I love receiving stories from readers on their experiences while travelling around the world. Our lovely reader Shaista send us her experience as single Muslimahs travelling to Greece. I love seeing Muslim women travel around the world. Here is her story:My friend had originally chosen Santorini to be our holiday destination, however, after some research (which included … [Read more...]
3 Exhilarating Reasons why visiting Jerusalem and Palestine Should be on your List
I have not been to Jerusalem but I would love to visit soon since it holds a special place in my heart, as a previous Christian and now a Muslim. I wanted to visit even before I became Muslim and soon it is in the plans to make the trip.Until then, I want to share the stories of people who have been to Jerusalem and Palestine because there is a common theme that it's "a lot of hassle". I have … [Read more...]
Thinking of Moving and Living Aboard Alone? This One Muslimah Did & Is Sharing her journey
This is a guest post by the lovely Kareemah from Hijabiglobetrotter.com. I receive a lot of emails from sisters who would like to move somewhere alone, but are afraid or not sure how to approach it. Well, Kareemah moved all the way from the US to lovely Spain, so she definitely knows hows it's done. Check out her advice.September 2009, I was in the 11th grade and sitting in my very first … [Read more...]
Here Is Why A Cruise Should Be Your Next Holiday
This post is a guest blog from the lovely Mariam Saifan, sharing with us the 3 reasons why a cruise should be your next holiday. Cruising is becoming very popular amongst Muslim travellers and as you can see below there is a good reason for this. Now, I have been on small cruises around the Greek islands but never on a big cruise ship, so this post totally makes want to book one. Plus all these … [Read more...]
Reader Stories: Jabal al Noor- A very special mountain climb where you will leave “illuminated”
This post is shared with us by sister Taskeen Jamal. She recently visited the Jabal al Noor mountain in Makkah during her Umrah. It is a place I still haven't visited, so her article really inspired me to climb it up during my next Umrah insha'Allah (God willing).The highlight of my Umrah trip in February this year was climbing up Jabal al Noor (Mountain of Light) in Makkah al Mukaramah, … [Read more...]
Reader’s Stories: Exploring Rome As Muslim Girls Travelling Alone
This post is written by our lovely reader Maryam and her friend about their experience of exploring Rome as Muslim girls travelling alone. Check out my 24hrs in Rome post here. I receive this question often from other Muslim girls who want to travel alone but are not sure if it is safe. Below is their personal story. Travelling is probably one of the greatest pleasures in life, … [Read more...]
Readers Stories: Shazia Shares her honeymoon experience in Dubai & the things you shouldn’t miss
This post is written by a lovely reader S. Shazia, who shares with us her great honeymoon in Dubai. This will be the start of the Your story section in MuslimTravelGirl with all the amazing stories, experience and travel tips you share with us. So if you want to share a story with us just drop us an email via the contact form. Our adventure as a couple started in Dubai where we resided in … [Read more...]
