I’m a full-time freelance travel writer in Saudi Arabia for outlets including Condé Nast Traveller, Travel+Leisure, The Washington Post and National Geographic.

Example stories include:

• Exclusive first-in reviews of resorts like Desert Rock, Shebara and Thuwal Private Retreat, plus city hotels like Bab Samhan and Kimpton KAFD.

• Colour features on everything from date festivals, walking tours and arthouse cinema to lesser-explored districts off the beaten path.

• Detailed round-ups covering hotels, restaurants, cafes and things to do that go beyond the usual recommendations.

I’m a Contributing Editor covering the Kingdom for Condé Nast Traveller Middle East (see my latest stories here) and global titles like Arab News, The National and Cathay Pacific’s in-flight magazine. More widely, my work has been published by The Washington Post, National Geographic, Travel+Leisure, the BBC, The Telegraph, the Daily Mail, The Sun and dozens of other outlets.

Using deep knowledge and a wide network of contacts gleaned through years living in Saudi Arabia, I write everything from thoroughly researched lists to features on arthouse cinema and lesser-explored districts, ‘First In’ reviews of new hotels and news stories on more sensitive topics like the evolution of Christmas in the country.

I spend several months each year exploring the Kingdom – from places like AlUla, Qassim, Aseer and the Red Sea to Saudi’s larger cities like Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam – and place a strong focus on featuring local voices in my reporting. I’m also a photographer with previous experience working for Getty Images, the Associated Press and The Times, and regularly shoot social media video for Condé Nast Traveller Middle East.

If you’re looking for a writer with deep expertise on Saudi Arabia, a wide network of contacts and experience writing for top-tier global publications, please do drop me an email on scott@scott-campbell.co.uk — looking forward to being in touch!