Waking up in Cape Town just hits different. Nothing is better than seeing the ocean first thing in the morning. My little bestie (she’s 17 but will forever be little bestie) and I took a stroll in the morning in search of some coffee. We found a cute Seattle with an ocean view obviously, coffee … Continue reading Sunday – 30/11/2025 | Oranjezicht Market | V&A Waterfront
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Saturday – 29/11/2025 l Johannesburg to Cape Town
This trip was a spur of the moment decision but came at exactly the right time. Alhamdulillah. I met my family at the airport just in time to swiftly pass my ID to my Mamajee at the check in counter. We checked in quickly and made our way to the passport area, scanned our things … Continue reading Saturday – 29/11/2025 l Johannesburg to Cape Town
Thursday – 25/09/2025 | Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
Once I had recharged with some sleep, I felt much better. I had a coffee and half a chocolate chip muffin (which I asked them to warm in the microwave, solid 8/10), it was time to board our flight home. We walked to the gate which was on the opposite side of the airport and … Continue reading Thursday – 25/09/2025 | Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg
Wednesday – 24/09/2025 | Makkah to Jeddah | Jeddah to Abu Dhabi
We made our way down to the Haram and it just felt so sad to do it for the last time this trip. We managed to get on the Mataaf easily and then I went to sit down and soak in as much of the haram as possible. Fajr athaan went, my sister came to … Continue reading Wednesday – 24/09/2025 | Makkah to Jeddah | Jeddah to Abu Dhabi
Thursday – 18/09/2025 | Madinah to Makkah | Umrah
There is nothing better than being able to walk with your sister in the streets of Madinah at 1am. My sister and I walked from our hotel to the Green Dome. This is the best place to just sit - you can read Qur’aan, salaat and salaam, listen to everyone around you and just marvel … Continue reading Thursday – 18/09/2025 | Madinah to Makkah | Umrah
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