Al Thakira Mangroves, Qatar – Call To Prayers

September 29th, 2018 – Al Khor, Qatar – Five Mosques – Call To Prayer

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort – Morning Shisha At Sahtain Restaurant

Sahtain Restaurant The Sahtain Restaurant set up for the breakfast buffet. Shisha Michael and I share a shisha pipe while waiting for our driver, Walid. He will take us to our next adventure, Wadi Rum. S, 🇯🇴

Wadi Musa, Jordan – Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort – Exploring This Desert Oasis

June 4th, 2019 – Eid al Fitr After a long day exploring Petra, our return to the hotel was a welcomed one. As the sun set over this desert paradise, the warm glow of evening lights spread along the nearby hills. This evening, June 4th is Eid al Fitr. Eid al Fitr is a Muslim…

Newly Understood Differences Between Azerbaijani & Qatari Culture

Muslim Vibe Azerbaijan was once a state of the Soviet Union and a Muslim majority country. More than 90% of the population are Muslim. Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan. One of my favorite experiences of travel is feeling the vibe of the location. The Muslim vibe in Baku is very different than that of…

Kayaking the Al Thakira Mangroves

An Afternoon Adventure My kayaking adventure this weekend brought me to the northern coastal city of Al Khor. Here, I made my way to Al Thakira beach, my launching location to paddle the mangroves! Al Bayt Stadium On my way into Al Khor, I passed  Al Bayt Stadium – one of 6 stadiums being built…

Giza, Egypt – Giza Pyramid Complex – Call To Prayer

Beautiful Moment Listen for just a moment to the haunting sounds of the Muslim religion’s Call to Prayer as we sit on horseback and take it all in. S, 🇪🇬