Saudi Arabia Travel Blog | Adventure Stories, AlUla Guides & Expat Life

Road trips, diving adventures, and expat life stories

From the hippie beach town of Dahab to overlanding Saudi Arabia to remodelling a farm house in AlUla and other travels in between, there’s loads of adventures, insights and everyday life posts to choose from.

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Meet the Gang

Everyone in the family has a name. Well that might sound obvious, but not when you realize who and what is considered part of the family.

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How to Get to AlUla, Saudi Arabia

Planning your trip to AlUla? Complete guide to flights, visas, and travel options to reach Saudi Arabia's most magical destination.

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First-Time Visitor's Guide to AlUla

Planning your first trip to AlUla? Get insider tips on what to pack, driving advice, and practical travel planning for Saudi Arabia's most magical destination.

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Road Trips & Wild Camping in Saudi Arabia

Discover why wild camping and road trips are the best way to experience Saudi Arabia, from cultural insights to practical overland travel tips for your Saudi adventure.

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Not your Typical 24 Hours in Cairo

Cairo is obviously on your Egypt itinerary, but this day is not that. You’ll see no pyramids, ride no camels. This day is for Cairo, the living, breathing, life of the city. Experience Egypt's capital like a local.

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Expat Life in Saudi Arabia

Discover what expat life in Saudi Arabia really looks like in 2025. From AlUla's thriving community to cultural adaptation tips - this is your insider guide to making the move.

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How to Get a Carnet de Passage in UAE

Step-by-step guide to getting your Carnet de Passage in Dubai for overland travel. Exact locations, costs, and requirements for your UAE car passport for overland travel in the GCC.

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Top 5 Best Dive Sites in Dahab, Egypt

Discover the 5 best dive sites in Dahab beyond the Blue Hole, from Islands to Canyon - this is your insider guide to Dahab's top Red Sea diving spots.

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Egypt's Blue Hole in Dahab

Discover Egypt's Blue Hole in Dahab - one of only 10 Blue Holes on Earth. Complete guide to diving, snorkeling, and visiting this Red Sea diving legend.

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Origin Story

In a hippie beach town in Egypt, Ahmed met Sidney. Read the full love story and learn how it's been Mido and Tolo ever since.

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Our First Saudi Apartment

Real thoughts on our first apartment in AlUla, Saudi Arabia. Sometimes expat life isn't picture-perfect, but there's always something to smile about.

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Cairo to Cambodia

While Cairo and Cambodia seem nothing alike, discover the surprising connections between two places I've called home.