A freelance travel journalist by profession, Soumya has written extensively about places, people, and culture for external media such as BBC Travel, BBC Future, Architectural Digest, Conde Nast Traveller, Deccan Herald, and more.
Here are a few of her writings about the Middle East. You can find her articles from other regions of the world on the press page of her other blog, Stories by Soumya.
BBC
- ‘It was born to be a champion’: How Dubai chocolate conquered the world
- Dolma: The stuffed dish the world fell in love with
- Om Ali: An ‘unforgettable’ sweet with a sinister history
- Turkey’s 300-year-old ‘eco-mansions’
- How Old Dubai’s historic streets beat extreme heat
Architectural Digest
- 6 Architectural Styles of Saudi Arabia: From Historic Landmarks to Modern Marvels
- An Architectural Journey Through Cairo’s 9th Century Islamic Quarters
- Coptic Cairo Guide: 7 Historic Landmarks You Shouldn’t Miss
- 7 Most Beautiful Mosques of Istanbul
- 7 Best Things to Do in Old Riyadh: A Journey Through Saudi Arabia’s Historic Heart
- 11 Most Iconic Buildings in Riyadh
- Inside KAFD: Saudi’s Futuristic Financial District
Other Publications
- Condé Nast Traveller: How Riyadh Metro is turning the daily commute into a rich artistic experience
- The National: Coffee and Conversation: How Saudis are opening their homes to the world
- New Lines Magazine: Saudi Arabia’s Coffee Renaissance
- Matador Network: From the ‘Edge of the World’ to City Marathons: Inside Saudi Arabia’s Rising Hiking Boom
- The New Arab: The Rawi revival: How young Saudi storytellers are bringing 2,000 years of desert tales back to life
- Atlas Obscura: Fatima Museum of Asiri Heritage in Abha, Saudi Arabia
- Atlas Obscura: Jabal Ithlib in AlUla, Saudi Arabia
- The Broke Backpacker: Ultimate Saudi Arabia Travel Guide
- Travel + Leisure Asia: A Vibrant Ode To Craft: Why Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Handicrafts Should Be On Your Radar
- Deccan Herald: Mad about Madfoon, a traditional Saudi dish cooked underground
- The New Indian Express: Stories etched in stone at Jabal Ikmah in AlUla
- CEOWorld Magazine: In the Middle East, Luxury Has a New Name: AlUla
- FemAsia Asian Women’s Journal: On a Heritage Trail through Saudi Arabia—Middle East’s Cultural Gem
Inflight Magazines
- Indigo Airlines: Hello Jeddah: Escape and Explore
- Air India: How to spend one day in Riyadh?
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