Maahad As’Sayyida Aisha

Maahad Aisha has been such an amazing experience. Words can not even express it. Let me start from the basics and build up to the PEAK! You enter this building, walk down a bit and then go up to the first floor, the ground floor has an Arabic nursery that you can put your little…

Before Moving to Turkey…

Your mind is set, set to embrace this lifestyle, come rain, hail or shine inshaAllah! You have booked your flights, chosen the lil-wuns school, have your heart set on that area and all the other flowery, fluffy and dream-like scenarios in your mind about the new move. Well, first of all, can I just say…

Transportation in Istanbul

(Updated 28.08.20) Buses, trains, ferries, tramways and cable cars - you've got it all! Istanbul is a busy, busy, busy city with heavy traffic during peak times in certain areas. Alhamdulilah, thankfully Istanbul has a well-organised transportation system to cater for the 15 million residents and of course tourists. First things first - you would…

Places to visit in Doha

Doha is a small, cozy and warm (okay, okay – HOT) city, with most expats knowing someone who knows someone who knows someone. Trust me; it is such a small world here! Some people have their extended family here, whilst some live alone. Bottom line, people tend to like to get together and go exploring…