Filipino graphic artist Carlo Olinarez, who put together the maps in the guidebooks, has lived and worked in the Middle East for more than 15 years. He worked in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for two years as senior colour separator, before moving to Bahrain where he currently resides. When he isn’t at his computer, Carlo enjoys reading, watching movies, photography and biking. He has been a member of the brotherhood Tau Gamma Phi since 1983.
Ali Hussain Mushaima, founder of Connect Travel Media, has published numerous travel guides, including the Visitor’s Complete Guide series and the 101 Things to See & Do series of books. Both book series have been tremendously successful, with a total of more than 150,000 copies sold to date. Ali developed his love for travel and adventure as a child, and in recent years has undertaken several Friendship Tours, driving from his native Bahrain to destinations across Europe and the Middle East to promote travel in the region.