The landscape is filled with balloons

March 3rd 2022
Saudi Arabia is known for the largest sand desert in the world. Not to get too technical, but don't get hung up on the word "desert" here as many locations in the world have deserts. But....Saudi Arabia has both a desert and the requisite sand. And that is what most people think of when they think of a desert. For contrast, Antarctica is technically a desert....but most do not think of it that way ... read more

Middle East » Saudi Arabia » Al-'Ula

In 1902, ABD AL-AZIZ bin Abd al-Rahman Al Saud captured Riyadh and set out on a 30-year campaign to unify the Arabian Peninsula. A son of ABD AL-AZIZ rules the country today, and the country's Basic Law stipulates that the throne shall remain in the ... ... read more

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

D MJ Binkley

Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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21st March 2022

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Is that some kind of festival?
That many baloons in one place seem odd. Is it a festival or is it perhaps a ballooning competition or race going on? /Ake

21st March 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Is that some kind of festival?
Yes, it was a balloon festival. There were about 150 in the sky.

5th April 2022

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Balloon festival
How amazing watching those balloons all together in the sky

5th April 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Balloon Festival
It was cool. I love balloon festivals.

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