Traditional terrace, Jeddah. It is difficult for a non-Muslim to get a visa of any kind for Saudi Arabia unless it's a business visa. So when I got my chance in Yemen, I took it, flying to Jeddah within hours of getting a three-day transit visa. Jeddah has many old houses such as this, with remarkable terraces, so I had a good morning of it before heading to my main destination.

Traditional terrace, Jeddah. It is difficult for a non-Muslim to get a visa of any kind for Saudi Arabia unless it's a business visa. So when I got my chance in Yemen, I took it, flying to Jeddah within hours of getting a three-day transit visa. Jeddah has many old houses such as this, with remarkable terraces, so I had a good morning of it before heading to my main destination.