Summer Night Hike in the Desert Gorges of Riyadh…Anyone?

The Hiker’s Maxim: “Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time (J.K.).” These days, summer is extra tough for people who love the outdoors. When the sun sets late and temperatures spike, it can be tempting to just chill inside with Netflix in front rather than bundle up for an outdoor…

A Transitory Taste of The Philippines at Strawberry Farm in Al Kharj

One of the things I’m most particular about is preparing my own food. To say that I find joy in doing it is an understatement.  Most of the time, I (only) crave foods if prepared by me because there’s certainty that they’re prepared well. Let me put it this way: Sometimes, I refuse to eat…

The Doors, Windows, Lamps, and Mud-Built Structures Of Ushaiger Heritage Village

Facts of the past were my academic energizers back in the day. Memorizing names, dates, events, and anything akin to history interest me—still. When I was invited by a good friend to join his squad’s trip to Ushaiger Heritage Village, the wandering feet’s engine automatically zoomed off to say, “Yes!” A grant-in-aid for The Stories…

Reinforcement Hike on the Camel Trails in Riyadh’s The Back of Beyond

The Hiker’s Maxim: “Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time (J.K.).” View this post on Instagram Going on a solo hike, which I did last week, was a rejuvenating and spiritual experience, but sharing this endeavor with friends two days ago was more fun. And, got someone to take photos…

Riyadh Park Mall: The Excellent Weekend or Weekdays Haven for Riyadhizens

If there is one mall in Riyadh that I would go to for a visual feast, it would be the Riyadh Park Mall. View this post on Instagram #unveilsaudi #iblogksa #riyadhsunset #lovinsaudi #beautifulsaudi #saudiimages #riyadhconnect #riyadhtours #riyadhtrend #whatsnew #riyadh #ksa #shotoniphone #shotoniphone8 #thewanderingfeetandmind #storiesofthewanderingfeetandmind #findingsomethingbeautifuloutofthemundane A post shared by Sonyboy Fugaban (@thewanderingfeetandmind) on Aug 29,…

King Abdullah Financial District and its Conference Centre by Night and Day

It is a given that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia do not erect buildings on a mediocre level, especially at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). So whenever I passed by the area, I am wired to crane my neck or look up and just marvel at the ephemeral architectural wonders presented by this rising…

Ocular “Inspection” at Fairmont Riyadh

Yours truly has recently visited one of the high-priced hotels in Riyadh, Fairmont, and “is” truly impressed with its stunning ambiance. View this post on Instagram “The Ceiling Chronicles” #storiesofthewanderingfeetandmind #thewanderingfeetandmind #randomplaces #riyadh #riyadhguide #riyadhbloggers #riyadhblogger ##riyadhconnect #riyadhtours #riyadhtourism #lovinsaudi #fairmonthotel #interiordesign #ceilingdesign #ceiling #ceilinglight #5starhotel A post shared by Sonyboy Fugaban (@thewanderingfeetandmind) on Jul…

Moments of Happiness Out of the Blue

I was driving around Exit 5 for some personal errands after work earlier when I noticed the tempting view of the yellowish, orangy sky plus the intriguing cloud figure of a phoenix rising not too far from where I was positioned. View this post on Instagram 1. The white phoenix in my book has risen…

Hollywood Circus invading Riyadh from June 15 to July 14

As you now know, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been drawing shows such as the Monster Jam (“Monster Trucks Crash in Riyadh“) that contribute to the development of the entertainment industry in 2017. This time around, the Kingdom has intensified its efforts in realizing that dream of making the locals and expats of all ages…

Take a peek at Riyadh’s New Tourism Gem: The Hidden Canyon #VantagePoint

The Hiker’s Maxim: “Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time (J.K.).” A week ago, the leader of expat bloggers in Riyadh, The Pink Tarha, posted this newly discovered nature spot in Al Dulum called “The Hidden Canyon” 130 kilometers from the capital city. Weekend sightseers, Filipino expats in particular, have been buzzing around…

Joyride to Nofa Farm and Resorts’ Safari Park & 1MW Solar Power Plant

The Hiker’s Maxim: “Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time (J.K.).”  It was already gloaming when Ace came to fetch us from the lawn (“Nofa Farm and Resorts: A Private Oasis of Tranquility and Restful Retreat”). Yahoo! Off to Safari Park at last. When we were at the court’s parking lot, we…

A Photowalk in Dirah, Riyadh

I got into a no blogging phase after my last post (“Calaguas Island Tour’s Day 2: The Time of Our Lives“) on September 12 due to working on some higher priorities so to speak. A few days ago, I tried so hard to get back into blogging after the long pause. It was foiling…I wrote different…