ONE EXPAT FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA
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 …
Continue reading "Madinah (Medina) Sightseeing Bus Tour –videos"
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 …
Continue reading "Travelling to Madinah (Medina) and videos"
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 …
Continue reading "Travelling in Saudi Arabia during Covid–Spring 2021"
A friend and I have been going a little stir crazy. Between virtual school, KSA's announcement last week that Saudi would continue virtual school until the end of the year, very little alone time to just be and think, we finally got out! Where was our destination? Travel restrictions keep us in the country. Cafes …
Continue reading "Time to get away! Desert Designs store in Al Khobar"
Here's a great video that explains how mRNA works, vaccine safety, and scenarios for what the vaccine can protect against. Watch it below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvPg6PMI-q0
Well it's not news to people in Saudi, but perhaps you would like to know how the country is handling the new virus strain. Here lockdowns or temporary closures have become commonplace during Covid, especially around holidays. Now that the new strain has entered the country, the Saudi Ministry of Health is being extra cautious …
Continue reading "New Covid strain makes 10 day lockdown in Saudi"
This article is in the arabnews.com website, 6 April 2020, written by Hala Tashkandi. The full article can be accessed from the link at bottom of page. The following is an excerpt from the article. "The year-long celebration was designed as a symbol of Saudi identity and a source of inspiration for artists around the …
This article is found on the arabnews.com website under Jan. 15, 2021, written by Rebecca Anne Proctor. Below is an excerpt from the article. "The art world in recent decades revolved around an international circuit of exhibitions, art fairs, biennials and performances. Artists, curators, collectors, gallerists and art lovers crisscrossed the globe to congregate at events …
Continue reading "“How artists in coronavirus-hit Middle East found strength in solidarity”"
This is a good question, and much like the rest of the world, everyone wants to know where, who, how long for results, etc. Coming back to Saudi can be difficult if you are not sure the testing places in your country can give you the needed negative results in 72 hours and you have …
"JEDDAH: Thousands of people have been flocking to vaccination centers in Riyadh, Jeddah, and the Eastern Province to receive vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the Saudi Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.Similar dedicated medical outlets will soon be opened in all regions of the Kingdom, officials announced.The ministry has invited all Saudis and expats …
Continue reading "Coronavirus vaccine now being given in KSA"
Date Palms & Camels 