Travel
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MENA
December 9, 2017
MENA Countries: What to Look for When Touring Uzbekistan
Not many people know what lies this far out in the Middle East, but Uzbekistan is definitely a tour-worthy country!…
Cross-border, MENA
November 5, 2017
Best New York Parks for the Outdoorsy Tourist
According to TTG Mena, the US is one of the most visited countries among the MENA visitors; New York…
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Cross-border
August 6, 2017
Hajj Ride, Would You Cycle To Saudi Arabia For Hajj?
While most Muslims are preparing to pay for their flights, eight men are riding their bikes to Mecca to perform Hajj.…
Palestine
July 23, 2017
UNESCO names 3rd Palestinian Site on List of World Heritage Sites
If you are in Palestine this summer, make sure you visit the ancient city of Hebron! Earlier in July, Hebron…
MENA
May 17, 2017
Top 13 MENA Universities..Seniors, Get Ready!
The end of your senior year is approaching and you need to go through all the monotonous, time taking, scary…
MENA
October 4, 2016
5 Surprisingly Beautiful Sites You need to Visit in the Arab World!
If you’re a big fan of travelling, then you’d be surprised to find out that there are a great number…
UAE
October 2, 2016
Dubai Opera Opens to Boost the City’s Cultural Life
For the past decade Dubai has been building itself up to become a radiant center for travel and tourism. Grand…
Jordan
September 22, 2016
The Discovery of a New Monumental Structure in Petra
For two centuries archaeologists have documented thousands of monumental structures within Petra, the capital of the Nabataean empire. But two…
UAE
September 19, 2016
4 of Dubai’s Cool Off Resorts
Known for having one of the warmest and most appealing climates in the world, Dubai attracts visitors from across the…
UAE
September 9, 2016
Three of the UAE’s Exciting Theme Parks
The UAE has built an impressive collection of theme parks and attractions that have travelers flocking from across the globe…
UAE
September 8, 2016
Four of Dubai’s Hair-Raising Attractions
Dubai is a magical city that attracts tourist every year from across the globe. Home to some of the biggest…
Lebanon, Turkey, Cross-border
June 14, 2016
Cycling to Heal Children: Cyclist Micky Chebli Raising Money for Lebanese NGOs
Children are the basis of every community. With them, the future finds its way. In Lebanon, many children and adults…
Lebanon
May 25, 2016
The Chain Effect Promoting Cycling Through Street Art
Cars, beeping, honking, yelling, frustrated congested streets. What’s the solution?! What do you wish for when there’s absolutely no way…
Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, UAE, Morocco
April 10, 2016
Arab Cuisine Made Artsy in Dubai!
There is no doubt that Arab cuisine is timeless, and there is no harm in sparking it with a flair…
Kuwait
March 3, 2016
OxAdventure Globalizing Youth Since 2013
Have you ever wished you could travel the world and have an adventure? Who hasn’t! Well, OxAdventure, a non-profit organization based…
Palestine
February 21, 2016
Palestine’s First Female Taxi Driver
Palestine is among the list of Arab countries that are ruled by the patriarchal society. It is definitely a man’s…
Egypt
February 17, 2016
King Ramses the Great: First Mummy to be Issued a Passport
Valentine’s is over and it’s nowhere near time for Halloween, but Ramses II has been out and about! Some people may…
UAE
February 3, 2016
Car Free Day: An Annual Event in Dubai
It’s not easy imagining a day without cars filling the streets. But it’s a nice vision, isn’t it? Can you…