The True Travel Podcast: Travel Guides takes you on a journey to an exciting destination, sometimes with the help of a guest expert. In this first Travel Guides episode, award-winning travel journalist and author Tharik Hussain (S4,E4) joins Laura to tell us what Saudi Arabia has to offer as it undergoes a dramatic transformation. Having lived there for some time and travelled the country extensively, Tharik shares his insider knowledge and tells us what to see and do, where to stay, and what's on the menu. He also tells us how Saudi Arabia has changed since he first moved there and how the country is pumping billions into the tourism industry. Tharik's top tips? Get in there before Saudi Arabia goes mainstream and pack plenty of sunscreen! The True Travel Podcast - Instagram: @truetravelpodcast Twitter: @truetravelpod Facebook: The True Travel Podcast Tharik Hussain Instagram:  @tharik_hussain Twitter:  @_TharikHussain Website:  tharikhussain.co.uk Buzzsprout is the #1 podcast hosting platform and made launching the True Travel Podcast really easy. As a subscriber, you get tons of guides, from finding the right equipment at the right price to growing your podcast organically; as well as detailed analytics to see how people are listening, tools to promote your episodes, and more. Start your free trial with Buzzsprout now. (Affiliate disclaimer: Following this link lets Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support the show).