Europe is such an awesome place to be living. So much diversity, beauty and hospitality everywhere. After completing a 3-week tour of Europe I thought I will put together a guide of my favourite European cities and the halal places you can eat, mosques to pray and hotels to stay as a Muslim traveller. Surprisingly there are so many places and there are so many diverse communities in … [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...]
Hotel Review: Intercontinental De La Ville Roma
October was an Intercontinental month for me (my Intercontinental Dubai Marina review). I usually don't stay in Intercontinental hotels but since I had to spend my two free night certificates and make the most value of my points they seemed the right choice. I booked the Intercontinental De La Ville Roma for our 24 hours in Rome sightseeing tour. The hotel is pricey and now I know why. It is … [Read more...]
Exploring Rome in less than 24 hours – on the cheap
I went to Rome this month as a guest blogger for the TBDI which is part of the largest travel exhibition in Rimini Italy. It was great fun and even better because my mum managed to join me as well. Needless to say, she was ecstatic. :) We went for about a week and of course on the go of exploring and seeing as much as possible. The event was in coastal Italy and in one of the most popular … [Read more...]