Category Archives: Tours and Activities

Where to go, What to do and how to do it.

Mixed Bag

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Oryxiana

Apologies to all.  I have been on the high seas pursuing a sailing odyssey interspersed with shouting at teenagers, building contractors, and so forth for the past couple of months so have neglected my blog.  My children are now in … Continue reading →

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The Janadriyah Festival 2013

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Oryxiana

A two week long cultural and heritage festival is held each year at Janadriyah,  some 30 miles outside Riyadh.  Originally The festival was founded as a massive camel race meet,  but has gradually become a celebration of the regional heritage of … Continue reading →

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Weekend Away Day to Al Usayla or Graffiti Rock.

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Oryxiana

Our first Sunday aka Friday here in Arabia,  we have been invited to join a tour to Al Usayla or known in English as Graffiti Rock.  A pre historic sight with many fabulous petroglyphs documenting Saudi Arabia around 5,000 years … Continue reading →

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