UK - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-29T06:45:53Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/UKBest Time To Perform Umrah For UK Residentshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/best-time-to-perform-umrah-for-uk-residents2022-02-26T10:16:17.000Z2022-02-26T10:16:17.000ZMuminah Tannoushttps://tripatini.com/members/MuminahTannous<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}10155995063,RESIZE_1200x{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}10155995063,RESIZE_710x{{/staticFileLink}}" width="710" alt="10155995063?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p><p>Verily, Umrah is a spiritual journey and is a late dream of every Muslim brother and sister. This spiritual journey has free of time limitations in a year except for Hajj days. Hajj is a compulsory duty for every Muslim person at least once a time in life. Allah Almighty says that Hajj is not obligatory on those Muslims who cannot afford it financially and physically.</p><p>Umrah is a little bit more effortless worship or journey than Hajj. Because a pilgrim only performs four rituals in Umrah. To complete the Hajj, you will need 12 rituals and four to five days. So, it is a good chance for those Muslims who cannot perform Hajj financially and physically.</p><p>Approximately every year, millions of Muslims perform Umrah. Many travel agencies are actively helping people on this short journey from the UK. These offer various Umrah Packages to individuals. Therefore, they can perform Umrah with different types of 3, 4 and <a href="https://www.labbaikhajjumrah.co.uk/umrah-packages/" target="_blank">5 star Umrah packages</a>.Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will reopen the process of Umrah visas from 30 July 2022. Because all Islamic events come in a year according to the lunar calendar. This time first Islamic month 'Muharram' is beginning on 30 Saturday, July.</p><p>There is a law in Saudi Arabia that Muslims can’t perform Umrah for 115 days who are living in abroad countries (UK, USA, PAK, IND, etc.). Those Muslims can perform Umrah who are GCC nationals and have permanent residency and who have work permits. Duration of 115 days starts from 15 days of Ramadan and it ends on the month of Hajj (Dhul Hijja).</p><p>The full form of GCC is Gulf Cooperation Council. It is a political and economic alliance of 6 Middle Eastern countries. These six countries' names are Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and the UAE (United Arab Emirates). Most UK, USA, and European residents choose the month of December for performing Umrah because they cannot bear the extreme hotness of the summer season. The main reason behind selecting this month is the winter holidays month. This is the best time for Muslims to spend time in this holy land where the house of Allah, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and many other sacred places are located.</p><p>Almost all travel agencies help the Muslims in the matter of performing Umrah in December. So, agencies offer the <a href="https://www.labbaikhajjumrah.co.uk/december-umrah-packages/" target="_blank">December Umrah Packages 2022</a> to customers. In the December Umrah Packages, Muslims can get more advantages such as the cheapest direct flights, 5-star hotels, and transportation.</p><p>In the last month of 2022, people may be facing some difficulties due to the rush of pilgrims there. But Muslims should show patience and stability there because they are performing Umrah in the house of Allah.</p><p>Islam gives a good lesson of brotherhood and unity. Hajj and Umrah both are good examples of unity and brotherhood. We should perform Umrah when we have time because Umrah is the best source of removing sins & poverty. Never ignore Umrah deliberately because It is a Sunah of our beloved prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Muhammad (PBUH) performed four Umrah and one Hajj.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></div>How do I Find People who Travel for Business?https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/how-do-i-find-people-who-travel-for-business2018-06-13T08:22:17.000Z2018-06-13T08:22:17.000ZNicky Mosehttps://tripatini.com/members/NickyMose<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009267472,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009267472,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="530" class="align-full" alt="9009267472?profile=original" /></a></p><p>Traveling to different destinations not only enhances business relations but also opens up platforms for growth. The business world has grown tremendously over time. How to find people who travel for business is very easy and straightforward since links have been created as people have partnered in various ways either as suppliers, distributors or even stakeholders. In other cases, it is as a result of an establishment of a new company by a mother company in a different country. This sector is also characterized by lots of partnership amongst business institutions either for complimentary or supplementary purposes since no company is self-sufficient. These business partnerships have extended their branches to the global levels. It has resulted from constant traveling of people so as to achieve business-oriented purposes.