Medina, Saudi Arabia Dec 25. 2023 Mecca, the holiest of all places in Saudi Arabia is strictly off limits to non muslims. While Medina, the second holy city is accessible, the shrine itself can be approached only up to a boundary, supposedly a fence. This is unlike Iran or Iraq where one is permitted to … More A Glimpse from Afar
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Dec 23, 2023 Futuristic stations, plush lounges and high-speed trains zipping through the desert make travel from Jeddah to Medina a breeze. Seated comfortably with plenty of legroom, I make it into Medina in under two hours.
Jan 10, 2019 Sousse, Tunisia Scrambling up the narrow spiral stairs in the Ribat tower, I am rewarded with a panorama of the city. Built in the eighth century, this was once a watchtower. Today it gives tourists a birds’ eye view of the medina. The austere lines of the Aghlabid Grand Mosque lie below. … More Inside the Medina
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