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 …
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 …
This article was first published on 2 June 2018, 9:40AM PST; updated on 2 June 2019, 3:04PM PST and 6 July 2023, 2:45AM PST. In 2018, I had a four-night stay in Bangkok as I attended an Asia-Pacific Conference on 22-24 May 2018. In 2019, I stayed in Bangkok for two days but I was …
This article was first published on 3 June 2018, 1:39PM PST; updated on 2 June 2019, 7:24AM PST and 5 July 2023 4:08AM PST. Welcome to the first stop of the first series of my Indochina tour – Vietnam. I went to Vietnam for a vacation in May 2018. I went back in 2019 for …
This article was first published on 3 June 2018, 9:23 PST; updated on 2 June 2019, 14:02 PST and 3 July 2023, 2:22 PST. I experienced going to Cambodia from both Thailand and Vietnam. In 2018, I booked a seat through Busbud. TravelMart BangKok Co, Ltd. took us to Siem Reap through a VIP bus. TravelMart …
The past decade changed the way I see life in a different perspective so here’s a message to my mid-20 self. Really, it was a decade of challenges, pursuits, failures, mistakes and victories. Dear mid-20 self, I know life has been tough, but you have done a good job, you did not give up. Love …
Exactness defines her that everything she does should always be a calculated risk. All her life, she dedicated to her work and for avenues of learning towards professional development on her career. She is a family oriented woman but never been yet into a relationship. No boyfriend since birth. The world he has to choose …
It is my first time on this road. The never ending promises of forever made my heart filled with hope. The cloud nine moments we both shared whenever we have our dates made me think of ‘US’ in the future. The lingering sweet kisses left on my lips when we part ways and wish each …