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EPISODE · Aug 30, 2026 · 9 MIN

Rijal Almaa and the Road Home

from Saudi Arabia Travel Podcast with Layla Al Qahtani · host Layla Al Qahtani

Day four in Abhā: Layla takes the mountain road to Rijal Almaa village, walks its ancient stone palaces, and reflects on heritage, summer's end, and the cost of preserving memory. A quiet episode about time, tourism, and the slow work of belonging. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Saudi Arabia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Saudi Arabia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Saudi Arabia Travel Podcast with Layla Al Qahtani. Layla Al Qahtani is in Abhā, Saudi Arabia. Places in this episode: Rijal Almaa, Al-Habala, High City, Al-Muftaha, Talal Madah Theater, Al-Mansak, Shada Palace, ZURNA. Covered: Rijal Almaa heritage village, Al-Habala hanging village, Asir summer season ending, Costs of day trips and local food, Reflections on heritage and tourism, Settling into Abha. Chapters:00:00 Rijal Almaa03:09 Abhā04:54 High City06:30 Al-Mansak07:16 Shada Palace A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Abha #Asir #SaudiArabia #TravelSaudi #RijalAlmaa #HeritageVillage #AsirTravel #SaudiTourism #MountainLife #AlHabila #AlMuftaha #Qahwa #SaudiFood #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #MistyMountains #JabalSoudah https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/saudi-arabia/

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