Around the world in my hijab
As a Southasian Muslim girl, I have always taken a keen interest in my religion. Not just practising it but also attempting to make people see the truth behind what it means to be a Muslim. My Hijab is part of my identity, it makes me who I am, and it shapes me as a…
10 places to visit in london
London, London, London. London is actually as cinematic as it looks in movies. Whether it’s the classic Platform 9 ¾ scene at Kings Cross Station, the romantic vintage streets of Notting Hill or (shoutout to those Bollywood lovers!) the famous scene in DDLJ where Rahul catches Simran’s hand to pull her into the train at…
10 incredible panoramic viewpoints
Skylines, natural landscapes, urban horizons, panoramic views can give you a new perspective on travelling. Every time I go travelling I always make sure to visit a spot from which I can see the whole city or landscape, whether it’s from a mountain or a bell tower (these are extremely useful) or even a hot…
cHEFCHAOUEN…THE BLUE PEARL OF MOROCCO
Last year I accomplished one of my biggest travel dreams: visiting Morocco. It has been the number one place on my bucket list for a few years now…and it was more amazing and magical than I could ever have imagined. As a Muslim traveller, naturally it was a dream for me to visit an Islamic…
10 staycation ideas in the uk
2020 has proven that you don’t need to go to an airport to find adventure, It’s all here right in front of you! This year I made the conscious decision of not travelling outside the UK but instead exploring some beauties inside the UK which I probably would not have had the chance or willingness…
10 things i wish i knew before travelling to marrakech
Marrakech is literally a place fit for a princess. When you’re flying into Marrakech you’ll see a red city sitting amongst a red desert. Exotic buildings, amazing history and some of the most colourful souks in the world. Having said that it is well known that Marrakech has often been targeted as an unsafe tourist…
20 Myths about travel bloggers
As a travel blogger I often come across many misconceptions about travel blogging. I see them in comments, from questions from followers, from even friends and family who don’t actually know what it is to be travel blogger. Although I’m not a blogger by profession, I’m definitely an enthusiast and have for years now learnt…
8 must see places in marrakech
Initially I wasn’t so keen on visiting Marrakech. The reason is a bit stupid – it’s because everyoneee visits Marrakech and having visited countries like Latvia and Estonia that same year I was very keen on seeing more underrated beauties in the world. But I’m glad I made this trip! Marrakech is literally a place…
Hassan ii Mosque through the eyes of a muslim
As a Muslim I have a very personal dream to travel to all the famous mosques in the world and perform atleast one prayer there so this was a huge dream come true for me. The Hassan ii Mosque rests on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Morocco’s northern coast and is the largest…
My five favourite places from Cornwall
My staycations around the UK finally took me to Cornwall! I braved the 7 hour journey (which turned into an 11 hour one because of traffic) which took me to this county in the very Southwest of England, famous for its amazing coastline, colourful harbour towns, seaside resorts and sandy beaches. For me, I think…
Thoughts of a millennial southasian travel couple
Finding another couple who are as interested in travelling as us has always been a struggle. I mean we found some at university, some at work but when it comes to the Southasian social circle in the UK, it’s always been difficult. Conversations usually range from career to family to married life to buying houses…
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