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Skip the bubble tents and experience Bedouin life in Jordan’s Wadi Rum
Embrace traditional desert living with sunrise treks, star gazing and a little light camel herding in this cinematic landscape
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Unlocking the Balinese secret to spiritual peace
Forget yoga retreats. It may be the world’s wellness capital but the secret to finding true enlightenment in Bali is embracing the menyama braya philosophy locals live by
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Zakopane — the winter destination for Muslims in the know
A small Polish mountain resort has been stunned to find itself flooded with tourists from the Gulf
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‘I want my expedition to speak for Afghan women’
Afghan mountaineer Freshta Ibrahimi hopes to become the first woman from her country to summit Everest. She says her climb is an act of resistance against the Taliban
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7 luxury European spas where privacy is guaranteed
Whether it's women-only spaces, private rental or secluded swimming pools, these resorts and spas across Europe offer Muslim guests the freedom to truly relax
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‘I took a halal beach holiday for women in Turkey’
The coastal town of Alanya has a reputation for Muslim-friendly resorts, but some cater especially well for female travellers, as our writer discovers
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Veganism finds a foothold in the land of the kebab
In Istanbul, a growing appetite for vegan-friendly cafes and restaurants has created a scene that offers everything from French patisserie to hipster burgers
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7 under-the-radar European cities for a long weekend without crowds
Everyone goes to Paris or Amsterdam, but these lesser-known cities offer all the history, culture and charm of the continent without the excessive crowds or cost
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The greatest games on earth — and in space
In the futuristic city of Astana, the fifth World Nomad Games are a celebration of ancient sports — with some notable allowances for modern life
