I was standing near the oversized baggage belt at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah last month when I…
I stood in Terminal 5 at King Khalid International Airport (RUH) last Tuesday, watching a man’s vacation crumble over a…
Traveling with a pet in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is a journey of high stakes. Whether you are…
For expats living in Saudi Arabia, the phrase “Annual Leave” triggers a mix of extreme excitement and massive packing anxiety.…
Moving to Saudi Arabia as an expat is a massive logistical challenge, but nothing causes more stress, tears, and anxiety…
Riyadh is booming. With massive mega-projects and international headquarters opening up across the capital, the modern Saudi expat is constantly…
For any Muslim expat living in Saudi Arabia, or anyone traveling from overseas, bringing your elderly parents to perform Umrah…
A few years ago, while riding a crowded budget bus from the Batha district in Riyadh toward Makkah, I struck…
In our previous guide, we exposed the grueling reality of taking a budget Umrah bus from the Batha district in…
For millions of expatriates living and working in Riyadh, the opportunity to perform Umrah is one of the greatest spiritual…
There is a unique kind of dread that sets in when you finish a long day at the office in…
Picture this: You have just finished a massive grocery run at Tamimi or Lulu Hypermarket in the middle of July.…
Opening your car door in Riyadh or Jeddah in the middle of July is an experience every expat remembers. As…
You have finally set up your new apartment in Saudi Arabia, bought a massive Smart TV, and sat down on…
Doing laundry in Saudi Arabia is a completely different experience than doing it in the US, UK, or Europe. If…
Moving to Saudi Arabia comes with a steep learning curve, but the very first hurdle most expats face happens on…
Introduction If you have lived in Saudi Arabia for more than a few months, you know the daily struggle. You…
Traveling with pets is no longer a hassle—it’s a lifestyle. As more airlines, hotels, and road-trip destinations become pet-friendly, pet…
Running out of battery while traveling or working on the go is more than just annoying — it can ruin…
Staying hydrated on the go is non-negotiable, but lugging around a bulky, heavy water bottle can be a real pain…
If you love exploring new places but hate the stress that comes with packing, organizing, and staying connected, smart travel…