</p><p><strong>Purpose of Business Travels</strong></p><p>Companies send their representatives to different countries on various kinds of platforms. Some of them include attending a meeting that directly affects the company, marketing their brand new products to a new country; this mostly happens where a demonstration is needed, having representatives for conferences that touch on their scope of work, sourcing for funds from stakeholders and establishing new partnerships.</p><p>Entrepreneurs travel to new countries so as to seek new ventures. They travel with the aim of discovering new products so as to introduce them to their mother countries. Some are usually seeking to find more customers and so they partner with marketing companies in other nations so as to enhance their sales.</p><p>Business trends also influence the course by which entrepreneurs take. Booming international businesses attract a large number of people towards that sector. As a result, the <a href="https://www.weaccountax.co.uk/payroll-services/" target="_blank">Weaccountax small business in UK</a>, connects agents all over the world to facilitate spreading awareness of a given product.</p><p><strong>Whereabouts of A Business Traveller</strong></p><p>Companies cater to all the vital expenses of a business traveler. This includes transport, accommodation, and food. The allowances depend on the terms of the agreement in the job description. Traveling agents are hired to provide these services so as to ensure that the staffs are well secured. As a result, the company representatives travel to the hotel cars of the countries they visit.</p><p>They prefer a hotel that is conveniently located near the location where they will be working for a given duration. This is to reduce the time taken to travel every day. Hotels that have dependable power connectivity and fast internet connection are the most preferred since they need to be constantly in touch with their colleagues or clients and to make presentations or even attending video meetings. Other amenities like an iron board and an iron box, coffee maker and a continental breakfast are very important for preparation in the morning. They are usually loyal to specific hotels that meet their needs due to their high frequency of visiting and short preparation time. A relaxed environment for unwinding in the evening is the best treatment for the business travelers.</p><p> People who <a href="https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/traveling-on-for-business.3226599/" target="_blank">travel for business</a> trips are therefore strategically located and use amenities that are strategically located near their location. They accord loyalty to the facilities that give them the best services</p></div>Best Tourism Places & Holiday Park Scotlandhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/best-tourism-places-amp-holiday-park-scotland2021-04-06T18:40:28.000Z2021-04-06T18:40:28.000ZSeaton Estatehttps://tripatini.com/members/SeatonEstate<div><p>Think of <strong>tourism</strong> in <strong>Scotland</strong>, and you can expect the countryside, hills, and breathtaking landscapes. Moreover, you’re likely to foregather images of skirling bagpipes, huge castles, and majestic highlands. All of these are part of the mystique of this uniquely fascinating country. Hence, this makes it the most attractive holiday destination for tourists. </p><p></p><p>So, the next question is <strong>how</strong> you can <strong>tour</strong> this strikingly grand country? Interestingly, you can explore <strong>Scotland</strong> by boat, on foot, on scenic train rides, and each will lead to a lifetime experience.</p><p>Another of <a href="https://www.seatonestate.co.uk/holiday-park-scotland/" target="_blank">Holiday Park Scotland</a> great attractions for <strong>tourism</strong> is iconic <strong>regional</strong> attractions, secluded beaches, and wild mountains with their deep valleys and lochs. Moreover, you can take the time to enjoy an extensive range of accommodation offerings, innovative bars, and restaurants. Home to many sports and outdoor adventures, you will never be out of options. Whether you choose a coastal seaside retreat or vibrant cities, you’ll find yourself falling for this country.