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Survey Reveals The 'Dirtiest Places' In A Hotel

May 2, 2024 - Big 7 Travel Team

Survey Reveals The 'Dirtiest Places' In A Hotel

You might think when staying in a hotel that it’s sparkling clean. And while most hotels do prioritise strict cleaning (more so now than ever), it turns out that even a fancy hotel might not be much cleaner than your own home. In fact, it’s probably dirtier. UpgradedPoints recently did [...]


The 7 Best Ways To Protect Your Tech While Travelling

May 2, 2024 - Big 7 Travel Team

The 7 Best Ways To Protect Your Tech While Travelling

More than 29 million phones disappear each year according to a company that insures smartphones, tablets and other electronics. And, seeing as 50% of people don’t back up their phones, a loss or theft while travelling is particularly devastating. [...]


Best Travel Credit Cards

February 29, 2024 - Big 7 Travel Team

Best Travel Credit Cards

When traveling, you’re probably on the lookout for ways to maximize the rewards and benefits you can receive through certain travel cards– if these aren’t an incentive to book a flight overseas, we don’t know what is. With certain credit cards, you can earn travel miles, rewards, benefits and points [...]


Here Are The Coolest Car Parks in the World

March 16, 2023 - Big 7 Travel Team

Here Are The Coolest Car Parks in the World

Dull, grey and unexciting. Car parks generally have a bad reputation and don’t get the credit they deserve when it comes to inspiring design. However, there are some parking garages around the world breaking this mould and breaking barriers with incredible architecture and features. Come along for the ride as [...]


Interesting Facts About Chichén Itzá In Mexico

November 25, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Chichén Itzá In Mexico

Located on the Yucatan Peninsula, Chichén Itzá with its ancient temple pyramid of El Castillo is one of Mexico’s most famous monuments and one of the most important Mayan cities in Latin America. With a fascinating history and a design with unique astronomical significance connected to the equinoxes and solstices, [...]


Interesting Facts About Palestine State

November 25, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Palestine State

Palestine, officially the State of Palestine, is located in the Mediterranean Middle East. It consists of two non-contiguous territories: the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. Israel illegally occupies both of these areas. From its heritage sites to Israeli occupation, here are some of the most interesting facts about Palestine [...]


Ethiopia Interesting Facts

November 4, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Ethiopia Interesting Facts

Located in the horn of Africa between Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Somaliland; Ethiopia is the heart of East Africa. Famous for its incredible coffee, unique Orthodox Christian traditions and breathtaking natural landscapes, there is certainly a lot to love. Whether you’re planning to visit Ethiopia or [...]


Interesting Facts About Graceland

November 4, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Graceland

If you find yourself in Memphis, whether you’re a fan or not visiting the home of Elvis is a must! In 1957, Elvis Presley purchased Graceland for $100,000. While career took him all over the world, it was this mansion in Memphis that he always called home. [...]


Philippines Interesting Facts

October 13, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Philippines Interesting Facts

The second-largest archipelago in the world, the Philippines is made up of 7,641 islands. It’s beloved for over 36,000 km of pristine white beaches, but it has more to offer visitors than sandy stretches. From its chaotic capital Manila and crumbling colonial towns to island-hopping and volcanic vistas, the Philippines [...]


Interesting Facts About Cairo

October 13, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Cairo

Cairo is the capital city of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world. The megacity is an incredible place to visit for those who love culture and cuisine. It is home to the only world wonder that remains standing from the original list of seven and is also [...]


Interesting Facts about Lascaux In France

October 13, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts about Lascaux In France

Lascaux Cave in the Dordogne region of France is one of the most famous caves in the world. Inside the cave, paintings and engravings adorn the walls. This artwork dates back to over 17,000 years ago, to the late Stone Age. Discovered by accident in 1940, the cave has fascinated [...]


Interesting Facts About Seoul

October 13, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Seoul

Seoul is the capital and largest city in South Korea. It’s considered a megacity because it has a population of over ten million people. Having been settled for over 2,000 years, the city has a remarkable history and plenty of sights of historical and cultural importance. From its dancing fountains [...]


Interesting Facts About Mecca In Saudi Arabia

October 13, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Mecca In Saudi Arabia

Mecca in Saudi Arabia is the holiest city of the Islamic religion. It is home to the largest mosque in the world, the highest prayer room in the world and is the site of the world’s largest human gathering. With so many amazing things to know about this fascinating city, [...]


Argentina Interesting Facts

October 13, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Argentina Interesting Facts

Argentina is a fascinating country with a rich cultural history. Its blend of Latin American and European influences is reflected in its music, literature and lifestyle. It is an intoxicating mix which makes this an exciting South American country to explore. Want to know more? Here are some incredibly interesting [...]


