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Travel Info - Temperaments and Seasons

Or, what to be aware of when travelling in different seasons and temperaments! Tropical For clothes, stick to thin, breathable fabrics like cotton Spring Wear light clothes but also carry light jacket, raincoat/umbrella. May get chilly sometimes. To avoid pollen allergies it may be good to carry a mask or a light scarf if outside. Don't forget asthma meds. Summer See tropical climate Autumn Wear waterproof jacket and shoes. An umbrella may be useful, unless it's windy. Might get chilly when it's dark (especially when nearing winter) so be sure to carry a thick-ish scarf. Winter Instead of wearing thick clothes, wear a few layers so that you can take them off when you feel like it.

Travel Info: Money Matters

In this post, I explain about what is perhaps the most crucial part about travelling for me - the funds. Here are the top 5 things I think about when travelling: Travel budget Following a package tour vs using my own itinerary Currency and conversion rates Internet connection Accommodation

Travel Info: Travelling While Muslim

Travelling is highly encouraged in Islam  if done with good intentions, such as to learn more about the beauty of God's creations and to perform the hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca). However, travelling as a Muslim (or maybe as someone who obviously looks Muslim?) can be a bit tricky sometimes because there are certain things we may have to pay a bit more attention to. Here's a compilation of stuff I normally think about before/when I travel. (I may update this from time to time)