The Capital of Qatar; Doha is an interesting city that has seen so much grown over the years. Actually, my first time in Doha was in 1994 as a boy traveling with his family. At that time as well, my family had to get an invitation letter to visit the city. Even then however, they were advanced in some ways that surprised me and was like wow. … [Read more...]
Category: Asia
Best Things to Do in Salalah Oman
The Southern part of Oman feels a world away from what most people imagine that Middle East and Arabia to look like. From Beautiful waterfalls and green valleys during the monsoons, to windy roads and frankincense trees that bring up old wizened days. It's truly something special. For those exploring this area there are so many incredible things to … [Read more...]
Guide to the Best Places to Visit in Al Ula Saudi Arabia
Al-Ula. The unique and fascinating city that sits in northern western Saudi Arabia about 3 hours north of Madinah has a long and storied history. Many ancient civilizations have passed through this area leaving their mark permanently on the desert landscape. Visiting here is a highlight of travel in Saudi Arabia and we wanted to help those … [Read more...]
25 Free things to do in Tokyo Japan
Tokyo may be one of the most expensive cities in the world but traveling there doesn’t always have to be. There are LOTS of ways to save money from finding cheap places to eat or interesting accommodations. And there are also a lot of really fun and interesting things to do for free in Tokyo. Here’s a list of many of the things you can do … [Read more...]
8 Great Things to Do in Hyderabad India
The Pearl City, Hyderabad has an incredible assortment of things to do from cultural to business to tech to a burgeoning film industry. The following list certainly can't contain all there is to do in the city. However, we pulled together 8 great things as a start for your trip through the city. It is certainly a city that has meant a lot to my … [Read more...]
Hanging Village of Habala – One of the Unique Places in Arabia
When one thinks about Saudi Arabia, there are many things that come to mind. But among those, very few would state green mountains. But along the Southern Border adjacent to Yemen several areas that fit this description well. Most people (and among them many Saudis) seems to know little about this region of the country. Named Asir it is … [Read more...]
Touring the Al Fateh Mosque in Manama Bahrain
I really didn’t know what to do in Bahrain. It seemed just a simple respite from the boredom of daily work life in Saudi just over the causeway. I was surprised though when most of my coworkers wanted to visit a Mosque while in Bahrain. Really? It seemed that they didn’t really think much of religion in general senses and it was a surprise … [Read more...]
Best Things to Do in Manama Bahrain
Bahrain, one of the most historic and often overlooked Gulf State. Bahrain (or two seas) is definitely one that seems sleepy but actually has been strategically important for centuries. The small country actually has quite a bit of history, having been settled by various peoples over its history. As with many coastal places, it has a longer … [Read more...]
Must See Places to Visit in Oman
When people imagine Oman they really don’t know what to think. It is one of the least known corners of the gulf and yet one of the most rich in culture and history. Oman is stunning….truly and probably what you imagine Arabia to be like if you imagine Arabia of yore. From secluded beaches to towering mountains and endless sand dunes, Oman has it … [Read more...]
Driving in Saudi Arabia – Abha
Visiting Saudi Arabia is a pretty tough place. Well its not really that different honestly from home. Sure there are restrictions on certain things like the lack of movie theaters and closings of businesses during prayer times, but overall life moves as it does in other parts of the world as well. One of the toughest things in Saudi though is that … [Read more...]
Old City of Jeddah Saudi Arabia (UNESCO WHS)
I have always liked Jeddah, a port city on the Red Sea in present day Saudi Arabia. Jeddah has been a city welcoming pilgrims, travelers, and business people for centuries across various empires that have come through this area. Famously Jeddah is the entry point for most of the pilgrims who come for the Hajj (as well as Umrah) and for it the city … [Read more...]
Photo Essay: The old town of Al-Ula – Saudi Arabia
Al-Ula, the beautiful oasis in North Eastern Saudi Arabia has a long and storied history. People have been living in this region for centuries…well actually millennia. It makes sense as it is the reason we are here, to see the ancient city of Mada’in Saleh and of course the surrounding regions too. What you don’t realize is that there is so much … [Read more...]
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