ONE EXPAT FAMILY'S EXPERIENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA
This weekend we booked a round trip train ride from Dammam to Riyadh, and back. The last time we took the train in July 2020, I wrote about it in the post: "Travelling Between Cities". Rest assured it is still a great option, however in 2021 the price has gone up a bit, and you …
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Here's a news article for those interested in the equestrian scene here in Saudi. This event recently happened on Saudi's west coast city of Jeddah. Written 16 Jan. 2021 by Mohammed Al-Kinani & Nada Hameed. Here is an excerpt from the link to the article below. "The competition consists of nine rounds, with three rounds …
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This past weekend my family enjoyed a trip out to the desert, north of Dammam in the Eastern Province. This was our first experience going out into the desert to visit a camel farm and to see what life is like, to use a modern term, off-the-grid. We joined a group adventure that is advertised …
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In response to this being a popular post, I have added a more recent article from theguardian.com website, from just 3 months ago. Please keep reading...it seems that things haven't changed in favor of the camels or the herders from 2018 to 2020. Will 2021 be different? Here is an interesting breed of camel that …
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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 …
I think this video is a winner. Newly made from last year, this gives most readers from outside Saudi, a bias buster towards the Middle East and women in particular. Peter Santenello who hails from the US has made this video, while exploring KSA. Let some of these women speak for themselves about their lives …
If you are into driving in sand, then this is the event for you! Four-wheelers, cars, motorbikes speed across the country in the second event of the Dakar Rally. If you are missing it this year, plan on being here next January 2022! You are sure to meet people from around the world. The following …
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There is a new place for travelers to try, outside the capital city of Riyadh. Luxury in the desert with hotel, camping, dining and shopping. To find out how to book a restaurant reservation or glamping/hotel, please read on in the link at bottom of the page. Following are excerpts from the article appearing in …
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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 …
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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 …
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