Istanbul is one of the most popular destinations for Muslim travellers. Undoubtedly Istanbul is also one of the most Muslim-friendly destinations with proximity to Europe, offering halal food restaurants, great history and amazing places to visit whether it is in Istanbul itself or Turkey in general. This delightful country will captivate you with its historical architectural beauty; your …
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10 Ways travelling has changed since having a baby and I didn’t expect it!
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 …
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, …
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 …
The Best Ways to Upgrade from Economy to Business Class That Actually Work
We have all seen posts on the best ways to upgrade from economy to business class and how some of that advice can be totally impossible to implement. Some others offer good advice but without much further explaining. So I thought I will break it down and remove some of the constant ‘dress nicely, smile, ask politely’ advice that circles the internet when it comes to upgrading to business …