Muslim – Crossing Continents

Travel Checklist

We all know how stressful travelling can be. So I’ve put together some tips to ease the process.

Mesmerising, Magnificent, Magestic Uzbekistan has got to be on every true traveller’s bucket list. Not only is it home to The Ancient Silk Route, but it is a country encapsulated with empowering history, rigorous empires, affluent leaders, and most importantly, Imaam Al-Bukhari. Let us not forget the architecture. Oh, the architecture. I felt like IContinue reading “The Ancient Silk Route”

Lisbon

Quaint, Hilly, Timeless A city that supports your step count more than anything. Climbing its steep roads will not fall short of your gym workout. Lisbon is a lovely city with lots to do: artsy, culture and food. It’s perfect for a wander around the cobbled streets, identifying the talented murals and visiting little marketsContinue reading “Lisbon”

3 Countries – 3 Days

Adventurous, Unexpected, Transcending I’ve hit 40 before 30! Macedonia marks the 40th country I’ve globetrotted to, and it still fills me with surprise. It was never on my bucket list, but then again, nor was Bulgaria 👀. Anyway, we almost never visited Kosovo. We took a risk by going (nothing major – just the offContinue reading “3 Countries – 3 Days”

The Maldives

Breath-taking, Blissful, Bewitched *Breathe* I struggle to find the right words to describe this…haven. So I won’t try, but I will say it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Go with the right person and you will enjoy every minute. I promise! And no, it doesn’t have to be all about romance: The Maldives can be enjoyed withContinue reading “The Maldives”

Amsterdam

Lively, Culturally-rich, Immersive A top European city, which exceeded my expectations. I never imagined enjoying it so much and finding my itinerary overflowing (my poor friends were exhausted by the end of it). There are ample museums, exhibitions, and immersive activities to do in this cycle-friendly (and very walkable) city. We visited two immersive exhibitionsContinue reading “Amsterdam”

Santorini

White, Blue, Orange hue Talk about a bucket list destination. This was one postcard-worthy town painted in blue and white – an absolute delight! The locals were friendly and welcoming, and don’t get me started on the sunsets and golden hour. I’d highly recommend staying somewhere with views of the famous Santorini caldera! We stayedContinue reading “Santorini”

Cappadocia and Beyond

Magical, Entranced, Captivating Caves, star-lit skies, and hot air balloons. I was expecting a flying carpet to appear any minute… Sleeping in a cave hotel was on my bucket list for a while and I’m glad I experienced it. There is an authentic feel to it, as if nature has welcomed you into an embrace,Continue reading “Cappadocia and Beyond”

Mexico City

Ancient, Rugged, Heart-racing What a trip. This ancient city sprewed with Mango con Chile y Limon vendors, tacos, and nachos will take you to an unparalleled swirl through history and beyond. I highly recommend watching a live Lucha Libre fight – a trip to Mexico City would be incomplete without this. Learning about the Aztecs,Continue reading “Mexico City”

The Scottish Highlands

Dream-like, Serene, Enchanting How do I begin? Smooth, winding roads with beautiful hills and glistening lakes: the Scottish Highlands were phenomenal. Quite spontaneously, we ended up on the NC500 route – the smoothest roads I’ve driven on. When you have country music playing in the background, a pretty solid driver, and great company, what moreContinue reading “The Scottish Highlands”

Copenhagen

Bright, Cold, Tiring NEVER travel to this city (or anywhere for that matter) on three hours of sleep (on a hospital bed and then a super early flight). I was in zombie-mode the whole day (no regrets though). It’s a city for cyclists and e-scooters, but go too slowly and you’ll peeve many locals off!Continue reading “Copenhagen”

Reykjavic

Serene, Crisp, Picturesque A solo trip to Iceland, embraced by volcanoes, snow and waterfalls. How many places do you get to visit that have signs in the toilet: “Tap water safe to drink”? Ah, I miss the geothermic water, abundantly available. The city is serene, under-populated, and mainly deserted, but safe for wandering alone. Highlights:Continue reading “Reykjavic”

Cardiff

Wet, Rowdy, Unappealing Cardiff is probably one of my least favourite cities. It lacks character and it’s uninviting. The city centre is pretty average and the shops mundane. The highlight of the trip was discovering the founder of the NHS and taking a picture of his statue. Having said that, the weather wasn’t bad. WeContinue reading “Cardiff”

Edinburgh

Magical, Medieval, Festive Edinburgh has got to be one of my favourite cities: the cobbled streets, drinking Irn Bru and the overall charm it possessed. I mean, it’s sort of home to Harry Potter *squeals*. It definitely has a magical feel to it as you stroll down the streets, encapsulated by medieval castles and countlessContinue reading “Edinburgh”

Istanbul

Magical, Calming, Mighty Land of the dervishes? I’m getting “The Forty Rules of Love” vibes just by remembering this beautiful city, home to one of the greatest empires – the Ottomans. Istanbul is unique, a real treasure, which needs to be experienced by all. Where else can you find a city straddled between two continents?Continue reading “Istanbul”