At present, the Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world, soaring over 2,700 feet into the sky in Dubai. However, there are developers in Saudi Arabia that are attempting to dethrone the Emiratis…
Posts Tagged‘Middle East’
5 Things To Do While In Turkey
Travelers seeking a variety of things to do won’t be disappointed with Turkey. The country has a wealth of architectural structures, historical landmarks, beaches, and winter resorts among many alluring activities. Altogether, they are Turkey’s…
Things to Know Before Traveling in Egypt
The ancient wonders of Egypt, cruising down the River Nile, and the adventure of diving into the deep Red Sea waters have long attracted tourists from all over the world. While Egypt is an easy…
The History of Dubai
Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is known today as a trendy, cosmopolitan playground attracting millions of annual visitors. Located on the southeastern coast of the Persian Gulf, Dubai is both one of…
There’s a Ceasefire…Quick, to Tel Aviv!
If you’ve been reading this blog for a little while, you have probably read at one point that I’m Jewish. I’m actually a staunch atheist but I don’t deny my heritage, especially when I got…
Dubai: The Shining Metropolis of the Middle East
There are a lot of places in the world that a lot of holidaymakers-to-be claim to be unaffordable. Whether they’re gazing longingly at the bright lights of Las Vegas, the urban utopia of Singapore, or…
Where oh Where Could Atlantis Really Be?
The story of the lost ancient city of Atlantis has intrigued people for centuries and has inspired countless works of writing and film. The city was first described as legend by Plato in his 360…