SAUDI ARABIA: Reflections in the Desert and the World's Largest Mirror episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 29 MIN

SAUDI ARABIA: Reflections in the Desert and the World's Largest Mirror

from The Radio Vagabond · host Palle Bo

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 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 https://www.theradiovagabond.com/254-saudi-arabia/

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Oct 28, 2025

Embed this episode

Ready to play

SAUDI ARABIA: Reflections in the Desert and the World's Largest Mirror

0:00 29:26

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Radio Vagabond?

This episode is 29 minutes long.

When was this The Radio Vagabond episode published?

This episode was published on October 28, 2025.

Can I download this The Radio Vagabond episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!