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My family lives on the largest compound in the country: 11,000 people.  It’s really self-contained; we have a bowling alley, a movie theater, a golf course, two accredited schools, grocery stores…our own little city.  Think Scottsdale, AZ without the stripmalls.   We spent the nest two weeks relaxing- moonshine parties, meet-n-greets, racquetball.  I love being at home and maybe one day I’ll get to come back on my own terms.   Our last day was meant to be Ap...

Mada'in Saleh: Before we plan our trip to Mada'in Saleh, my brother told me that we need a permission from the government to visit the site. I thought it is a complicated procedure BUT it wasn't; simply he faxed a copy of our ID to the hotel along with the rooms reservation request; done deal!!! The hotel arranged everything. The trip started early morning from my city, Jeddah, where I come from, on the way I've enjoyed the view of some towns before we reach Al-Ula. It was a long drive, 800...

30 Nov. 2007 (source: travelime.com) The biggest fountain in the world stands in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia). The height of jets of this unique construction named after King Fahd is 312 meters. Two high-powered pumps throw 625 liters per second at the speed of 375 kilometers per hour at a immense altitude. The total mass of water suspended over the fountain is about 18.8 tons. The fountain and its utility lines are under the computer system control. Designer and builder of this fountain was ...