Canada’s Castle on the Coast

This summer, we had a chance to visit the west coast once again – but this time, we were actually visiting Victoria, BC! Any guesses for where we stayed? If you guessed Fairmont Empress – you would be right! Location! Location! Location! Fairmont Empress is located in the heart of downtown Victoria, walking distance from…

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Flying with Flair

Our first flight with Baby SF was a success! Since Faizan and I had already flown with Flair in the past, we were comfortable choosing the airline again because we had such a great experience the first time around. After we posted some details about our trip to Victoria, our DMs were flooded with questions…

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Ottawa with @photosbyemmah

Our first road trip with Baby SF will definitely be one to remember! As new parents, we didn’t know what to expect, so we opted for a destination not too far from home – Ottawa, Ontario!  So glad we chose Ottawa because it was the perfect mini-escape! We stayed at none other than Fairmont Chateau…

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Our Umrah Journey w/ Fairmont Makkah

Umrah. Performing Umrah had been on our minds ever since we got married. In fact, we had begun discussing the pilgrimage even before we got married! 3 years later and by the grace of God, we managed to travel across the world – from Thailand to Poland to Hawaii to Mexico. However, every time we…

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‘Tis the Season with Fairmont Washington

Faizan and I love to travel every chance we get – which definitely includes during the holiday season. In 2016, we went to Vegas and did a road trip to Grand Canyon and San Fran. In 2017, we made our way to Hawaii for a tropical getaway. In 2018, we chose to stay home with…

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Talk Dubai to Me!

Dubai, Dubai, Dubai. Where do I even begin? I didn’t expect to love Dubai as much as I did. It was the perfect mix of city life, modern culture, and summer heat, sprinkled with reminders of faith here and there. Dubai seamlessly creates a balance between deen and duniya – something many (including myself) often…

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Packing with Bentley

As a child, I always loved back-to-school shopping. The end of summer meant new beginnings, new books, new clothes, and most importantly, a new backpack! My go-to shop for school supplies was always Bentley. Every year, my mom would take me to buy a new pencil case, a new backpack, and any additional items I…

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