If you are going to have a 48 hr or more transit in Riyadh, don’t just stay at your hotel room. Riyadh may not be as popular as other Gulf cities like Dubai or Doha, but there are actually a lot of things to do and beautiful places to check out while you’re here. I’ve…
How does life as a woman in Saudi Arabia feels like? If I had to describe life as a woman here in one word, it would be ‘awesome’. Compared to my home country in Southeast Asia, the level of safety and security in Saudi Arabia is unmatched, and almost every expat I talk to agrees….
Best Saudi Traditional Sweets You Have To Try While You’re in Riyadh If you are visiting Saudi Arabia, you’ll discover that the hospitality here is very warm, especially if you are lucky enough to be invited to a home gathering. You will immediately find Gahwa (Saudi coffee) paired with sweets on the table. I remember…
I still remember the exact moment the automatic doors at the airport slid open for my first Saudi summer. It wasn’t just heat, it felt like someone had opened an oven directly in your face. My Experience Surviving Summer Heat in Saudi Arabia My first run-in with this kind of weather was back in 2024, in…
Souvenirs To Bring For Your Friends and Family from Saudi Arabia If you’re looking for souvenirs to bring back from Saudi Arabia, you have come to the right place. After living here and traveling in and out of Saudi Arabia multiple times, I know exactly what to get for your friends and family back home….
Best Malls to Visit & Mall Culture in Riyadh If you are wondering what the common weekend activities are for people in Riyadh, the answer usually depends entirely on the season. During summer, outdoor activities are very limited because the heat is almost unbearable. People just spend their time indoors and avoid the sun at…
What I Love About Gyms in Saudi Arabia One of the very first missions I set for myself when I landed in Riyadh was finding a gym. For me, keeping my routine is the only way to stay sane during a big move. Back home, I already started my fitness routine. I loved rotating between…
10 Things I Learned When I First Moved to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia When my husband and I first talked about moving to Riyadh from Abu Dhabi, I wasn’t fully convinced. A part of me felt genuinely sad to leave Abu Dhabi as it is a very beautiful coastal city. After a year there, we had…
If there’s one thing I can tell you, it’s this: you’ll probably turn into a coffee addict once you move to Saudi Arabia. Coffee is a huge part of everyday life here. It is how conversations start, how relationships are built, and how guests are welcomed. You’ll find it at almost every social gathering. In…
Where to Find Authentic Asian Restaurants in Riyadh One thing that everyone loves about Riyadh is the choice of great food. When I first moved to Saudi Arabia, I was actually worried that I wouldn’t be able to find authentic Asian food, but I was wrong. There are more and more Asian restaurants opening in…
