I have a special bond with nature – ocean, trees, forests, mountains, valleys, and streams, all have enchanted me for as long as I can remember. In this blog, however, I will be talking about the limitless sky.
Category: Travel
One who has not travelled, has not lived at all…
Lessons on greed from Abha
How I got a deeper meaning of greed on my journey through Abha’s mountains and its vast valleys discovering gratitude and the antidote to insatiable desires amidst nature’s profound teachings.
Dust
It was around 4,000 years ago that I walked on a curvy dusty path toward a booming market right in the shadows of a tall, towering fortress. My body was sweating from places that I didn’t know existed, still, I took wide steps with my chest out and chin high, confident even though I entered a centuries-old market.
A visit to the Stunning Wahbah Crater
I have seen several breathtaking wonders of nature and every time the first expression that came to my mind was ‘Subhan Allah’ (glory be to Allah), for only HE can create such wonders. But the first expression that came to my mouth, on seeing the Wahbah crater, was ‘Auzu Billah’ (I seek the protection of Allah).
Pre-travel anxieties and solution
“After reading the duas with their meanings, I felt a considerable decline in my anxiousness, and secure in the belief that Allah would be with me, whether in a bustling city or on a deserted highway. This, I believe, was the most significant lesson I learned, and I pray that these duas remain close to me before every journey that I make.
In my next blog post, I’ll share the stunning experience of seeing the Wahbah Crater up, close and personal. Follow me on Twitter to know when the post is out
A Visit to Al Qarah Mountain Range
The Al-Qarah Mountain Range or Jebel Al-Qarah is in the Al-Ahsa Province of Saudi Arabia. Al-Ahsa province is marked as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Al-Ahsa Oasis is composed of twelve components and…
A Memorable Morning at Al-Kout Beach: Discovering the Magic of Nature
Sometimes, I find myself planning expensive vacations so that I may experience nature up, close and personal. However, I realized that nature is not confined to distant exotic destinations—it surrounds us in…
Umra Trip – Jan ‘2023 (1)
Due to the easing of restrictions on Saudi Tourist visas, it was finally possible to undertake the journey of Umra from Kuwait using one’s own vehicle after a decade-long hiatus. We all…