1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, my travel partner Cynthia and I explore Al Ula in northwestern Saudi Arabia – where ancient culture meets cutting-edge architecture. We stroll through Old Town’s 1,300 mudbrick houses, chat with a modern young Saudi woman named Dalal, and marvel at&amp;nbsp;Maraya, the world’s largest mirrored building shimmering in the desert. We also test our luck (and our rental car) in the sand again – with a dramatic sunset rescue by friendly locals. As Saudi Arabia opens up to visitors, this mix of hospitality, history, and high-tech design feels like a glimpse into the country’s future. See pictures and read more on&amp;nbsp;https://www.theradiovagabond.com/254-saudi-arabia/ The Radio Vagabond http://www.theradiovagabond.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/38771265/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/194668075