8 things you should know about the UK

Are you planning to travel to the United Kingdom? Maybe the following Dos and Don’ts might be helpful for you to fully enjoy your well deserved holidays on the island.

1. Be patient when standing in line!
2. Do use the words “Please” and “Thank you” often as good manners are highly appreciated.
3. Smile a lot!
4. Drive on the left side of the road.
5. Avoid talking loudly in public.
6. Shaking hands is less important but still the best way to greet someone.
7. When paying at a restaurant check the menu whether service charge is already included.
8. Before drinking your tea, leave it for a minute or two to let it steep.

Travel Guide Malaysia: Do’s and Don’ts

Just a couple of weeks ago we’ve published a short list on how to behave in beautiful Thailand. Today let’s have a look on Malaysia, a fast developing country with its multicultural society and awesome beaches. As the country is more and more focusing on Halal Tourism you should definitely check out our Do’s and Don’ts.

• Don’t take coral and shells with you.
• Do smile a lot.
• Wait until someone is offering you to shake hands.
• Place your right hand over the left breast when greeting someone.
• Use your right thumb to point to something.
• Try to avoid pointing the bottom of your feet at anyone.
• Don’t touch the head of an adult.
• Avoid talking about political and social aspects of life.

Travel Guide Thailand: Do’s and Don’ts

No question, Thailand is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. Travelers dive into amazing beaches, rich culture and great hospitality. There are also some Halal and Muslim-friendly hotels in Thailand making your holidays perfect. But like in each and every other country you have to adopt yourself to the local culture. Check out some Do’s and Don’ts to fully enjoy your journey to Thailand.

• Travelers should always respect the old tradition of Monarchy, even in cinemas all shown movies are preceded by the Thai Royal Anthem and visitors should stand up.
• While visiting religious shrines always dress neatly and take off your shoes when entering a chapel.
• All Buddha images are classified as sacred objects, so don’t show a lack of respect.
• Generally Thais don’t shake hands but instead press the palms together in a prayer-like manner. Moreover don’t touch ones head as this not approved even as a friendly gesture.
• Buddhist priests are not allowed to touch or to be touched by a woman.
• Don’t lose your temper at all.
• Do offer and receive anything with your right hand.
• Do smile a lot

Why you should visit beautiful Tanzania

Tanzania (more on WikiTravel) is not only the largest country in East Africa but also one of the oldest known continuously inhabited areas on earth. It houses the highest peak (Mount Kilimanjaro), the lowest point (the lake bed of Lake Tanganyika), and a portion of the largest lake (Lake Victoria) on the African continent. Due to two strong rain seasons many popular resorts and tourist attractions close from late-October to late-December and from March to May. Best time to visit would be from June to August as the average temperature is at 27 degrees Celsius. A Tourist Visa will cost you $50 US-Dollar for a three-month single entry. halaltrip.com is already listening one resort called Tamani Villas. So if you did not already book your summer holiday think about this beautiful country.