Grapes, figs, pomegranates and roses; the mountain top city of Ta’if is a place of royal flights of fancy.
Rose gardens and chilly climes in Ta’if, Saudi’s summer capital
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Jeddah and the good life
Futuristic skyscrapers, ultra cool youth culture and a joie de vivre that often spills over into hedonism.
Nothing compares to Makkah
This is a post which has daunted me for months; how to write about this city when there is no place like Makkah?
On Writer’s Block and Five Beautiful Months of Travel
On Writer's Block and Five Beautiful Months of Travel It sounded like false humility, but it was genuine surprise. "You haven't written much lately! I haven't read anything by you for a while!" noted a good friend of mine. I was taken aback - she was right. I hadn't...
In the footsteps of Islamic history in Madinah
Walking the streets of Madinah, in search of a history that informs the present…
Arriving in Madinah, the city of the Prophet Muhammad ï·º
Arriving in Madinah, the city of the Prophet Muhammad ï·º
Spectacle, my new YouTube series
In Spectacle, I’m taking you with me to some of the most exuberant and amazing traditions and rituals I’ve ever witnessed!
Cruising on Inle Lake
Andrew Boland from Andy’s World Journeys writes about his trip to idle Lake – tourist trap or visit-worthy?
A Melburnian in Sydney
What do Melburnians notice about Sydney when they visit? Here’s my short list of observations.