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Reading Time: 2 minutes Sponsored Content: This article has been sponsored by KFAS accounting 1. Medical Emergencies and Health Coverage Travel insurance provides coverage for unexpected medical emergencies that can occur while you are …

7 Reasons why you need Travel Insurance Read More »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Author: Mumtaz Moosa With December on the horizon, many people have already set their budgets and are finalizing holiday plans. However, December is peak travel season globally, and if you’re …

The Most Important Things to Know About Visa Applications for Your December 2024 Holidays Read More »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Advertising on other social media pages and newsletters can be a valuable strategy, even if you already have your own. Here’s why it will benefit your business: Expand Your Reach: …

As a business, I have my own email Newsletter and Social Media pages, should I advertise on other peoples social media and Newsletters? Read More »

Reading Time: 3 minutes Author: Anaisa Mohamed Post-covid, the travel bug bit us. Us being me and my, then, 14 year old daughter. Our first trip was in December 2022, when all the Covid …

Cape Town: The POV of a South African Expat, after a few trips Read More »

Reading Time: 3 minutes Author: Anaisa Mohamed • SA citizens can obtain visa on arrival at the airport – it costs USD 25 • The Egyptian pound is a closed currency, meaning you may …

Noteworthy advice when planning a trip to Egypt Read More »

Alexandria, Egypt

Reading Time: 3 minutes Author: Anaisa Mohamed The quieter, yet complex, smaller sibling of Cairo. While smaller, it is immense at the same time. Unlike Cairo which has the Nile River, Alexandria sits on …

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Author: Anaisa Mohamed Traveling With a Teenager Both locally and internationally. We often see so many posts on travel with a newborn, a baby, a toddler, the elderly. I have …

Traveling With a Teenager Read More »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Author: Anaisa Mohamed 1. Flights & Accommodation One of the most important decisions to make as traveller, especially traveling as a family or in a group, is the way you …

Apps That Make Traveling a Breeze, From a Muslim POV Read More »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Author: Anaisa Mohamed Traveling to Egypt seems like the impossible with the current political crisis in the Middle East. However, Egypt tourist destinations are safe & there is security all …

All Inclusive Holiday to the Red Sea (Hurghada) – Egypt Read More »

Reading Time: 4 minutes Author: Umme Danyaal Bilal  India India, a country that attracts millions of tourist every year and is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. As the 7th …

Umme Danyaal: Our lost Islamic History – India (Part 7) Read More »

Reading Time: 5 minutes Author: Umme Danyaal Bilal Our beloved Prophet SAW sent His followers to the 4 corners of the world and over the centuries there were high points for Muslims and low …

Umme Danyaal: Lost Islamic History – Slavery (Part 6) Read More »

Reading Time: 5 minutes Author: Umme Danyaal Bilal  Today our Lost Islamic History brings us home…  Cape Town known as the one of the most beautiful cities in the world for its vast oceans, …

Umme Danyaal: Lost Islamic History – South Africa (Part 5) Read More »

Reading Time: 5 minutes Bismillahi Ta’ala  Author: Umme Danyaal Bilal  Whenever we speak about Islam in Europe we always immediately think of Islamic Spain and while Al Andalus was the epicenter for many centuries …

Umme Danyaal: Lost Islamic History – Spain  Read More »

Reading Time: 4 minutes Bismillahi Ta’ala  Author: Umme Danyaal  Whenever we hear the word ‘explorer’, the switch in our mind automatically clicks to names such as Vasco Da Gama, Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus and …

Umme Danyaal: Lost Islamic History-Explorers (Part 3)  Read More »

Reading Time: 6 minutes Let us relearn our lost and forgotten ISLAMIC HISTORY with these articles that Umme Danyaal has written. Follow along with this series of articles, as the stories unfold you will …

Did you know that some of our Islamic History is lost? Read More »

Reading Time: 3 minutes Author: Yasmin (Nearest tube/rail station in brackets) Oxford Street (Oxford Circus, Bond Street) Selfridges, Marks and Spencer (2 stores), Primark (2 stores), John Lewis, Dr Martens, Disney Store, Microsoft, Nike …

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Last Updated: 19 August 2024 Author: Yasmin (Nearest tube/rail station in brackets) Museums • Natural History Museum (South Kensington) • Science Museum (South Kensington) • Victoria & Albert Museum (South …

LONDON (England) – free things to do. Read More »

Reading Time: < 1 minute Last updated:29/11/2023   Must-Do Activities: Upside Down House: Experience a topsy-turvy world that challenges gravity’s norm  Cable Car: Marvel at panoramic vistas from the heights of Hartbeespoort. Speedboat Adventures: Feel …

Hartbeespoort Guide: 7 Activities and Halaal Food Read More »

Reading Time: 4 minutes Last updated: 29/11/2023 Letto cafe. Somewhere coffee shop for Karak French toast and picture of yourself on your coffee. Popeyes has mango ice cream also. Yummy dosas discovery gardens al …

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Sponsored Content: This article has been sponsored by KFAS accounting. 1. Prevents financial stress One of the primary reasons to budget for travel is to prevent financial stress. Without a …

4 Reasons Why it is Important to Budget for Your Travels Read More »

Reading Time: 13 minutes Author: Sameera Bemat Geographical description  Botswana Botswana is a landlocked country located in Southern Africa. It is bordered by Namibia to the west and north, Zimbabwe to the northeast, and …

Traveller’s Experience: Botswana & Zimbabwe – Masjids, Halaal Food, and Essential Tips Read More »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Going for Umrah during the month of Ramadan is filled with excitement. There is truly no place better to spend the month of Ramadan in. The Ramadan atmosphere is parallel …

10 Tips/Advice for Umrah in Ramadan 2025 Read More »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Published by: Halaal Travels Tell us a little about yourself and the books you have authored? My name is Shafinaaz Hassim, and I’m the author of fourteen titles in various …

Author Interview: Nisa Qamar book series Read More »

Reading Time: 4 minutes Author: Anisa Omar We flew into Agadir to start our Moroccan holiday. Agadir, is a seaside resort destination. Lovely, calm and beautiful. It is on the Southern Atlantic coast. On …

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Published by: Halaal Travels Author: Dr Naema Belath Osman Mauritius is an Island nation that is located in the Indian Ocean. It is about 2000 km off the Southeast coast …

Advice From the Locals: Mauritius Muslim Travel Guide Read More »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Rush is an indoor trampoline park. When you think of it, the image in your head is probably of kids jumping. So, you might ask, what is in it for …

Rush Extreme Experience and why all parents should consider Rush Read More »

Reading Time: 3 minutes Written by: Motoring & Tech World Engine: 1.5L Power: 89kW Torque: 145Nm Priced from: R371,000 In the ever-evolving landscape of compact SUVs, Honda has redefined the game with the bold …

Ascending to New Heights with The Honda Elevate Read More »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Sponsored Content: This article has been sponsored by KFAS accounting. Dreaming of exploring exotic destinations, immersing yourself in different cultures, and creating unforgettable memories? While travel may seem like a …

How a Business Plan can help you with your travel plans? Read More »

Reading Time: 2 minutes Cape Town winters are notoriously unpredictable, with strong winds and heavy downpours making it difficult to plan ahead. How often have you had to change your plans because of this …

Why is Rush a great indoor kids activity playpark for Winter Read More »

Reading Time: 2 minutes A member of the Halaal Travels team recently stayed at the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront in Cape Town and the stay was nothing short of exceptional. This luxurious hotel combines …

Review: Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town Read More »

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