Travelling alone on this trip, I wanted to see more of the Middle east; this time Bahrain, a tiny country situated on an island in the Gulf that links with Saudi Arabia by a 26km causeway. After a couple of stop-overs (England and Qatar), I finally arrived at Manama,Bahrain. Sometimes I get this kickass feeling arriving countries were I don't have any expectations at all. Theese trips usually ends up really great, and Bahrain is definitely one of them! Arriving at my pre-booked hotel in the middle of the bustling old souq made my first impression really great!! I coulden't wait to explore this amzing city with all it's smells, sounds, architecture, culture and not to mention the curious multi cultural people of Bahrain! Walking around the extremely crowded souq, located in the heart of the
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