In an astonishing love story straight from the social media age, an American woman has made a home in a Jordanian cave with her Bedouin beau, after he spotted himself in one of her Instagram photos. Natalie Snider, 42, who had an international lifestyle living in places like Italy and New Zealand and working for a tour guide company, stumbled upon a new chapter of her life when she captured a striking image of Feras Boudin on a horse in Petra and shared it online.
Feras, 32, recognised himself in the picture and invited her to visit. Following 18 months of online communication, she flew over in September 2021, sparking a unique romance that led them to cohabit in a fully furnished cave boasting bedrooms, storage, a balcony, and even a bathroom with spring water.
The couple's unconventional dwelling, inhabited by Bedouin communities for generations, now stands equipped for their pets, including camels, mules, and chickens. Natalie delightfully recounted: "I was there taking photos of the Bedouin man riding a horse barefoot with a scarf, and it was a cool picture.
"I posted it on Instagram, and he commented, saying that’s me. He then said to come and visit, and so I did.". In an utterly captivating mix of wanderlust and discovery, Natalie has plunged wholeheartedly into the world of Middle Eastern archaeology. She stated: "I have always been passionate about and interested in archaeology in the Middle East, and I have already been to Jordan for some years.
