When I initially received an invitation to visit Diriyah, I was hesitant about traveling to Saudi Arabia due to its past reputation for being highly selective about who could enter.
Although I knew about Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 — the decade-old plan to diversify Saudi Arabia’s oil-dependent economy by focusing on alternative sectors like tourism — I wasn’t completely aware of the major paradigm shift the country has been undertaking. I questioned how the country would appeal to travelers who didn’t fit the historically stringent requirements of who could receive a visa, were concerned about international headlines or were simply not Muslim.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Luxury Travel Advisor.
