Tharik Hussain is a British-Muslim travel writer and author who’s been travelling in search of Europe's native Muslim communities.  Tharik released his book Minarets in the Mountains:  A Journey into Muslim Europe  in July which is all about his adventures around the Western Balkans, connecting with muslims who have lived there for centuries. During the episode, Tharik talks about the way Muslim heritage has been erased from travel literature by colonial-era writers, what elements of the journey surprised him and challenged his preconceptions about muslim identity, and why travel writing desperately needs more diverse voices. The True Travel Podcast - Instagram: @truetravelpodcast Twitter: @truetravelpod Facebook: The True Travel Podcast Tharik Hussain Instagram:  @tharik_hussain Twitter:  @_TharikHussain Website:  tharikhussain.co.uk Buzzsprout  is the #1 podcast hosting platform and made launching  the True Travel Podcast really easy.  As a subscriber, you get tons of guides, from finding the right equipment at the right price to growing your podcast organically; as well as detailed analytics to see how people are listening, tools to promote your episodes, and more. Start your free trial with Buzzsprout now. (Affiliate disclaimer: Following this link lets Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support the show).