Asia

From the nomadic steppes of Kazakhstan to the frenetic streets of Hanoi, Asia is a continent so full of intrigue, adventure, solace, and spirituality that it has fixated and confounded travelers for centuries.

RIYADH – II. (الرياض)

We made a short stop in Riyadh to refill our water and meet some friends from before. In the afternoon, we decided to visit the Royal Saudi Air Force Museum (Saqer Al-Jazirah Aviation Museum), which showcases some of the oldest Saudia airline jets, helicopters, and flawless tales of...

EDGE OF THE WORLD

The cliffs of The Edge of the World (Jebel Fihrayn) rise dramatically to an elevation of 1,131 metres above sea level, about 80 kilometres northwest of Riyadh. This unexpected geological wonder stands in the middle of the rocky desert and has earned its nickname because, from the top of...

SADUS (سدوس)

We used this tiny village as our starting point for “The Edge of the World.” Since our first approach was unsuccessful, we did overnight next to the minimarket and bakery (fresh huge bread 1 SAR) and to the house of our driver, who promised to bring us there again tomorrow...

AL GHAT (الغاط)

We stopped at Old Deira Al Ghat Heritage Village, around 250 kilometers from Riyadh. It is situated on the northern bank of the Wadi Al-Ghat and stretches over 1,5 kilometers. It is one of the largest traditional villages in Saudi Arabia in the Najdi style. There is a museum located in...