Where exactly is Riyadh? Is it a country or a city? Can non-Muslim travel to Riyadh? Is Riyadh a pilgrimage site? If you have heard about Riyadh and have all these questions in mind, you have come to the right place! As someone who moved to Riyadh and has lived here for a year, I’m…
If you are planning a visit to Riyadh, and wondering what are best things to do, places to visit, food to try, and how to navigate all the other tourist-y stuff, you’re in the right place! If this is your first time traveling to Riyadh, it is easy get overwhelmed by many things. And without…
If you are visiting Riyadh during the Riyadh season, you must visit the Boulevard World! But before you plan your trip to attend, there are a few things you should know, such as when exactly Riyadh season takes place, what it offers, and whether it is worth the visit for international tourists. As someone who…
If you are planning a trip to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, you might be wondering what you should wear. There are 2 things consider when deciding to travel to Saudi Arabia. First, is the weather. Saudi Arabia has 2 seasons, summer and winter. Riyadh, particularly, experience extreme temperature in both seasons. Second, Saudi Arabia is a…
Best Luxury Hotels For Staycation In Riyadh for Families Are you looking for the best hotels to stay in Riyadh for a staycation with your families? I’ve got just the list! Either you’re visiting Riyadh or have been living here for a while and just need a quick change of scenery and pamper over the…
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…
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…
Best Coffee Shop for Studying and Socializing in Riyadh 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. Why? Because coffee is a huge part of everyday life here. Back home, it’s easy to bond over a glass of wine. 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…
