I recently did a guest post for my friend Jen from Jetsetter's Homestead on mosque etiquettes. She is currently cruising around Indonesia and wanted something that can she can go by. I found it an excellent idea and thought I would share it in this series too. I strongly recommend you check her blog for all the awesome photos she has shared. The first time I entered a mosque I definitely needed …
Muslim Friendly Travel
Featured Series: 4 Reasons Why Muslim Travellers are Different
I get asked many times what is the difference between a Muslim traveller and a non Muslim traveller because at the end we are all tourists. Well, this is totally true and I agree with the fundamentals that we don’t have that many differences but rather we share more common passions for travel, exploring theworld and meeting new people and cultures. That is my favourite part of travelling. However …
Muslim Friendly Hotel: Holiday Inn Berlin city-west
I always get super excited when there are good deals, you all know this. But what makes me even more excited is that there is a good deal to a destination I visit frequently as a connection point. Berlin is one of my favourite places as it is a great connection for Avios users to the Middle East, now this became even better as there is a Muslim Friendly Hotel in Berlin. How amazing is …
Top 3 Essentials Every Muslim Traveller Should Have When Travelling
There is no excuse for not praying especially when travelling. Allah SWT has made it so easy for us to pray while travelling by shortening our prayers. Of course, no globetrotter is on full alert unless they have the essential tools for this. Over the years I have prayed in some weird places, from corners in shopping malls to changing rooms in Greece with people checking if I am OK. :) Here …
Hotel & Airline Welcome gifts for Muslim travellers
This is a topic I wanted to touch on for some time. I think it is a very important one, and for me quite an often occurrence. When you have status with hotels they offer you gifts, either drinks, welcome amenity packs in your room or vouchers. And for flights it is your meal selection. I have seen many Muslims who travel or dine at restaurants who overreact for simple things like being …
How much does a long weekend getaway cost?
Many people have one big holiday a year and that's about it. We chose a different route for our travelling. I usually get bored in a place after 4-5 days and I am looking for another challenge. Sitting on the beach for days on end is not really my thing. Maybe because I was very lucky and grew up in the beautiful island of Corfu, where my summers would be spent on the beach. So I really couldn't …