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Bangkok is a melting pot of different cultures, backgrounds, and cuisines. With millions of people visiting every year, it lives up to its reputation of being one of the most interesting places in the world. Being the capital of Thailand, there’s usually a range of activities to keep the most excited tourist busy. But it […]
Think Bangkok and your mind wouldn’t automatically think of Islam or Muslims. Whilst the capital of Thailand is well known for its party scene, ladyboys and backpackers, there’s a side to the city that goes entirely missed. Muslims make up Thailand’s largest religious minority, mostly living in the southernmost provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and […]
With the UK being steeped in history, culture and talent, museums stand to showcase it all. Home to a whole host of some of the finest museums in the world, it’s not just about the Tate Britain and the oft-visited Science Museum. From Coffin Works to Black Country, there’s plenty more to explore and discover […]
Thanks to its many modern neighbourhoods and ancient districts, every year, millions of tourists make their way to the sprawling city of Cairo. Whether it’s your first or fifth time visiting, choosing the right neighbourhood can be a challenging task. But make no mistake, past all the narrow streets and bustling traffic, visitors will find […]
With breathtaking mountainous surroundings, Sarajevo is an evocative city that reminds its many visitors of its heavy Ottoman influence. It was most notably known to be home to members of all three major religions, which is why it earned the title of ‘Jerusalem of Europe’. Visitors can find mosques, churches and synagogues all within close […]
Long before Marco Polo and Christopher Columbus, Muslims travelled from one end of Africa to the depths of China. The names of some are famous such as Ibn Batutta, Ibn Jubayr and Al-Maqarri. Whilst they all travelled for different purposes, something innately drove them to traverse difficult paths to reach an end. Before the advent […]
