Saudi Arabia
Travel Blogs from Saudi Arabia
Al Ula 1
From Abha we took the airplane to Jeddah and then to Medina. At Medina we rented two cars to get to Al Ula in the ...
Al Ula 2 - Madain Saleh 1
...in my opinion this was the greatest day of our trip to Saudi Arabia :-) We visited the Nabataean Tombs in Madain Saleh, the Saudi Arabian counterpart of Petra, Jordan. A very fantastic landscape; the sand - the rocks - the sky; the fascinating ...
Jeddah 4
On the fourth day we had a lecture by Dr. Adnan of the historical City of Jeddah at the City Council. In the afternoon we visited a new built living house with traditional elements of Jeddah designed by the Philosph/Architect Sami M ...
Assir 3
On the third day in Assir we went to Al Habalah where houses are built on the foot of a high cliff and only accessible by a cable car. On the way we also visited some traditional houses an ...
Jeddah 8
... We decided to make a last visit of Al Balad, the old City of Jeddah. In summary, it was a very great trip to a new country and a differnt culture. Don't belief in all stories you hear about Saudi Arabia! Form your own opinion and go to Saudi ...
Al Ula 3
The third day in Al Ula we visited the Elephant Rock and the Claycity of Old Al Ula. In the evening we had a great sunset at Al Hara, a mountain-plateau in the east of Al ...
Abha 4
On our last day in the Assir Region we visited en ottoman Fort and the Shada Palace of Abha and some watchtowers and traditional houses in the surrounding of ...
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Yo, here I am in Al Khobar, one of the 'tree' cities that make up the greater Dammam area. This is my 2nd day in KSA. After spending 1.5 hours on the UAE side and 5 hours on the KSA side, I eventually hit the road yesterday. While waiting, it did cross ...
Leaving Riyadh for South Africa.
And so the adventure begins, I am leaving work, stress and Saudi Arabia for the 5 week Ramadan break. Checked in easily enough and made it through customs OK. Felt sorry for the Pakistani's checking in ahead of me. There is a flight back to ...
Al Ula via Medina to Jeddah
We started early in the morning to get to the Airport of Medina, but we missed the flight. So we rented another two cars to get back to Jeddah. On the way we stopped about 70 km before Jeddah to have ...
Night Spot in Intercontinental Hotel-Al Jubail
... open to sea. However, benches was placed for relaxation sighting a few men bathing. I'm sure no women taking a bath here. Saudi Arabia is well known for preserving women personality. The staffs are willingly catered our needs and even offered some sports ...
The Return with Changes
My one month filed vacation ended. I came back to my workplace as new man (now family man). I brought my wife's tears as my inspiration and her hugs as my dedication to live and work in this sandy and desert land. ...
Another Arrival
Landed in Dammam airport at 10:30pm but went out from the airport at 00:30am. Two hours with unending Saudi immigration queue. ...
Fueling up
... that the magazines you are reading have no nude chick whatsoever? Since I didn't know the official definition of nudity in Saudi-Arabia (maybe a shapely-cut bhurka could already be offensive, who knows?) I quickly gave up, especcially since most pictures ...
Exit Jubail
... . When I come back, seriously, I'm a different man. I'm excited to see again my native land. I'll be leaving with Saudi Arabian Airlines, availing the cheapest 1,733 riyals round trip promo fare to Manila. I'm waiting for 11pm for an enjoyable and safe ...
May 9, 2012 - Sea Day - Day 28
Cruise Day 10 of Segment 2 - Languages Wow do we need some sea days to rest up! Oh good six days in a row. It was a very exhausting few days, but well worth the exhaustion. Thanks for all the emails and keeping me updated! Our ...
Camel Ranch Visit in Jubail
... invited me for a visit in a camel ranch in Jubail, I never hesitate to agree. It would be my first time to touch camel. A Saudi, Mr. Mahmoud, serves as tourist guide. Trip. It's winter, the weather is so good to move yet the wind is cool and chilling. ...