</p><p>Therefore, <strong>visit Scotland today</strong> and immerse yourself in this blissful country and its surroundings. It’s the ideal holiday destination to escape deep into nature and find the time to reconnect with your loved ones. Notably, this country has something for everyone.</p><p>So, venture across <strong>Scotland</strong>, exploring the ultimate <a href="https://www.seatonestate.co.uk/holiday-park-scotland/"><strong>holiday Park Scotland</strong></a> destination that never disappoints. From well-known scenic landscapes to unseen history, there’s so much this country has to offer. Come and uncover the best of Scotland and we’re sure it will itch you to come back again.</p></div>Learning More About Britain's Pound Sterlinghttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/united-kingdom-great-britain-pound-sterling-currency2020-05-30T05:34:05.000Z2020-05-30T05:34:05.000ZiGaming Buzzhttps://tripatini.com/members/iGamingBuzz<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009445259,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"><img src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009445259,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009445259?profile=original" /></a></p><p>The currency of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as well as many of its overseas territories, for example Gibraltar and a number of islands such as the Falklands. Subdivided into 100 pence, the pound sterling (ala GBP) is the oldest currency still in continuous use.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>How Did the Pound Originate? <br /></strong></span></p><p><br /> There are three main hypotheses. Perhaps the most obvious connects the name "pound sterling" to the weight of one pound of coins called sterlings, which were minted by Britain's early medieval kingdoms set up by the invading Saxons. <br /> <br /> Another, proposed by the Oxford English Dictionary, points to an origin after these kingdoms were overrun by the Normans of northeastern France who invaded Britain in 1066 and later, in 1300, issued a silver penny on the obverse of which were engraved small stars - <em>steorling</em> in Old English <br /> <br /> The third, from English historian Walter Pinchbek, harks back to trade in 12th-century Britain with northern Germany, for which coins used to pay for goods made from a special silver alloy “Easterling silver”, meaning from the eastern lands”, and due to Britain's coinage being debased, merchants asked to be paid in pounds of Esterling silver - contracted to <a href="https://www.romadesignerjewelry.com/blogs/education/what-is-the-difference-between-sterling-silver-and-regular-silver" target="_blank">sterling silver</a> (as of 1158, by the way, all money started to be minted from this alloy).</p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>Some Interesting Facts<br /> <br /></strong></span></p><ul><li>In the days before switching to decimal calculus in 1971, one pound was equal to 20 shillings or 240 pence.</li><li>The symbol for the pound, <span>£</span>, derives from medieval documents wirtten in Latin, in which the letter L ( <span class="mwe-math-element"><span class="mwe-math-mathml-inline mwe-math-mathml-a11y" style="display:none;">L {\displaystyle {\mathfrak {L}}}</span> <img src="https://wikimedia.org/api/rest_v1/media/math/render/svg/f1cc2d02222bcba1e741979a145f0317df3cda81" class="mwe-math-fallback-image-inline" style="vertical-align:-.338ex;" alt="{\mathfrak {L}}" /></span>) was the abbreviation for libra, the basic Roman unit of weight, taken (incorrectly) as equivalent in weight to a latter-day pound.</li><li>Initially the GBP was minted from the highest grade silver alloy. But due to the fact that silver is a very soft and pliable metal, - and short-lived when in constant circulation - governments eventually started minting coins from gold;</li><li>Under the Bretton Woods Agreement of 1944, one pound sterling began to be equated to 4.03 US dollars, and the Bretton Woods system remained in effect until 1971.</li><li>One of the most memorable moments in the history of the pound sterling is the so-called "Black Wednesday" of September 16, 1992, rooted in its 1990 linkage to the European Union's exchange rate regulation system. Economic factors led to a collapse in the GBP and withdrawal from the EU system, and by shorting the currency, US investor George Soros was able to earn about one billion US dollars and became notorious for "breaking the Bank of England." </li><li>You can use the pound sterling at <a href="https://onlinecasinohex.ca/online-casinos/gbp-pound-sterling/" target="_blank">many respected and trusted online casinos</a>.