Interesting Facts about Kuwait

October 13, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts about Kuwait

The small Arabian country of Kuwait packs a lot in when it comes to fascinating facts and history, for instance, did you know that over 70 per cent of the population is made up of foreign nationals? Or that the country has one of the largest oil reserves in the [...]


Benin Interesting Facts

October 13, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Benin Interesting Facts

Squeezed between Togo and Nigeria, Benin measures 112,622 sq km (43,483 sq miles) making it around the same size as Pennsylvania. Historically overlooked as a holiday destination, this key-shaped nation is coming into its own, thanks to excellent transport links, a range of cheap and cheerful accommodations and a thriving [...]


Interesting Facts about Hagia Sophia In Istanbul, Turkey

October 13, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts about Hagia Sophia In Istanbul, Turkey

Over 1.5 million people flock to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, making it Turkey’s second-most visited landmark. It’s one of the greatest examples of Byzantine architecture in the world too, with its abundant mosaics, bronze doors, marbled floors and impressive stone inlays. It’s stood for over 1,500 years, so you’d be [...]


Interesting Facts About Kazakhstan

October 13, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan is the holiest city of the Islamic religion. It is home to the largest mosque in the world, the highest prayer room in the world and is the site of the world’s largest human gathering. With so many amazing things to know about this fascinating city, here are some [...]


Interesting Facts About Monaco

October 13, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Monaco

This tiny sovereign state along the French Riviera has long fascinated visitors. Famed for Grace Kelly and the Monaco Grand Prix, it’s a billionaires playground and tax haven for the super-rich. But it’s also a place of pretty palaces, fascinating museums and exotic gardens. If you’re interested in [...]


Interesting Facts About Angel Falls In Venezuela

October 12, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Angel Falls In Venezuela

Angel Falls is the highest, uninterrupted waterfall in the world and is also part of one of the longest rivers in South America. Located deep in the rainforest, The Falls are only accessible by plane and then boat. It is this remoteness that attracts adventurous tourists from around the world [...]


Iraq Interesting Facts

October 12, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Iraq Interesting Facts

Iraq in the Middle East has a long and rich history. The region is home to the oldest civilisation in the world and produced the first writing system in the world. Two rivers keep the land fertile, but long along, according to the Quran, a great flood washed through the [...]


Syria Interesting Facts

October 12, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Syria Interesting Facts

The Syrian Arab Republic is home to one of the oldest civilisations in the world. The country’s history dates back 700,000 years and is rich in beauty and culture, but, unfortunately, a lot of this history involves conflicts and destruction due to an ongoing Civil War. Curious to learn more? [...]


Nigeria Interesting Facts

October 12, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Nigeria Interesting Facts

Often referred to as ‘the giant of Africa’, The Federal Republic of Nigeria is actually only the tenth-largest country in the continent. Located in the southeast of West Africa, it’s bordered by Benin, Cameroon, Chad and Niger. It’s around four times the size of the UK and twice the size [...]


Sudan Interesting Facts

October 12, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Sudan Interesting Facts

Bordered by the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Libya, Sudan is one of Africa’s largest countries. It was also home to one of the world’s earliest ancient kingdoms and has been inhabited since around 30,000 BC. It’s been off-limits for travellers for years due to [...]


Lebanon Interesting Facts

October 12, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Lebanon Interesting Facts

The third-smallest country in the Middle East, Lebanon boasts over 7,000 years of history. It’s a fascinating mix of Middle East meets West, tradition and modernity and Christianity and Islam. This duality is making it a popular holiday destination too, along with its glamorous beach resorts, fabulous cuisine and hedonistic [...]


Interesting Facts About Ephesus In Turkey

October 12, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Interesting Facts About Ephesus In Turkey

Ephesus was one of the most famous cities of the ancient Mediterranean. It was the second biggest city of the Roman Empire and today it is one of the largest Roman archaeological sites in the eastern Mediterranean. Each year, thousands of visitors descend on the region to roam the ancient [...]


Algeria Interesting Facts

October 12, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Algeria Interesting Facts

Algeria is easily one of North Africa’s friendliest and fascinating countries. From the vast and wild Sahara and gorgeous coastline; to the incredible array of cultural and historical sites; to the bustling cities filled to the brim with culture, there’s certainly a lot to love. Whether you’re planning to visit [...]


