{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"SAUDI ARABIA: Reflections in the Desert and the World\u2019s Largest Mirror","description":"In this episode, my travel partner Cynthia and I explore Al Ula in northwestern Saudi Arabia \u2013 where ancient culture meets cutting-edge architecture.  We stroll through Old Town\u2019s 1,300 mudbrick houses, chat with a modern young Saudi woman named Dalal, and marvel at&amp;nbsp;Maraya, the world\u2019s largest mirrored building shimmering in the desert.  We also test our luck (and our rental car) in the sand again \u2013 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\u2019s future.  See pictures and read more on&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.theradiovagabond.com\/254-saudi-arabia\/ ","author_name":"The Radio Vagabond","author_url":"http:\/\/www.theradiovagabond.com\/","html":"<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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194668075"}