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Katelyn Long

Ultimate Weekend Guide to Exploring Amsterdam

Enchanting Golden Age canals lined by gabled buildings, rambling parks, cozy bruin cafés (traditional pubs), magnificent museums, diverse cuisine, and some of Europe’s best nightlife make Amsterdam a captivating place to spend a weekend. Its compact size and flat terrain make it easy to explore its vibrant neighborhoods as the locals do – by bike (rental companies are everywhere). Here’s our guide to the perfect weekend in Amsterdam.
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Hajj Journey: My Arrival in Saudi Arabia and Overcoming Challenges

‘If you ask a hundred people what this means to them, everyone will say something different to you,’ said Sheikh Suleiman as he pushed my aunt’s wheelchair. Born in Uganda and educated in Medina, our guide for the Hajj was a tall, handsome man with a warm smile. When he walked, it was with the kind of grace and dignity I had seen earlier in the stride of tall Nigerians and in the shuffle of older Yemenis as they circled the Kaaba. Our group of six Hajjis – two in wheelchairs – were the second group the Sheikh had led through theumrahrituals that day, each one taking nearly four hours. It was a wonderful privilege to have him all to ourselves, and now, as we headed out of the world’s largest mosque, he wanted to know what the Hajj meant to me.
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My Hajj Journey: An Invitation to Explore

In the first of a series of posts documenting his attendance of the Hajj in 2019, GoTravelDaily writer Tharik Hussain shares his experience. This includes initial feelings about the invitation, his journey through the Hajj itself, and reflections on returning to his home in the UK. Read on for a unique insight into one of the most famous pilgrimages in the world that unites Muslims of every ethnic group, social status, and culture in Mecca annually.
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Discover 8 Unique Wine Islands: Secrets of Tipsy Winemakers

When you conjure up images of drinks associated with islands, ice-cool bottles of beer and colourful cocktails adorned with umbrellas may spring to mind. However, what about a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon enjoyed among lush vineyards lacing down to the ocean? If you’ve never considered the perfect pairing of wineries and islands, prepare your palate for these tasty destinations.
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Discover Bourbon Culture: A Guide to Believing in Louisville’s Best

There are more bourbon barrels aging right now in Kentucky than there are residents. Moreover, the Bluegrass State proudly produces 95 percent of the world’s bourbon supply. Louisville—aka ‘Bourbon City’—offers an array of distillery experiences, tours, classes, tastings, events, and an extensive cocktail scene. Get ready to let this spirit move you.
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