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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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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How is grass grown in an arid desert environment, expressly for the purpose of being trampled on? Much like new cities being built such as Dubai, for sure it takes a lot of money, ingenuity and science! Well now if your chance to read about it. Such an interesting website from yesterday's post, I will …
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The Saudi Cup is a new event in the world of Equestrian Racing. 2021 is the second year for this event, boasting the world's biggest prize money. It is scheduled to take place this February. Saudi's Vision 2030 plan is helping the country gain an international presence in sports, entertainment and tourism. Not only are …
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Art fans, in line with the Vision 2030 plan that includes a Ministry of Culture, Saudi Arabia is planning to host a Contemporary Art show this year. It will be outside the capital city Riyadh, so should be easy to travel to if you fly directly. Read on for more information. The article is copied …
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Found this article in the newspaper about a new rare book collection at the King Abdul Aziz Public Library in Riyadh. Another incentive to get to Riyadh! This is was published in Arab News August 26, 2020.
I decided to look up the term "desert bloom" before I wrote this blog. It is actually a scientific term defined by Wikipedia.org below: Desert bloom "A desert bloom is a climatic phenomenon that occurs in various deserts around the world. The phenomenon consists of the blossoming of a wide variety of flowers during early-mid spring in years when rainfall is unusually high.Desert …
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Plan your winter vacation to come and attend the Arabian Horse Festival in January! "And God took a handful of South wind and from it formed a horse, saying: "I create thee, Oh Arabian. To thy forelock, I bind Victory in battle.On thy back, I set a rich spoil And a Treasure in thy loins.I …
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Coming to Riyadh this fall!! ​The 2020 G20 Leaders’ Summit will be the fifteenth meeting of the G20. As the host of the Leaders’ Summit on November 21-22, 2020, the international spotlight will be on Riyadh. It will mark the first time the Kingdom hosts a G20 summit.​G20.org website Current website is below. https://g20.org/en/LeadersSummit/Pages/RiyadhSummit.aspx To …
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Advantages of Driving Some people just love to drive. This may be your favorite option! You can stop and stretch your legs whenever you want. Get off the main road and see some sights. Capture that perfect desert photo. Calm a crying baby, etc. It is fairly easy to get around KSA. There are main …
Date Palms & Camels 