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Pakistani Adventure

Pakistani Adventure

Most visitors to Pakistan will not venture further than visiting...

Arabian Journeys

Arabian Journeys

Saudi Arabia is renowned for its hospitality towards pilgrims...

Sleepless in New York

Sleepless in New York

New York is quite possibly the most famous city in the world, and...

From Rotis to Ramparts

From Rotis to Ramparts

The little island of Sri Lanka has suffered many fates over the past...

Sun, Sea and Iguanas

Sun, Sea and Iguanas

Ecuador offers a treasure trove of cultural wonders on the mainland, and the nearby Galápagos Islands hosts an equally wonderful array of wildlife—and you do not...

The Enlightened Emirate

The Enlightened Emirate

Often forgotten in the shadow of Dubai, the emirate of Sharjah can...

Where the Hearts Meet

Where the Hearts Meet

It may not be your most obvious place for a holiday, but Ali Khimji...

Naples to Die For

Naples to Die For

Exploring Naples away from the tour guides and books, Tam Hussein...

The Many Faces of Hong Kong

The Many Faces of Hong Kong

From the green slopes of Victoria Peak to the buzzing streets of...

Responsible Retreats

Responsible Retreats

Make a difference by embarking on one of these four unique...

The Magic of the Mara

The Magic of the Mara

Kenya offers sun, sea, sand, and the Five Kings! Salim Kassam visits...

The Great Outdoors - Part 2

The Great Outdoors - Part 2

We all dream of that relaxing break away from the chaos of every day...

The Great Outdoors - Part 1

The Great Outdoors - Part 1

As holiday season approaches and travel brochures fly frantically...

Eternal Cairo

Eternal Cairo

This ancient city has much to offer, and Omair Barkatulla thinks the...

Milan - A Feast for the Eyes

Milan - A Feast for the Eyes

Long time a destination for fashionistas and art fiends, Milan is...

City of Sultans - Istanbul Travel Review

City of Sultans - Istanbul Travel Review

From ancient mosques to modern high-rise malls, Istanbul is a city...

Water Sports

Water Sports

As holiday season approaches, why not work on decreasing your carbon...

Countryside Getaways

Countryside Getaways

There is nothing like the fresh outdoors to get you reacquainted...

Meknes, The  Imperial City

Meknes, The Imperial City

Once the capital of Morocco, the majestic Meknes has been long...

Thailand's Hidden Gem

Thailand's Hidden Gem

Uncovering the tiny island of Koh Yao Noi in Thailand’s...

Isfahan - Half the World and More

Isfahan - Half the World and More

Years of history, stunning architecture and a land immersed in rich,...

Travel Feature - Singapore in 48 Hours

Travel Feature - Singapore in 48 Hours

Take a journey to uncover the contrasting personalities of...

The Land of Wonders

The Land of Wonders

The land of the orient, the Middle Kingdom, a land of wonders; and...

A short hop to happiness

A short hop to happiness

It’s easy to get lost in work and domestic chores. Get back in...

A Heightened Experience - Mozambique

A Heightened Experience - Mozambique

In a dramatic departure from emel’s usual travel stories, we...

Roman Holiday

Roman Holiday

Roman writer, Cassiodorus, called the city of Rome the eighth...

A date with Firenze - Florence Travel Review

A date with Firenze - Florence Travel Review

Words and Photography by Mehvash Khan  Florence is...

Enchanting Escapes - Winter Log Cabins

Enchanting Escapes - Winter Log Cabins

From lakeside locations to majestic mountains, cosy up with...

Road to Damascus

Road to Damascus

This mythical city of the Orient is known for its history. Joseph...

Charms of Casablanca

Charms of Casablanca

Rambling around the boulevards and beaches of Morocco’s...

Green Getaways

Green Getaways

From cycling along the marshes of Yorkshire, to sailing with the...

Voyage to Vietnam

Voyage to Vietnam

Though tainted with the image of war, in reality Vietnam is graced...

Destination China

Destination China

Yasmine Chaudhry explores the little-known Islamic heritage and...

Reminisce  in Rajasthan

Reminisce in Rajasthan

In the Venice of India Nabeel Shariff begins his search for the true...

Omani Adventures

Omani Adventures

If you want a holiday with a difference then Oman provides a variety...

Sicily an island of many worlds

Sicily an island of many worlds

Whether it’s Il Padrino, Cinema Paradiso, or Il Postino, the...

Alqueria de Rosales, Spain

Alqueria de Rosales, Spain

A Calm Haven Words Remona AlyLocated high up in the Andalusian...

Rihla to Madinah and Makkah

Rihla to Madinah and Makkah

Journey of enlightenment Words & photography Noreen Ayesha...

Tarim, Yemen

Tarim, Yemen

A Blessed LandWords and photography by Shaida ChoudhuryThe city of...

Spiritual Retreats

Spiritual Retreats

Shy away from the same old touristy holiday destinations and give...

Loose Yourself in Bermuda

Loose Yourself in Bermuda

The mysterious disappearances in the Bermuda Triangle date back to...

Travel Tales: Responsible Retreats

Travel Tales: Responsible Retreats

Whenever you travel anywhere, you have an impact on the environment....

Travel Tales: Spiritual Journeys

Travel Tales: Spiritual Journeys

Hajj is the ultimate spiritual journey for Muslims. Every year,...

Travel Tales: Seeing History

Travel Tales: Seeing History

In the centuries following the Prophet Muhammad, Muslims from Arabia...

Travel Tales: Seeing Beauty

Travel Tales: Seeing Beauty

The Prophet said, “God is Beautiful and he likes beauty.” All...

Travel Tales

Travel Tales

Travelling is an act encouraged by Islamic tradition and we should...

Picture Postcard Beauty

Picture Postcard Beauty

The Maldives is often advertised using images of white sandy...

Beauty Regained

Beauty Regained

The land-locked country of Laos is often forgotten when thinking of...

Intrigue in Tangiers

Intrigue in Tangiers

Joseph Downing travels to the city where once spies, smugglers and...

The Trail of the Patriarch

The Trail of the Patriarch

Abraham, the father of nations, the perfect monotheist, who made the...