ONE EXPAT FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA
After having just returned from a visit to Al Ula, Saudi Arabia, it seems a choice place for desert motorsports. There is plenty of open space, sand and desert to have such a race. It will be interesting to see how the area changes in the coming years, hopefully preserving the natural areas and quaint …
There is a new art and light festival in Riyadh! It is something new to attend, that is fun and interactive. It runs this year until April 3rd, this coming weekend. So you still have a chance to experience, "More than 30 light installations will showcase this weekend, with over 60 international and Saudi artists …
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This year, March 21st, 2021 was World Poetry Day! I have finished my poem a bit over the date, but writing good poetry takes time, right? My process is to be inspired by something, and write out my complete thought associations in one go. Then I put my "poem-in-progress" aside for a time (a few …
I hope you enjoy this post. It is meant to be inspiring and a celebration of one of the holy sites in Islam. I want to show you the beauty and majesty of the mosque, and surrounding outdoor courtyard area, without compromising ideas about modesty and privacy. That said I know some friends and family …
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The best way to see Medina, is the City Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off bus. We decided to try the double decker tour bus as an easy way to get to know the city and the sights. At this posting, adults cost 80 SAR and kids are 40. If you are a family of 4 …
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So you want to go to Madinah? It is possible, but in my opinion you will enjoy it more if either you are Muslim, or you really are interested in Islamic history. I say this because we have recently travelled to Medina and there is not a whole lot to do there, but see the …
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Hello my dear readers! I have been away from posting for awhile. My family and I just took a 7 day vacation within Saudi, and now I have lots of good information and travel ideas for you. First though is the travel atmosphere here in KSA. Many people are taking advantage of travelling at this …
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If you are an expat following the new announcement for foreign businesses to have a headquarters within the Kingdom, then you may be wondering about the future of the company you work for. It is pretty well known that in this area of the world, Dubai has the monopoly on foreign business, banking and development. …
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The Al Baydha Project is amazing! The video and story are narrated very well by Neal Spackman, who co-founded and directed some of the project . If you are into learning about conservation ecology, agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, permaculture, rural poverty and climate change, then check out the Al Baydha project in Saudi Arabia. This project …
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One of the best foods, besides dates to go with your coffee or tea, are the wonderful breadsticks that the supermarket Danube makes. They are not greasy and have a wonderful selection of toppings. (Although just recently they have changed from making them in-store to getting them from Jeddah. Now they are sweeter and to …
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Date Palms & Camels 