The Secret Lake
Last weekend we visited one of my favorite spots in the desert just outside of Riyadh, a beautiful place I like to call the “Secret Lake”. Secret, because not so many people seem to know of the...
View ArticleRawdhat Khuraim- An Oasis In The Desert
Rawdat Khuraim-An Oasis in the Desert The beautiful gardens of Rawdhat Khuraim can be found about 100 km outside Riyadh in the middle of the desert. An abundance of trees, bushes, birds and flowers...
View ArticleRaghba And The Rolling Sand Dunes
For a nice day trip out of Riyadh, the village of Raghbah North West of the city is worth a visit. The old mud village has some interesting buildings and architecture, an ancient mosque and a watch...
View ArticleTop Ten Things To Do In And Around Abha
Blue Abaya’s Top 10 list of tourist attractions and activities in Abha and its surroundings including Asir National Park, Jebel Al Soudah, Khamis Mushayt and Rijal Al Ma’a. Click here to read more Blue...
View ArticleUshaiger Heritage Village
My Article on Destination Riyadh May 2013 Travel Issue: Ushaiger Village Ushaiger village is located approximately 180km NW out of Riyadh and is one of the oldest mud villages in the Najd region. What...
View ArticleTop 13 Things To Do In Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter In The Summer
The Saudi summer is long and HOT! If you find yourself “stuck” in the Magic Kingdom for the summer, you will most likely be looking for activities to pass the time. Especially since schools are out and...
View ArticleQuad Biking In Thumamah
One of the most popular outdoors activities for locals and expats alike is going out to the nearby desert for some quad biking. Quads, four wheelers, sand buggies, whatever you call them, it’s always a...
View ArticleThe King’s Forest- Rawdat Khuraim
The weather in Saudi Arabia is amazing during the winter months and perfect for a day trip to the desert. Rawdat Khuraim, also called the King’s Forest, is an easily accessible and pleasant ‘getaway’...
View ArticleRed Sands Flower Fields
Last weekend we were driving around a village West of Riyadh looking for a plot of land we wanted to check out. Because of the beautiful sand dunes nearby and lovely weather, we decided to explore the...
View ArticleTen Amazing Facts about Northern Lights in Finland!
Whether people have travelled to experience Aurora Borealis or have seen them in photos or videos, Northern lights – as they’re also referred to as – are spellbinding for almost everyone. Here are ten...
View ArticleRiyadh’s Lake Kharrarah Park And Hifna Waterfall
Lake Kharrarah Park and Hifna Waterfall in Riyadh Saudi Arabia A lake and a waterfall in the desert, in Saudi Arabia? Yes! Believe it or not such gems do exist and of all places, in the middle of the...
View ArticleMy First Ebook Guide- The Secret Lake Riyadh’s Hidden Gem
I have some very exciting news, I’ve finally finished my first ever e-book, a guide to the Secret Lake! The Secret Lake is a seasonal lake in the middle of steep desert valleys just outside Riyadh....
View Article12 Things To Do In Riyadh During Spring
Have you ever tried golfing in the desert? Ever been to the beautiful desert during the spring time when even the Red Sand dunes are in full bloom after the winter rains? How about a leisurely walk or...
View ArticleTen Beautiful Places to Discover in Riyadh’s Desert
The desert. It’s just rocks and sand right? How can that be beautiful? They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but to me the desert is just such a magical, peaceful and beautiful place. It’s...
View ArticleWanderlust in Saudi Arabia: Ha’il Archeological Rock Art Site
The archeological Rock Art site, located in Jubbah, Ha’il province is of Saudi Arabia’s four listed UNESCO World Heritage sites. The other three are Madai’n Saleh, At-Turaif district in historical...
View ArticleSurfing in Saudi Arabia
Ever dreamed of surfing in Saudi Arabia? Is it even possible to surf (on the water) in Saudi? It sure is, and if you read on to the end of this post you’ll find “Saudi surfing expert” Mart Howell’s...
View ArticleNofa African Resort Safari and Wildlife Center in Riyadh
You’ve probably heard of Nofa Resorts before and those following me on instagram and snapchat will already be familiar with the residents of Nofa safari park. This is the place where you get to see...
View Article15 Activities To Do in Riyadh During The Winter
Winter is here and the weather is just perfect for weekend activities outside Riyadh. There are so many fun things to do during weekends in Riyadh you would not believe it! Here are 15 suggestions of...
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