“I mounted the motorbike demurely, side-saddle of course, and tucked my long skirt behind my calves. My bag was wedged between me and the driver, Ahmed. Off we sped, bouncing over the many holes in the road. With each bump, I clutched at my bag so I wouldn’t have to grab Ahmed around the waist – wondering if perhaps that was the intention. It was Egypt, I was 22 and I was hitching a lift across the Western Desert to the oasis of Farafra.” Read the full story here.
Woman in scarf standing close to the classic automotive on the background of Mosque of Muhammad AliOleh_Slobodeniuk
“Increasingly, Muslim women travellers have come to view the concept of halal travel beyond dietary restrictions. Travel-savvy female Muslims of today are offering trips with more holistic conceptions of halal, including faith-driven values of community, compassion and respect for others. These women-only group tours designed for modern Muslimat embrace a more holistic concept of halal. They don’t shy away from the challenge that visiting non-Muslim-majority countries can bring, and they support local communities regardless of religion.” Read the full story here.