</li><li>The first paper pound banknotes were issued in 1694 by the Bank of England, the same year when the national currency received its current name.</li></ul><p><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong><br /> <span style="font-size:12pt;">The Pound Sterling on the World Market</span></strong></span></p><p><br /> The <a href="https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/" target="_blank">the National Bank of England</a> is Britain's central bank and guarantor of the GBP's stability and monopoly, both in the domestic and global financial markets. It has long occupied a strong place; is considered to be a stable reserve currency; and is in fact is the fourth most internationally traded, after the US dollar, the euro, and the Japanese yen (before the euro, it was number two). Even global financial crises have not affected the value of this currency. However, after the Brexit vote in 2016 the pound slumped to a 31-year low, and though it's since recovered somewhat, in 2020 it's been under more downward pressure due to A. uncertainty over the negotiations over the UK's new trade arrangements with the European Union, slated to come into effect at the end of this year after a transition period, and B. the economic impact of the coronavirus. As of this writing, <span>£</span>1 is trading at 1.13 euros and 1.24 USD. What will the future hold? We can only wait and see.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009445259,original{{/staticFileLink}}" target="_blank"></a></p></div>Gibraltar: Experience a European Relic From Colonial Timeshttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/gibraltar-experience-a-european-relic-from-colonial-times2013-08-13T11:30:00.000Z2013-08-13T11:30:00.000ZTraveling Erikhttps://tripatini.com/members/TravelingErik<div><p><span class="font-size-5">With its strategic position overlooking the strait that parts the Mediterranean from the Atlantic, <em>Gibraltar</em> remains in British hands. For tourists, it also makes an almost unique journey back to the colonial times when Britain ruled the world, reports Erik Bergin.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span class="dropcap">A</span>fter the British</strong> handed back <a href="http://travelingreporter.com/hong-kong/">Hong Kong</a> to China in 1997, there’s not much left of the former glorious British Empire, that once ruled land and seas around the globe.But one British outpost remains, undisturbed by Spain’s opposition: <em>Gibraltar</em>, with its mighty cliff looming over the Mediterranean on the northern, Spanish side of <em>Strait of Gibraltar</em>.<br /> </p>
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<p><strong>One can understand</strong> Spain’s frustration over the fact that London stubbornly refuses to hand back the cliff, which has been in British possession since 1713. On the other hand, why should they – after the War of the Spanish Succession the territory was ceded to Britain “in perpetuity” under the Treaty of Utrecht, quickly becoming an important naval base for the Royal Navy. Three hundred years later, tourism, gambling and shipping are the main driving forces behind the economy of Gibraltar.</p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text"><em><span class="font-size-1">A much-viewed angle of the Gibraltar rock. Photo: <a href="http://travelingreporter.com" target="_blank">TravelingReporter.com</a></span></em></p>
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<p><strong>We arrive by car</strong> from Spain, approaching the cliff from west. This makes for a good photo opportunity, with Gibraltar’s mountainous geography towering over the surrounding landscape (picture above).</p>
<p>Hitting the customs station a few minutes after our photo session, we expect entering Gibraltar to be an easy procedure. After all, it’s all Europe, right? </p>
<p>“Passports if you would, please, Sir.” A stiff British customs officer thoroughly examines our documents. He glares suspiciously at our rental car, with Spanish plates. We suddenly get the feeling that our passage into Gibraltar is not about experiencing a historic landmark, but exiting Spain and entering Great Britain. You can say much about the British, but they don’t take their duties lightly.</p>
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<p><strong>Having not pre-arranged</strong> any lodging, we go about finding a hostel in the small village. We soon find out it’s not cheap. In fact, prices seem higher than normal. A British bar tender explains why.</p>
