Al-Hofuf

Alone in the Arabian desert

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November 19th 2022
The title sounds more dramatic than reality. But hey, there is nothing wrong with a catchy title, and a little dramatic license. That's what story telling is all about. And it isn't a lie. I am alone. After dropping my mum off at Riyadh airport, it was time to do some travelling solo. Because deep down inside I have missed being on my own, travelling around without anybody by my side. There is a p ... read more

Middle East » Saudi Arabia » Al Jawf

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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