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Travelling in October has its fair share of benefits. From lower temperatures to fewer tourist crowds, October is slowly becoming a popular month of choice for holidaymakers. Known as the shoulder season, September and October boast reduced travel fares and accommodation prices. What’s more, you’ll be glad to know that many tourist sites and trails […]
Until 11th July 1995, the small town of Srebrenica was known as a ‘safe area’ for the thousands of Bosniak Muslims. But things changed on this day. Bosniak Muslim men were forcefully separated from their wives and children by Serb forces and more than 8000 Muslim men and boys were hunted down and killed after […]
In recent years, there has an exponential growth in Muslim travellers. In 2022 alone, 110 million Muslim international visitors were accounting for 12% of all international arrivals. With this number only predicted to increase to 140 million in 2023, Muslim travellers are constantly seeking inspiration for their next getaway. Whilst some destinations such as Turkiye, […]
For a long time now, halal travel has been a huge topic of discussion within the travel industry. With more and more Muslims hitting the road and seeking a meaningful experience, halal travel and tourism is on the rise, with many countries now catering to Muslims. One such country that checks every box for a […]
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 […]
Words: Tahira Khan Healing from the aftermath of war, our writer Tahira Khan explores many hidden wonders of Bosnia’s cities, just waiting to be rediscovered in 2021. The reaction from people wasn’t one of the best when I told them that I was heading to Bosnia, there were immediate exchanges of confused glances between people in the room wondering, “What the hell is she travelling there for?” with looks of uncertainty as they recalled disturbing memories from the early 90’s of news reports and the horrific attacks in Sarajevo. My mum, bless […]
