Najaf, Iraq Our last overseas Ziyarat trip was to Iran, during pre-COVID in 2019 and it still feels like a dream. So when the opportunity arose to travel again this year to Iraq, we were thrilled. It's a different feeling to be able to go with an intimate group from our masjid, which feels like… Continue reading Trip to Iraq 2022
It's become a sort of tradition to plan a staycation during the winter holidays, mainly because it's such a crazy time to fly anywhere- prices are high and airports are madness. I think the only year we didn't do a staycation was December 2020, for obvious reasons. Before COVID-19, in December of 2019 we had… Continue reading Christmas in D.C.
Traveling anywhere with kids is always...interesting. We have our own predictions of what we have observed in the past, combined with visions of how everything should go according to all your preparations. But I don't think anything can prepare you for what really happens! This post is dedicated to my observations and how our trip to… Continue reading Trip to Iran with Preschoolers Part II
When I began writing this post, I almost typed Trip to Iran with Babies, then quickly corrected myself. I no longer travel with babies! I can't even call them toddlers because there's nothing toddler-ish about them anymore. What to call these little ladies?? Well, I'll stick with preschoolers, as that seems to be the most appropriate… Continue reading Trip to Iran with Preschoolers Part I: Travel/Accomodations
Things To Do [With toddlers] So normally we would tackle all the touristy sites and attractions in a short trip like this [two days], however now that we are a family of four, we decided to keep the kiddos in mind when planning out our days, trying to balance a good amount of sightseeing as… Continue reading Boston Part II: Activities for Toddlers
It's become a family tradition to take some sort of road trip on the long Labor Day Weekend. One last summer vacay before reality and the cold hits. This year my family decided to take a road trip to Boston to visit the historic sites, walk around the thriving city and take in views of… Continue reading Boston Trip Part I: The Drive, Accommodations and Dining
Sweet Dreamer 