Discover the unusual story of Jordan’s ‘panhandle’, a cartographical curiosity in the far eastern desert borderlands between Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia. The empty highway led northeast from Azraq. Leaving behind the sparse palms and military...
I travelled deep into Jordan’s eastern deserts in search of Winston’s Hiccup, a cartographical anomaly supposedly drawn by drunken statesmen which defined the Middle East’s modern borders. The road was long. The tarmac was scorching hot. And the...
Discover the story of the Hejaz Railway, an audacious Ottoman-era plan to unite the Middle East, and how it could soon be resurrected. The Hejaz Railway was the most ambitious engineering project the Ottoman Empire ever embarked on. Intended to link...
5 Tips on Etiquette for Travelling to Saudi Arabia A vacation to Saudi Arabia isn’t complete without indulging in their unique cuisine. If you’re planning a holiday, or already have your visa, you should consider these tips in etiquette to make the best...
I’m Richard, and I’m on a quest to understand the world through its borders and boundaries.
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