Umrah for the past four years, I have experience on the topic and I thought I will share my thoughts.I have to say to an extent I agree with the article, although it is Asia orientated, based on the writers.When I started four … [Read more...]
Halal Hotel Review -Tivoli Al Wakrah in Qatar
I love finding true halal hotel and Doha has many of them for which I am very excited to share, this time it is the Halal Hotel Tivoli Al Wakrah. For me, I always try to find a "real" halal hotel which is not always easy because we do have different interpretations and also different tolerance for example to music, food etc. For me personally, a halal hotel is a place that doesn't serve … [Read more...]
How to use the Train from Makkah to Medinah
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 … [Read more...]
Here is the Best Hilton Hotel In Makkah For Umrah
Which is the best Hilton hotel in Makkah for Umrah?Currently, Hilton has three different brands and hotels in Makkah in close proximity all offering different options and price points. So which is the best Hilton hotel in Makkah?I have stayed in all three hotels during an Umrah hotel hop so I can review the hotels and actually have an opinion when people ask me.First of all, let's look … [Read more...]
DIY Umrah: How to Get from Jeddah to Makkah & Medinah for Umrah
I get a lot of questions about how to get from Jeddah to Makkah to Medina for Umrah.I was very lucky to have an awesome friend who provided me with a driver for my Umrah, so I was driven to Makkah and Medina by car, which I must say was great as it made everything so much easier. May God bless them for kindness and generosity.I know however that many people will not have this benefit and … [Read more...]
5 Things You Need to Do if You Want to Travel More for This Year
Happy New Year!My personal resolutions might have been delayed as I am still formulating them, however, my travel goals for this year are pretty clear.Every year I follow a travel plan because I know how important it is to have one, plus it's so ingrained into me now so it is pretty much automatic.#1 Have a plan I know this sounds so cliche but it really helps if you know where … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide of Places to Visit in Doha by a Local- Plus all the Insider Tips for Exploring Doha
I have to admit I’m totally ashamed of myself and the fact that I have been living in Doha for two years and I still don’t have a post on the ultimate guide of places to visit in Doha as a Muslim traveller or as any visitor in the country.Doha for me is one of the most Muslim friendly destinations in the World and I would closely put it to being one of the top five halal destinations for … [Read more...]
Price Comparison (DIY) Do-It-Yourself Umrah VS Umrah Agent Packages
If you follow this website you know I am a massive fan of Do-It-Yourself Umrah and I advocate the flexibility and help to provide this site as a resource for planning your own Umrah without an agent.Now, I am not saying agents are not good, definitely not the case. Packaged Umrahs are an important part and good for many people but for others like Millennial Muslims (which is who I write … [Read more...]
Update on Six Months of Living in Hotels Full Time -What’s It Really Like
If you have been following my site you know that about two years ago we planned to live in hotels long term. I then decided this wasn’t for us and I missed the homey feeling.Well as a true female that changes her mind more often than my handbag we decided to go back to full-time hotel living and after six months I am happy to report - I am loving it!But let me backtrack and give you the … [Read more...]
