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Would you believe me if I told you that the Maldives is actually really affordable? Well, that is up to you - it is only affordable if you are willing to make it that way.

HOW TO EXPERIENCE THE MALDIVES ON A BUDGET

What comes to mind when you think of a trip to the Maldives? Let me guess...beautiful beaches, breathtaking sunsets, crystal-clear blue waters...and expensive?

The best way to see a place is with the locals.

EXPLORING THE PHILIPPINES WITH LOCALS FOR A WEEK

How did I end up in the Philippines, you ask?

A girl that I had met in real life through mutual friends, told me, "Come meet me in the Philippines, I'll show you my country."

Jordan is a country I would go back to in a heartbeat.

5 WAYS TO EXPERIENCE JORDAN BEYOND PETRA

Jordan is a country that exceeded my expectations. It is easily ranked as one of my top 7 destinations so far. Jordan is a place I have been wanting to visit for years and I was so excited to have finally made it.

I would say that Oman is an underrated destination, but could potentially be the next hotspot in the years to come. Visit it now and take in all its beauty.

THE ULTIMATE ROADTRIP GUIDE TO OMAN

Though it's been on my bucket list to visit Oman (specifically Salalah) for years, it's only recently that I made the effort to go. Guess what? Oman also turned out to be one of my favorite destinations to date!

We had an amazing time in Uzbekistan, but it wouldn't have been as memorable if it wasn't for the hospitality of the people we met.

MAKING THE MOST OF UZBEKISTAN IN ONE WEEK

I can see Uzbekistan being one of the next hot tourist destinations in the next few years. If you haven't heard of it, it is one of the cheapest and most affordable places you can visit. Uzbekistan is in Central Asia. From Toronto, the best route would be via Istanbul with Turkish Airlines. Now you're probably wondering, how did I end up there, out of all places?

I love the wildness, the remoteness, the way you don't come across many tourists and the natural beauty!

THE ROAD TO KYRGYZSTAN FROM UZBEKISTAN

This time, I only went for a short trip. Mainly, it was to visit my friend. I stayed two nights in Tashkent, before making my way to Kyrgyzstan, a country that's been high on my list for a while now. Kyrgyzstan is any nature lover's dream!

Food is truly a universal language and has ways of bringing us together despite our differences.

THE ESSENTIAL HALAL FOOD GUIDE TO SOUTH KOREA

One of the most surprising halal-friendly destinations for me was South Korea. Depending on where you are in the country, halal food may not be widely available, but there are still some options everywhere you go.

My time in Uzbekistan was one that I enjoyed a lot. I did find it a little hard to find International cuisines, but quite enjoyed the traditional Uzbek dishes during my stay.

CULINARY GUIDE TO UZBEKISTAN: A WORLD OF FLAVOURS

Nothing compares to going to a country where you can eat everything because it's halal. In Uzbekistan, the cuisine is rich in flavors. Uzbek food contains a lot of meat-heavy dishes but also includes dried fruits, fresh vegetables, and nuts.

“What are three words better than ‘I Love You?’”
A picture with these exact words popped up on my Instagram feed not too long ago. I was scrolling through, when a comment under the post caught my attention. Someone replied, saying their answer to this question is:
“I love food.”

LOCAL LIVING: A FOODIE’S TRAVEL GUIDE TO KUALA LUMPUR

I lived in Malaysia when I was younger and a big part of my experience while living there involved my love for food. My best memory of my stay also has to do with food.

You may find the stops I added to my itinerary for ideas on what you can do if you ever have less than 24 hours in Qatar, like I did.

A 24-HOUR LAYOVER GUIDE TO QATAR

I purposely opted for a long layover, so that I can go out to explore..

Little did I know that the 22 hours I would spend in Qatar would result in me falling in love with the place.

As I was tight on time, I tried my best to maximize my time in Doha.

I left the airport and went straight to my hotel, where I dropped off my bags, took a shower, prayed, and freshened up after my 12-hour flight. Shortly after, I went out for dinner.

I heard about the "Iftar Canon" in some places in the Middle East, but when I found that you can see it in person at Naif Palace in Kuwait, I decided to go check it out to see what the experience would be like.

RAMADAN IN KUWAIT: A JOURNEY TO TRADITION

As I was already in Saudi Arabia, I thought, why not fly over to Kuwait, since it's not too far. I booked a one-way ticket, as I had no idea what to expect and/or how many days I would want to spend, given that it is quite expensive, and at the time, very hot out.