Staying in a Saudi Cave
Toddlers and ledges and caves, oh my! We followed the harrowing gravel road up the stone mountains of Lower Shada Mountain in the Al Bahah region – not in search of a wizard to whisk us home (although that would have been handy sometimes) – but to a cave resort paradise where we and another […]
Ancient Village
Yesterday we stepped back in time and wandered through the ancient Thee Ain Village deep within the mountains outside Al Baha (5 hours inland from Jeddah). This gem is my favorite spot in Saudi so far. :: After 45 minutes of winding along mountainsides, driving through tunnels and over bridges (breathing deeply as cars passed […]
Visiting Al Bahah
Since international trips aren’t an option right now, we’ve taken advantage of the opportunity to travel more within Saudi. This weekend we drove 5 hours inland to Al Bahah, a city in the mountains, beloved as a travel destination for Saudis due to its cooler temperatures and amazing parks. We’ve been astounded, as always when […]
