Travels with Maridadi: Harley-Davidson Adventures in Saudi Arabia

Bizzie Frost was partially paralyzed after a botched spinal operation and couldn't enjoy her active lifestyle in Saudi Arabia. Six years later, her husband Frosty proposed they buy a Harley-Davidson, and they embarked on an epic adventure on their customized Road King, named Maridadi, traveling thousands of kilometers across the deserts and mountains of Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries. Her stories and photographs capture the beauty of the scenery, people, and culture of the Kingdom, and the healing power of motorcycling on the open road.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 28 March 2023
Publisher: The Book Guild Ltd

After a botched spinal operation left her partially paralyzed at the age of forty-five, Bizzie Frost found herself unable to enjoy the active lifestyle she had loved in Saudi Arabia. However, six years later, her airline captain husband, Frosty, proposed they buy a Harley-Davidson. An invitation to join friends on a 2,500km ride to Oman was irresistible, and they bought a customized Road King. They named her Maridadi, meaning "beautiful" in Swahili.

Travels with Maridadi is an epic account of their adventures on Maridadi in Saudi Arabia, a country rarely visited by outsiders during the thirty years that Bizzie called it home. Riding pillion with Frosty, she traveled thousands of kilometers across the deserts and mountains of the Kingdom, as well as other Middle Eastern countries. Her stories and photographs breathe life into the scenery, people, and culture of the Kingdom, conveying the freedom and healing power of motorcycling on the open road.

Bizzie's journey on Maridadi was not without its challenges. She faced discrimination and harassment from some members of the local community, who saw her as an outsider. However, she refused to let these obstacles deter her from her passion for motorcycling. She used her platform to raise awareness about the rights of women in Saudi Arabia and the importance of breaking down gender barriers.

Through her travels, Bizzie met many incredible people who shared her love for motorcycling. She formed deep connections with local communities and learned about their customs and traditions. She also experienced the healing power of nature, as she rode through stunning landscapes and encountered breathtaking wildlife.

In conclusion, Travels with Maridadi is a remarkable story of resilience, determination, and the power of motorcycling to heal and inspire. Bizzie Frost's journey on Maridadi is a testament to the human spirit's ability to overcome adversity and pursue our passions, even in the face of obstacles. Her stories and photographs will captivate readers and inspire them to embrace the open road and explore the world on their own terms.

Weight: 428g
Dimension: 138 x 216 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915352620