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Hey, what’s up? For those unfamiliar with Eid al-Fitr (or Aidilfitri, as we call it back home), it’s a celebration that marks the end of Ramadan—a month where Muslims fast during daylight hours (yep, no food or drink from dawn till dusk!). According to the Hijri calendar, it’s Eid 1446 this year! In this post, I’ll… Read more
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Hey, what’s up? I’ve got another book to share with you all. I’ve been following an Instagram account that regularly posts poetry, and over time, I found myself relating deeply to a lot of the content. The words felt honest and raw, and they stayed with me long after I scrolled past. Eventually, curiosity got… Read more
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Hey, what’s up? I haven’t written a book review in ages—I might have even forgotten how to write one. But I’ll try my best for this post! I read this book about a month ago, and it was so good. The title is The Gentleman from Peru by André Aciman. This is one of those books that… Read more
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Hey, what’s up? Congrats! You made it to the final part. If you’ve been following along since the beginning, you get an imaginary gold star—and maybe a complimentary waffle (terms and conditions apply). In this post, I’ll be sharing my whirlwind half-day in Brussels. So, if you remember, I mentioned that I booked an apartment in… Read more
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Hey, what’s up? II recently embarked on an impromptu 3-day, 2-night escapade to Belgium! I snatched my ticket just two weeks before the flight, and it was still a steal—thanks to Eid falling on that weekend. This is part one of my three-part saga, so buckle up! The flight from Manchester to Belgium took about… Read more
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Hey, what’s up? Welcome to part four of my Austrian trip—and yes, this will be the last one! The final stop of our journey was Vienna. We arrived quite late, so we went straight to our apartment to check in. This time, we took a cab because Uber had been causing us unnecessary trouble. It… Read more
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Hey, what’s up? Welcome to part three of my Austrian adventure! This time, we’re diving into Salzburg—Mozart’s birthplace, the setting of The Sound of Music, and, as I quickly discovered, home to an unreasonable number of stairs. If you’re just joining in, feel free to check out parts one and two for some context. Otherwise, let’s get… Read more
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Hey, what’s up? Congratulations, you made it to part two of my Austria trip! If you’re new here, I highly recommend checking out part one first for some context—otherwise, you might feel like you’ve walked into a movie halfway through and have no idea who the main character is (spoiler: it’s me). In this blog,… Read more
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Hey, what’s up? Welcome to episode 10 of my travel blog! This is part one of four covering my Austria trip. I planned this adventure with my mum—so yes, you could call it a son-mum adventure. Anyway, let’s get into it! As always, the first step is buying a flight ticket. This time, I flew… Read more
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