Haiti Interesting Facts

October 12, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Haiti Interesting Facts

The Republic of Haiti packs a punch for such a small nation. It has a fascinating and tumultuous history as well as rich culture, which is an intriguing mix of African, Taino and European. So, whether you are planning a visit or just curious to know more about this Caribbean [...]


Zimbabwe Interesting Facts

September 27, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Zimbabwe Interesting Facts

Zimbabwe is home to some of the world’s most incredible natural wonders and wildlife. Located in southern Africa, the country is famous for its diverse landscapes and for being an epic safari destination. With a long, rich history and human settlement of present-day Zimbabwe dated to least 100,000 years ago, [...]


The Great Sphinx Egypt Interesting Facts

September 27, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

The Great Sphinx Egypt Interesting Facts

Estimated to be as old as 4,500 years, The Great Sphinx is one of the only surviving Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It’s located in the Giza plateau, on the west bank of the River Nile, around a half-hour drive west of Cairo. At 240 ft (73 m) high [...]


Guatemala Interesting Facts

September 27, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Guatemala Interesting Facts

Famous for its mountains as well as for being the birthplace of the Mayan civilisation, Guatemala is a stunning country with a rich history. With coasts along two different oceans as well as active volcanos and swathes of vast protected areas, Guatemala is a country rich in flora and fauna. [...]


Tokyo Interesting Facts

September 27, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Tokyo Interesting Facts

Think you’ve heard all there is to know about Japan’s colourful capital? From the robot hotels to the world’s busiest intersection, we’ll bet you haven’t heard some of these interesting facts about Tokyo before. [...]


Paraguay Interesting Facts

September 27, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Paraguay Interesting Facts

Frequently overlooked by travellers en-route to the rest of South America, Paraguay is South America’s least-visited country. It’s landlocked between Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia– and there are no direct flights from its colourful capital, Asunción. But while it might be trickier to get to than most places on the continent, [...]


El Salvador Interesting Facts

September 27, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

El Salvador Interesting Facts

El Salvador is the smallest and most densely populated Central American country. Despite being the only country in this region without a Caribbean coastline, one of its big draws is its beaches. Surfers flock here to ride some of the longest and most perfect waves in all of Central America. [...]


Honduras Interesting Facts

September 27, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Honduras Interesting Facts

Squeezed between El Salvador, Guatemala and Belize, Honduras is the second-largest country in South America but it’s also the least-visited. Decades of gang violence, drug wars, and political corruption mean most people skip over the country en-route to the palm-fringed beaches of Belize but, slowly, the country is undergoing a [...]


Venezuela Interesting Facts

September 12, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team

Venezuela Interesting Facts

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in South America is a haven for wildlife and has 43 national parks which make up 15 per cent of the country’s landmass. Apart from wildlife, it is home to impressive waterfalls and some of the world’s most beautiful women. With cheap gas prices, it [...]


7 Quinceanera Traditions

April 12, 2022 - Allie D'Almo

7 Quinceanera Traditions

The Quinceañera dates back centuries. It has cultural roots in Mexico and is now celebrated across Latin America, and the Caribbean, as well as Latino communities throughout the United States and across the globe. Also known as ‘Quince Anos’ or ‘Quinces’, this tradition celebrates an important milestone in a girl’s [...]


How Long did it Take to Build Disneyland?

November 12, 2021 - Melanie May

How Long did it Take to Build Disneyland?

Disneyland in Anaheim, California is the original Disney theme park. Opened in the 1950s, it is the only park that Walt Disney saw to completion. Dubbed ‘the happiest place on Earth’, Disneyland is where you’ll find iconic and legendary attractions like Sleeping Beauty’s Castle, the Partners statue, Pirates of the [...]


How Long did it Take to Build the George Washington Bridge?

November 6, 2021 - Melanie May

How Long did it Take to Build the George Washington Bridge?

The George Washington Bridge with its distinctive crisscrossed bracing is one of the most recognisable bridges in America. Connecting the state of New York with the state of New Jersey, this beautiful steel bridge is one of the busiest bridges in the world. It is also home to the world’s [...]


How Long did it Take to Build the Brooklyn Bridge?

October 28, 2021 - Melanie May

How Long did it Take to Build the Brooklyn Bridge?

The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most recognisable structures in America and one of the most iconic landmarks of the New York skyline. Connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn, this incredible feat of engineering has been designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. National Park Service. Curious to learn more [...]


How Long did it Take to Build the Empire State Building?

October 28, 2021 - Melanie May

How Long did it Take to Build the Empire State Building?

The Empire State Building is one of the most recognisable skyscrapers in America and one of the most iconic in the world. Located in New York, the Art-deco building was at one time the tallest building in the world. On a clear day, you are so high up that, from [...]


