Salmah Shahnawaz is an avid reader, travel enthusiast, and a busy body in general. Mostly you will find her daydreaming about her next getaway, nursing a mug of coffee; or with her nose in a book when she can spare the chance.
When it comes to Muslim-friendly destinations, there is no area more perfect than the Middle Eastern region, and the growing popularity of travelling to the Middle East makes it much easier for halal travel. Countries that are ruled by Muslim monarchs translates to abundant Muslim-friendly services like...
One of the biggest things to consider when planning your trip is accommodation. Where you stay makes a difference in how much you might or might not enjoy your holiday – convenience, comfort, and amenities are only part of the thought process required to make it perfect. Airbnb is awesome because you...
If you haven’t already gotten into planning mode, now is the perfect time. As December dawns, you must be wondering where to spend the New Year’s Eve. We have curated a list of 17 destinations that comprises of the most popular, attractive and liveliest of places around the world for you to welcome...
If you’re not familiar with the term “glamping”, fear not – you’re not alone. The first time I heard the word “glamping” I didn’t know what it meant. Clearly, I’m not following the trend. When I looked into it though, I realised it was exactly the kind of thing I enjoyed – being one...
Dim Sum is a popular Chinese cuisine - where food served is bite-sized portions in tiny steamer baskets. Dim Sum is a cultural experience in itself - it is the hustle and bustle of waiters bringing out their wares and having you decide in seconds whether you want their offerings or not. It is chasing...
If you thought FIFA was big, think again. The Rugby World Cup is coming in 2019 and you have to start preparing for it now. If travelling to Japan was not on your 2019 travel bucket list, it better go on immediately. Like any other World Cup, it is hosted once in 4 years, the first tournament being held...
Before the convenience of modern transport, people would start out months before, and it was the journey of a lifetime. Even with the ease of traveling now, the expedition of Hajj takes on the weight of that ultimate pilgrimage. Religiously, there is a lot at stake to get it right the first time. So...
Just like any country’s calendar would have important dates marked, so would a Muslim’s calendar. Since Muslims follow the lunar calendar however, it is eleven days shorter than the Gregorian year. There are still 12 months, it’s just that the Islamic year moves forward 11 days each year, so the...
"What with Islamophobia all the rage now, it’s easier to lie low than truly embrace this gift of guidance." Not many of us have the opportunity to turn our lives around. Not many of us need to, in fact. If you are a born Muslim (as I am), we don’t truly appreciate this blessing of Islam that we have...
Finding a good meal while on a budget is always a little harder because you want to find great filling meals but at the same time not compromising on quality. While people will tell you 'no lunch comes free', luckily for us, there are still good people out there who serve up hearty food at amazing prices....
