Xi’an, the ancient capital of China and the start of the Silk Road, has long been home for a large Muslim community. Xi’an was the first city in China to be introduced to Islam when Emperor Gaozong of the Tang dynasty officially allowed the practice of Islam in 651 AD. Xi’an has a large Muslim … Read more
Sya Taha explores cities of art in northern Morocco: Chefchaouen, its highlands, and the hybrid city of Tétouan. Do you know any introverts who don’t talk much when there are a lot of people around? But when you talk to them in a smaller group, you realize that they have a lot of interesting things to … Read more
Founder Hajar Ali of this Singapore-based travel company seeks to bring travel to its most exciting, educational and comfortable peak. She spoke to Eren Cervantes-Altamirano Are you an adventurous girl looking for an exciting trip? Have online booking sites fallen short in providing amazing ones? Then check out Urbane Nomads: a luxury travel company seeking to … Read more
Fresh off her minor pilgrimage to Mecca, Maysaa Fahour shares her thoughts and advice on doing it all with kids in tow. The idea: I don’t know when the exact moment was that I decided to plan our Umra trip with three young children. Let’s just say that it evolved from the concept of “Well, why not?” So after … Read more
On a recent trip home to Mexico, Eren Cervantes-Altamiranolearns to appreciate her own ways of practicing Islam. I spent my last vacation in central and southern Mexico. Even though I am originally from Mexico, I have lived in Canada for the last six years and so going back to Mexico is always a new and … Read more