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Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia is a city of contrasts—ancient fortresses and gleaming glass skyscrapers; traditional society shaped by Bedouin culture and firm Islamic beliefs mixed with a modern, youthful vibe and Western influences from ubiquitous fast food joints to luxurious shopping malls.…
There is something magical about waking up with the rising sun, the colors of the sunrise reflecting on the majestic Nile river, the fishermen with their first catch on the misty river, the mesmerizing sound of the Muslim call of prayer in the background. A…
Saudi Arabia’s desert landscape is surprisingly diverse and you can find beautiful natural wonders throughout the kingdom. Edge of the World, two hours from Riyadh, is an awe-inspiring sight that offers dizzying views from the 300-meter-high rock formation to the endless valley below. The untouched…
Bahrain is a small island of about 1.5 million people, but surprisingly, there are a few books available in English. “QuixotiQ” by Ali Al Saeed won the Bahrain Book of the Year Award in 2005. It is a story of love, hate and dark secrets,…
The bestselling and award-winning Indian-born American novelist, Thrity Umrigar, published her ninth novel, Everybody’s Son, in 2017. The story is about a mixed-race little boy, Anton, whose mother is a crack-addict. The mother, Juanita, leaves her nine-year-old son locked in an airless apartment for a…
These ten travel books and memoirs will make you laugh, cry, fuel your wanderlust and take you to some known and unknown places. ANTARCTICA: AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF THE WORLD’S MOST MYSTERIOUS CONTINENT BY GABRIELLE WALKER The author, who has a PhD in chemistry from…
Ad Diriyah is to Riyadh what Colosseum is to Rome or Acropolis to Athens. This historic site is undergoing a $17 billion renovation project that will comprise not only a renovated historic village, but also luxury hotels, restaurants, a 15,000-seat arena, and a Formula-E racetrack.…
If you are planning to visit Saudi Arabia, you are probably wandering about what souvenirs and gifts to buy and bring back home. In this wealthy, oil-rich country you can find anything from international luxury brands to traditional Arabian items. Here are some ideas of…
Muscat, capital city of the Sultanate of Oman, is often overlooked by travelers who prefer visiting its glitzier neighbors Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE. However, Muscat is a magical place with an air of calm and peace. Instead of the glamorous and flashy…