7 Coldest Places in the World

August 14, 2021 - Melanie May

7 Coldest Places in the World

Pack your warmest clothes and grab some blankets because we are about to experience some extreme weather. From the Arctic to Antarctica, these are the places that hold the records for the coldest places in the world. Prepare for thermometers to plummet. [...]


25 Coolest Car Parks in the World

June 18, 2021 - Melanie May

25 Coolest Car Parks in the World

Dull, grey and unexciting. Car parks generally have a bad reputation and don’t get the credit they deserve when it comes to inspiring design. However, there are some parking garages around the world breaking this mould and breaking barriers with incredible architecture and features. Come along for the ride as [...]


Summer 2020 in Numbers: How Vacations Changed this Year

September 4, 2020 - Sarah Clayton-Lea

Summer 2020 in Numbers: How Vacations Changed this Year

With the pandemic sparking a host of safety concerns and economic challenges, nearly three-fourths of Americans decided against taking a vacation this summer. That’s according to a new study from Value Penguin, which shows the stark difference between summer vacations 2020 and those in previous years. [...]


Airbnb’s New Campaign Is Highlighting Unique US Parks

August 31, 2020 - Sarah Clayton-Lea

Airbnb’s New Campaign Is Highlighting Unique US Parks

Airbnb and the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, kicked off a national marketing campaign to engage Airbnb guests with unique, nearby parks, helping them to discover America’s wonder and book nearby listings for their own trip. The campaign is focusing on three lesser-known [...]


7 Of The Most Magical Treehouses On Airbnb

June 26, 2020 - Sarah Clayton-Lea

7 Of The Most Magical Treehouses On Airbnb

Planning a staycation? Forget about spending your weekend in just any old home – indulge in a night or two in a magical treehouse on Airbnb instead. With twinkling fairylights, rope bridges, lush green foliage and only the sound of nature all around you, these treehouses are perfect for a [...]


7 Incredible Facts About The Empire State Building

April 23, 2020 - Melanie Hamilton

7 Incredible Facts About The Empire State Building

The Empire State Building is one of New York City‘s most iconic buildings. Featured in countless films and known for its gorgeous lighting, it is a national landmark. Whether you are visiting the Big Apple or just curious about one of the world’s most famous skyscrapers, here are some interesting [...]


Self-Isolating? These Are The 7 Easiest Languages To Learn

March 16, 2020 - Elizabeth Thorn

Self-Isolating? These Are The 7 Easiest Languages To Learn

Self-care during self-isolation is important. As the world struggles to come to terms with the “new normal,” millions of people all over the globe are adjusting to life under quarantine, whether self-imposed or not. And, it’s going to take some time to adjust to that new routine, to a daily [...]


Love In The Time Of Coronavirus

March 14, 2020 - Elizabeth Thorn

Love In The Time Of Coronavirus

As thousands of travellers contact airlines to see if their flights are cancelled, if they should be, or if they should cancel their air travel altogether, I found myself amongst the troves of travellers just trying to get back home to loved ones amidst an international health scare. [...]


The 50 Most Romantic States In The US Ranked

February 7, 2020 - Big 7 Travel Team

The 50 Most Romantic States In The US Ranked

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, couples all over the world are beginning to make plans for the special day. And, in the United States, it’s a very special day. Recent studies show that Valentine’s Day sales in the United States alone are expected to reach nearly $27.4 billion [...]


7 Ways The Coronavirus Is Impacting Global Tourism

January 27, 2020 - Melanie Hamilton

7 Ways The Coronavirus Is Impacting Global Tourism

Updated 13/02/20: As travel plans are put on hold and flights get cancelled, the virus is going to sweep the tourism industry in 2020. Here’s what you need to know about the affect of coronavirus on global tourism, from travel bans to mandatory quarantines. Flights in and out of China [...]


The 10 Sexiest Accents In California – Ranked

July 26, 2019 - Sarah Clayton-Lea

The 10 Sexiest Accents In California – Ranked

If you’re from California, and are insisting you “don’t have accent”, then we’re sorry. You do. Everyone has an accent. With three California accents making it into a recent vote of the sexiest accents in America, we delved a little deeper into our survey results. [...]


This Is The ‘Most Fun’ State In The US

July 23, 2019 - Sarah Clayton-Lea

This Is The ‘Most Fun’ State In The US

We all have different ideas of what a ‘fun’ vacation is, right? But if you count nightlife, entertainment facilities and and outdoor activities as a good time, then we’re with you. As for which US state you’re basically guaranteed to have a good time in? Here’s looking at you, California. [...]