August 9, 2023 - Big 7 Travel Team
It’s hard to imagine the world without the UAE’s glitziest emirate state, but Dubai’s story is a relatively short tale – on the surface. It’s famous for its extravagant landmarks like the Burj Khalifa and the Palm Jumeirah, but these are all relatively contemporary additions. So how long did it [...]
November 25, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team
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 [...]
October 13, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team
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, [...]
October 13, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team
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 [...]
October 12, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team
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 [...]
October 12, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team
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? [...]
October 12, 2022 - Big 7 Travel Team
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 [...]