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In commemorating world figures for Black History Month, we start with a legend who is renowned among Muslims as well as non-Muslims. For Muslims, the story of Bilal Ibn Rabbah – also known as the first Muezzin in Islam – has been memorised and taught by all. Here’s a story of a man who started as a black Arab slave and gradually transformed into one […]
The holiday season has drawn to a close and many of us are starting to feel that sensation of unease and trepidation. While the season of autumn is usually a time for new beginnings, the transition can also leave us feeling slightly dreadful as the days become shorter and leaves begin to fall. The good […]
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 […]
The Queen’s death was a cause of sorrow and sadness for many people around the world. Tributes flooded in from many countries as people remembered their meetings with the Queen on her trips abroad. Whilst the Queen may have lived predominantly in Great Britain, she was known to be one of the most well-travelled monarchs. […]
To better understand Lonely Planet’s recently launched Experience London guide, I joined a one-off walking tour. Led by travel writer Tharik Hussain, the walk was an opportunity to explore the capital with a fresh perspective. Thanks to the new Experience Guides by Lonely Planet, I took to the streets with their guidebook in my hand and found myself inspired […]
Whilst taking a plane might be the fastest way of reaching your destination, so much is missed on the ground! Taking trains to far and wide destinations may seem unpleasant at first, but once you factor in the views, free WiFi, fewer costs for baggage and all the extra leg room, taking a train definitely […]
