Saudi Arabia

I took a holiday trip to Saudi Arabia in middle of 2023. I had previously purchased Edwards' "Working and Living" book and loved it. Unfortunately this book was published yet. While I was in SA I stopped into a couple of bookstores hoping to find a tourist guide, but there was nothing available. I wish it had been available before I left. I bought this guide because I like to relive a little of my trips. There is so much to see and it changes all the time. Google Maps helped me navigate, and websites were often "hopeful" instead of accurate. If you only rely on Maps or websites, you miss the history and the rich culture from each area. Edwards does a great job of covering the big picture of being a tourist for each area of the Kingdom. She gives guidance on how to navigate the constant changing nature of tourism in the Kingdom. Remember, the details will change but the wealth of information about the culture and the history contained in this book is like having a friend whose been there give you advice. Again, I really wish I had been able to take this book with me. Enjoy your trip to Saudi!

Alles was man wissen will - und muss. Der erste echte Reiseführer für Saudi Arabien und gleich in dieser Qualität - Nobelpreisverdächtig!

Good guide book on a country not well visited by outsiders. Very informative.

Amazing, Grace. First, I so thoroughly enjoyed the historical and contextual information. For me, understanding the roots of a culture, traditions, and even the architecture and design of cities is fascinating. Most important, I found the book to be an indispensable guide. I used it to create my itineraries and found the descriptions and the advice to be spot on. I enjoyed reading about other parts of Saudi I wasn't able to visit and through the descriptions felt I experienced them in some small way. The book is well written and easy to read. I've seldom felt as prepared to visit someplace new to me in knowing where to go, how to travel, and how to be respectful of the great people I got to visit.

I found this guide to be informative, interesting, and helpful for planning travel in Saudi. It is an excellent source for what to see and do in the Kingdom and how to get from place to place. There are also clear explanations of area customs travelers should to be aware of and respect. As a female traveler, I especially love that the guide was written by a woman who has traveled in Saudi herself over a span of many years ... very helpful insights.