The Wyndham Garden Hotel in Manama, Bahrain is not only in a fantastic location, it’s also one of the roomiest rooms we’ve had, like ever. Our room had views of the city, the harbour, and of the Al Fateh Grand Mosque. With a sitting area, a king sized bed, and a mini-kitchen and eating area, the room would have been perfect if we stayed for a week. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Wyndham Garden Hotel First up, when we went through customs at the…

Bahrain sights – the city of Manama is the capital of Bahrain and there are a few things to do outside of the major attractions. Here are some of our photos – we walked a lot and took in the sights. Bahrain Sights First up we’ve got Juffair Beach – it’s not really a beach, though. Don’t be fooled! The walk was a lot of fun, checking out various shops, and the view. At the beach there are a few food trucks, people fishing, and…

The Bahrain National Museum is in the nation’s capital, Manama and it’s in a prime location, right on the water and close to downtown. If you’re wanting to learn about the history of Bahrain’s people and the country, then check it out! A top highlight was the art centre – so much stunning Persian Gulf art. Okay, photos! Bahrain National Museum First, the entry – it’s secure and easy to walk to if you’re in the area. The lawn is full of art, too, which…

The Al Fateh Grand Mosque is a major tourist attraction  in Manama, Bahrain. It’s worth checking out for the history, the tour, and the seeing the interior first hand. It’s free, and if you’re not dressed appropriately, then they offer complimentary wardrobes for you to utilizes during your visit. If you do visit, plan on stopping by the Mosque in the morning, as lines will be shorter. The entrance is along the east side and it can get very hot waiting on the plinth. Okay,…

The Manama Souq – it’s an open air market in the capital city of Bahrain. It’s full of goods, services, and eats. Oh, and gold – a lot of gold! We visited in the afternoon after checking out the Bahrain Fort. We browsed a few stores, but didn’t buy anything. In fact, I only bought one tangible thing on our whole trip to the Persian Gulf. Okay, let’s check out some photos of the souq. Manama Souq First, know that a lot of the shops…

The Bahrain Fort is one of the top must do items in Manama, Bahrain. It’s full of history and provides context around the city of Manama. The Bahrain fort was our first stop, after our hotel, after landing in the region. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Bahrain Fort First up, it’s not close to the city centre, yet it’s only a few dollars via Uber – about a 10-15 minute drive. We spent about 90 minutes at the Fort in total – 40 outside…