Since my relocation to the Middle East, I have found myself
in a situation where I get to travel far more often. Within the past three months, I’ve traveled
to Bahrain, Cyprus and Italy. I am
fortunate (in a way) that where I currently reside offers no temptations in the
form of shopping or entertainment. But
because Saudi is such a harsh, difficult place to live, one must leave as often
as possible in order to breathe.
Bahrain is a kingdom just to the east of Saudi and is a
quick 55-minute flight away. It is not
nearly as restrictive as Saudi and offers actual things to do for its citizens
and visitors. I go to Bahrain strictly
to go to the movies, as I’m a fan of the cinematic experience. The malls in Bahrain have multiple cinemas
and plenty of food options other than the usual concession fair. The theaters are huge with comfortable
seating and are very clean. Bahrain is
my go-to when I need to get out of town quick.
