Najran surprised me in ways I didn’t expect. The warmth of its people, the sincerity of their welcome, and the quiet generosity in every interaction made the experience feel personal. And above all, there’s a certain stillness in Najran. A calm, peaceful rhythm that slows you down and invites you to simply be.
In just a short time, Tabuk revealed itself to be exactly what I had not expected: a place where breathtaking landscapes meet incredibly hospitable people—a true Tender North of Saudi Arabia.
I only write blogs about my country trips once I leave that country. But for Saudi Arabia where I am based now, I felt that it is high time to start introducing the Kingdom to my readers. I will try to write bits and pieces for Saudi Arabia. This project is part of the bigger …
This article was first published on 29 December 2019; updated on 4 January 2026. After two weeks from my second Indochina tour, I visited three more countries – Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia’s Bintan. If you want to visit six countries for two weeks to a month, I suggest the following route – Vietnam-Cambodia-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore-Indonesia – so …
This article was first published on 28 December 2019; updated on 4 January 2026. Malaysia tour was tiring, but worth it! Now, Singapore was the next stop of my third #SEAtour, plus our five-day Asia-Pacific train-the-trainers training! We traveled for around five hours from Kuala Lumpur to Beach Road via bus, with ticket prices starting …
This article was first published on 28 December 2019; updated on 3 January 2026. Before our Asia-Pacific train-the-trainers program in Singapore, I once rerouted my flight to Malaysia and began what became the first stop of my third #SEAtour. Five years later, in April 2025, I found myself returning—not as a solo drifter, but traveling …
Hidden deep in the mountains of Sigay, Ilocos Sur, this waterfall does not sit along a highway. It does not announce itself with restaurants or viewing decks. There is no sense of arrival marked by convenience. Instead, getting there requires intention, time, effort, and a willingness to accept discomfort yet fulfilling journey as part of the experience.
Welcome to my 27th country — Oman! And the sixth Middle Eastern country that I have visited. For years, I tried to step into Oman. Almost every year, I’d book an Oman Air flight just to catch a glimpse during a layover but work always made me postpone. Ironically, it’s work that finally brought me …
If you are following my Instagram stories, you might always see my first and business class flight reviews for each airline.As a traveler, I want to be cost-efficient. However, when a flight is longer than six hours, especially for a long vacation, I make sure to book a business class flight. In this blog post, …
Celebrated Founding Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a memorable trip to Jazan, one of the most underrated gems in the country. Whenever I travel to a city which is new to me in Saudi Arabia, I always try to have a local with me — someone who can share the history of …