Our experiences when we travel create some neurological connections in our brain, making us quick to respond, think logically and act on problem-solving more effectively. It drives us to reflect differently, embracing unique cultural practices. You’re only as smart as your experience, so if you don’t challenge yourself to move out of your comfort zone, you are… more
People who Travel are more Creative and Open-Minded
We have already tackled on previous posts that traveling makes us a happier person. It uplifts our quality of life, that is why it is highly encouraged that even the average work force should spend time traveling some place new. As there’s a saying, “Traveling is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” The world… more
The Journey Back Home
Ibn Battuta’s junk set sailed from China and back to Samudra on the island of Sumatra. He settled for a few weeks together with the sultan and continued to Quilon before to Calicut. He also considered going back to Muhammad Tughluq, his past Delhi employer and simply throw himself at his mercy. But Ibn Battuta feared for… more
Achieving Peace Through Tourism
Being one of the world’s biggest industry, tourism has a huge influence on many social communities. While this influence is constantly looked in terms of economic impact, many researchers believe that certain kind of tourism can carry out peace or lessen, at least, the possible chances for conflicts. These positive effects, however, does not come from corporate… more
Dalai Lama: On Travel and Happiness
“Trust leads to happy days and happy lives.” Dalai Lama was asked about how traveling the world can lead to peace and gave this short meaningful answer: Travel teaches us to trust. For many young and modern day backpackers, the very mere fact that you are traveling to a far away place is happiness in itself. The… more
A Unique Leadership Opportunity Awaits You
Do you desire to travel? Are you interested to learn a new language, meet new people, strengthen your leadership skills, and implement new ideas within our cultural arts community? Organized by the Moroccan Association of Ibn Battuta, “The International Festival of IBN Battuta 2nd edition is calling on for volunteers. Our team of volunteers is incredibly diverse,… more
10 Good Reasons Why Traveling Makes You a Happy Person
Traveling for many has become an addiction, a happy pill so to speak, simply because it makes people happier. May it be as simple as weekend family camping, monthly staycation, out of town trips or around the world tour, traveling provides so many health and mental benefits. Here are some good reasons why traveling makes… more
Benefits of Attending International Festival Ibn Battuta 9th – 12th November 2017 Tangier, Morocco
The Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta is known as the greatest world wanderer of pre-modern times. The number of travels the Muslim legal scholar took in the first half of 14th century reveals the wide scope of the Muslim world. It is exactly for this reason that The Moroccan Association of Ibn Battuta has been founded. The association… more
Learn About the World’s Greatest Traveler in International Festival of Ibn Battuta
The only medieval traveler who visited almost every Muslim land was Ibn Battuta. He started his journey at a very early age by performing Hajj. This deeds of this famous travelers are preserved in almost every history book. Since every individual is not a book-friendly person, so there is a need for some festival or event to… more
Ibn Battuta Arrives in China
Having sailed for forty days, Ibn Battuta finally reached the busy port of Quanzhou on the shore of Fujian Province. He was amazed at what he sees and learned that silk is being used as clothing even by less fortunate people like beggars and monks. He also admired the finest pots made of porcelain and the bigger… more