Category Archives for Tourism
Review: Yanbu Movenpick Hotel
I had the pleasure of staying at the Movenpick hotel in Yanbu for a few days, it is the only hotel in town, and it is not bad at all. Here are a some pictures of the place. The bed … Continue reading
The Making of “Desert Seas”
The Making of “Desert Seas” “A behind-the-scenes look at what it was like working on the new National Geographic documentary, Desert Seas” a natural history documentary featuring Saudi Arabia’s two seas; the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf, produced by … Continue reading
Sydney Sheraton Darling Harbour
A few months ago we had the pleasure of staying at the Darling Harbour Sheraton Hotel in Sydney. When we checked in, we heard the most beautiful words you can hear when checking into a hotel, “Sir, we upgraded your room to … Continue reading
The View from the Mecca Clock Tower
I was thinking ever since I saw pictures of the Mecca clock tower, that the view from up there would make for a great picture, especially a great night photograph, and oh how I would like to do a time-lapse video from that view. Then … Continue reading
The Mecca Clock
Finally, a picture that puts it all in perspective. The Mecca (Makkah) Clock Tower Picture Photo from the Boston.com Big Picture (here)
Paragliding in Abha – Saudi Arabia
Saw this on SUSRIStube. I am not sure what the conditions of entry were for these guys, but it seemed like an interesting video to share here. The two paragliders are Andre Bernhard & Adi Ibanez, and they seem to … Continue reading
Mike Tyson in Mecca (Makkah)
This is a picture of Mike Tyson in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, after he performed Umrah. I am sure more pictures will surface or will be shared by him or his publicist. I hope he does not go all Maureen … Continue reading