To preserve three culturally significant historical sites in the Al-’Ula region of northern Saudi Arabia, they will be closed to visitors until 2020 while an archaeological survey is conducted. The sites are the ancient Nabatean city of Mada’in Salih (Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site), Al-Khuraybah (aka Dadan) and Jabal 'Ikmah.
In addition, on April 1 Saudi Arabia began offering tourist visas for the first time since 2010.
Dear Globetrotter:
Welcome to the 506th issue of your monthly foreign-travel magazine.
The walking tour “Lisbon’s African Roots” focuses on Portugal’s history of exploitation of Africa and on the influence Africans have had on the culture and heritage of Lisbon. It includes visits to former slave markets and places of spiritual significance and ends at an African restaurant (meal included).
The 3-hour tour is led, in English, by Naky, a native of Togo and an African history enthusiast. It can be booked at www.foodiebookings.com/tour/lisbon-tours-lisbon-african-roots for €35 (near $43).
