Traveling as a Multi-Generation Family
There’s a moment that families who’ve done this describe in [...]
Mother-Daughter Umrah
Of all the shapes a family pilgrimage can take, the [...]
Creating Lasting Family Memories
Here’s an uncomfortable truth about family travel: your children will [...]
Staying Healthy During Umrah
You don’t need to be an athlete to complete Umrah, [...]
Preventing Dehydration and Heat Illness
Ask the doctors who staff the clinics around the Haram [...]
Foot Care and Blisters
Nobody crosses the world for Umrah worrying about their feet, [...]
Managing Chronic Illnesses, Including Diabetes
Every week of the year, pilgrims with diabetes, heart disease, [...]
Medication and Pharmacies
For many pilgrims, the medicines in their bag are not [...]
Accessibility, Wheelchairs and Mobility Assistance
If you use a wheelchair, or simply cannot manage ten [...]
Umrah for Elderly Pilgrims
There’s a particular sweetness in the Umrah of an older [...]