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The Blue Mosque: Etiquette & Communication

This post is part 3 of 17 of my trip to Istanbul. The series intends to give more than just a I-saw-this-and-did-that review. It aims to share the voice inside my head as I explore a world I’ve only read in books. From G…
Are You A Lovely Tourist In Italy?

In Italy, when you are out shopping, going to museums or church touring, you will eventually have to go to a restroom. The brilliant way is: Go to the closest cafe/bar, buy an espresso, down it, then, very politely, in I…
Facing Mud Made "Squatties" in Yunnan

Submitted by Ms_Moca from A Pair of Panties and Boxers The one thing I absolutely loathe about China is the lack of Western toilets. Those hole-in-the-ground-you-have-to-pee-by-squatting apparatuses make me cringe ever…
You Don't Look Like A Girl From Abercrombie!

Eight years after the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Americans see Muslims as facing more discrimination inside the U.S. than other major religious groups. Nearly six-in-ten adults (58%) say that Muslims are subject to a…
The First Halal Search Engine Launched

The last few years Muslims have become very active on the Internet. The lack of tools for Muslims to be able to continue their online activities responsibly has inspired ImHalal.com to enter the search engine market.…
Greetings From Santorini, Greece

Cloudy Day @ Fira, SantoriniGreece is the first spot of our honeymoon trip.When we arrived the airport, we were ushered by John, the boss of our pre-booked guest house, with a little card printed "Lexson & Nicole".…
Experiences of a Christian Woman Wearing Hijab

source This interesting article from The Daily Texan talks about the experiences of a Christian woman who chose to wear hijab for a year: Covered life gives new perspectiveI first noticed Spencer Wall in my religi…
Why Do You Wear the Clothes You Do?

Different people wear different things. Different cultures wear different things. Why do you wear the clothes you do? Style? Modesty? Culture? Religious group? What is your normal wardrobe that you wear everyday?
Kangaroo Burger, Anyone?

So my friend recently visited Australia and she told me about some food that they eat that we kind of eat here... PLUS EQUALS Viola! Kangaroo burgers. I kid you guys not. Apparently, they say that kangaroo burgers…
Bullfighting: A Cruelty To Animals?

When I was a kid, I really wanted to go to a bullfight. There was just something cool about watching man go against beast. How many of you out there pretended to be a bull, using your fingers as horns, while your friend…