Saudi Arabia is becoming increasingly liberalised due to the increased issuing of tourist visas, and there is no better time to explore the beautiful Middle Eastern country. It has far more sites than many give it credit for and is a must-see for any budding traveller.

The country has a great variety of historical sites, and it goes further than the Islamic monuments that demonstrate the country’s current religious leanings. Pre-Islamic monuments such as Mada’in Saleh, a range of tombs carved from a giant rock, show the great history of Saudi Arabia and what its people achieved millennia ago. Mountain cities such as Taif, Baha and Tabuk can show you the true wealth of environments Saudi Arabia has to offer. Rather than just being a large desert, the mountains in the west offer some beautiful opportunities for nature and photography lovers, with greenery such as the Raghadan Forest Park offering some fresh foliage.