The Ottoman Empire
The Ottoman Empire occupies a special place in the collective consciousness of the West, at once a dark star on
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Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Middle East & North Africa
Hajj is the most well-known pilgrimage in Islam.
Mecca is important to Muslims for a number of reasons. The Prophet was from Mecca and returned there before his death. The Hira cave, on Jabal al-Nour, is reportedly where the Prophet received his first revelation.
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Middle East Recipes – Falafel
Falafel are small fried balls made up of crushed chickpeas, fava beans or both, and various spices. It has been suggested that the dish has its origins in Egypt, though today is widely consumed across North Africa and the Middle East, and even as far as Greece!
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Africa’s Great Migration: Everything You Need To Know
If you who love nothing more than ticking off an ever-expanding list of bucket-list ventures… this is the travel experience for you!
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Shopping in Dubai
Since Dubai is the tourist mecca for the whole Arabic region, you can get the best bargain on all kinds of Arabian souvenirs. Typical souvenirs include copper coffeepots, metal food platters, carved wooden or leather stuffed camels, woollen camel bags and sheesha or glass water pipes.
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