Rooh Travel

25/06/2025

Before resorts and imports, the coconut tree was the backbone of Maldivian life.

Water for hydration. Flesh for food. Husk for rope. Shell for fire. Leaves for weaving. Nothing wasted. Nothing left behind.

Known locally as the Tree of Life, the coconut is still used in cooking, craftsmanship, and traditional ceremonies across the islands.

Long before “sustainability” became a word, it was simply the way things were.

19/06/2025

In Meedhoo and Malé, mosques were once built without cement-just coral stone, carefully carved and interlocked, topped with teakwood that stays cool under heat.

These structures, crafted from porite coral (hirigaa), blend Maldivian, South Asian, and Arabian design. A form of craftsmanship now extinct.

The surviving mosques are the last of their kind and among the Maldives’ most remarkable cultural landmarks.

📷: Coral Stone Mosques

16/06/2025

Back in Thailand’s Ayutthaya period, sweet sticky rice was paired with mango at royal meals. A tradition that eventually found its way to street carts by the 1930s.

Today’s version, served with coconut cream and toasted mung beans, is soft, rich, and sweet.

Dishes that carries the sweetness of history.

14/06/2025

Perched on a Thai headland, Six Senses Samui blends traditional architecture with soft modern calm.
Its dining spaces open onto the ocean, where sunset is part of the schedule.
A place to stay when you’re ready to move at your own pace.

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12/06/2025

Founded in the 1990s, Elephant Nature Park became a turning point for Thailand’s elephant tourism.
Today, it’s a model for ethical wildlife experiences and a peaceful stop for those who want their travel to matter.

08/03/2025

Ramadan is a journey. One that leads not to places, but to peace within.

01/03/2025

Wishing everyone a blessed Ramadan with time to slow down, realign, and embrace what truly matters 🌙

21/01/2025

15/12/2024

In the heart of Oman, where camels travel in style 🐪

23/11/2024

Exploring the serene canals on Bangkok’s outskirts - simple moments, lasting impressions 🌿

20/11/2024

Pad Krapao – the unofficial official Thai dish. Finding an excellent halal version is a rare treat and a must-try in Thailand!

18/11/2024

Walking through Bali’s rice fields, with mountains rising in the distance, is a reminder of life’s simpler beauty. Moments like these remind you to breathe, take it slow, and soak in the beauty around. 🌾