In February 2019, I visited Bahrain , a country that had never featured on my travel bucket list. And thank God I decided to, for it was a lovely quaint city, home to less than 200,000 local and expat residents. Bahrain was the region's recreational hotspot two-three decades ago before Dubai came along. Home to one of the world's oldest civilizations 'Dilmun' and a former British Protectorate, Bahrain became independent in 1971, and continues to be ruled by the Al Khalifa dynasty. Today, the Kingdom aims to be the leading FinTech hub in the region. I booked a full day guided tour by Visit Bahrain which included an airport pick up. Accompanied by an Indian female guide, a long time expat residing in Bahrain, and a fellow tourist, a Venezuelan-Polish graduate, the three of us spent a lovely day together exploring. Stop 1: Al Fateh Mosque The only mosque opened to non-Muslim tourists is a sight to behold. The highlights of the mosque interiors included Italian