The majesty of southern Spain is a testament to a history peppered with cultural and religious differences. Today, those are celebrated as part of its beauty. By Arwa Aburawa. The story goes that when the ruler of Granada, Muhammad XII of Granada, was forced out of the city in January 1492, he took one last look … Read more
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
Indonesia sees a sudden surge in popularity for headscarves in the lead-up to, and during, Ramadan. Afia R Fitriati examines this seasonal shift. It’s that time of the year when fasts replace lunches, Maghrib is the happiest time of the day and covered styles replace cleavage-baring clothes. Huh? You read it right the first time. Here in … Read more