<p>“The Brits fiddle with the exchange rate,” he says, apparently including himself in the ongoing scam. “Normally, the rate between the Euro and the Pound might be like 1.2–1.3. Here in Gibraltar, it can be like 1.7,” he says happily.</p>
<p>This means it is more expensive to buy British pounds in Gibraltar than in the UK, so it is a good idea to bring Sterling that you might have lying around at home into the colony.</p>
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<p><strong>Tales of high price tags</strong> in Gibraltar are plenty around the Internet’s many travel blogs, too.</p>
<p><em>“The lunch we had in a cafe in one of the side streets was quite forgettable and memorable only for how much it cost after the cheap meals in Spain. We were happy to leave Gibraltar and see no need to go back,</em>” writes a couple of Aussies on their European <a href="http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Gibraltar/blog-795168.html" target="_blank">road trip blog</a>.</p>
<p>The Lonely Planet notes on its <a href="http://www.lonelyplanet.com/spain/gibraltar/practical-information/money-costs#ixzz2ZsZaR2Fu" target="_blank">Gibraltar guide page</a> that, <em>“You can spend euros (except in pay phones and post offices) but conversion rates are poor.” </em></p>
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<p class="wp-caption-text"><em><span class="font-size-1">The postcard view from atop of the Rock offers a spectacular panorama over the strait between Africa and Europe. Photo: <a href="http://travelingreporter.com" target="_blank">TravelingReporter.com</a></span></em></p>
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<p><strong>The actual town isn’t</strong> much to see either, carrying none of the charm and coziness that are generally found in small towns around Britain. As Photito writes on his <a href="http://photito.wordpress.com/2010/06/14/eyes-on-gibraltar/" target="_blank">blog</a>, <em>“Visually Gibraltar is not particularly pleasing to the eye. The population of roughly thirty thousand is rising, and as a small peninsula with a very large Rock in the middle, land is scarce. They reclaim land from the sea – almost continuously – in order to construct tall tower blocks, and in spite of short distances, the Gibraltarians are fond of their vehicles. Too much traffic and a lot of ugly high risers are not my favourite two things in the world, but if you manage to see beyond this, Gibraltar actually has a lot going for it.”</em></p>
<p>Really, Gibraltar tourism isn’t about offering an abundance of sights and experiences, but rather for the visitor to be able to pick out the good pieces from a rather narrow selection. It helps if you are into history, too, as this is first and foremost a historic landmark.</p>
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<p><strong>Gibraltar has some beaches,</strong> on the peninsula’s eastern side, so it is possible to stay and relax here for a few days if you pass the place on a Spanish road trip. However, considering the quite high prices and the fact that nearby Spain itself provides an endless row of beaches of all kinds, you probably shouldn’t travel to this British outpost just for the opportunity to go and have a swim. </p>
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<p><strong>Instead, Gibraltar’s main drawcard</strong> is the imposing Rock, rising 426 meters off the ground. You can buy a tour to the summit, or get the cable car to the top, but it’s also very much possible to drive yourself there. This is done via narrow serpentine roads, winding themselves upwards, passing lookouts and passages good for photos.</p>
<p>The cliff is home to a peculiar sort of monkeys, not afraid of humans and quite intrusive. Suddenly we hear a bump on the roof of the car. The next second a monkey sits on the hood, looking at us inside the vehicle as if we were animals ourselves.</p>
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<p><strong>But it is the spectacular view from</strong> the Rock’s summit that is the real drawcard of Gibraltar. From here, one can easily spot numerous vessels lying at anchor awaiting their turn to approach the port of Gibraltar, which is situated on the west side of the peninsula.</p>
<p>It is an eerie sight, which also explains why Gibraltar was, and apparently is (but perhaps for other reasons), such an important stronghold for the British. From the Rock, it is possible to keep track of virtually every vessel (above water) trying to make it in or out of the Mediterranean. During wartime, possession of the Rock was thus a huge strategical advantage.</p>
<p>These days, it at least makes for a good tourist destination, albeit not much more. But as a monument over Europe’s past, dark times, Gibraltar stands its ground.</p>
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