Category Archives: Expat Life in Saudi Arabia

Bubba Khan

Posted on December 28, 2012 by rebecso

The man standing proudly by his taxi is the sweet caring person I use as driver, Bubba Khan.  He insisted on also taking a picture of me. Bubba Khan’s name is Mohammed Latif Khan.  He came to Saudi Arabia in … Continue reading →

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So you want to work in Saudi Arabia?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by rebecso

Working in Saudi Arabia is a challenging and rewarding experience.  The entire process, from leaving your home country, to arriving here and acclimatizing, then eventually to leaving the kingdom, is stressful and tedious. You will be faced with situations you have never … Continue reading →

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Saudi Arabian Book Reviews

Posted on October 28, 2012 by rebecso

In preparation to come to the Kingdom and since I have been here, I have read many books on Saudi Arabian history and culture.  The books have helped me to  make sense of the country in which I live. Although … Continue reading →

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the Arab Fall

Posted on September 16, 2012 by rebecso

As many of you know, there have been protests and anti-US riots all over the Middle East and the world in reaction to the controversial film which is considered blasphemous to Islam. I received a very concerned email from my … Continue reading →

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Spending my 31st Birthday in KSA

Posted on August 27, 2012 by rebecso

August 25th was my 31st birthday.  My housemate arranged for a friend to come over for dinner on Friday the 24th.  She was going to make a roast.  Just before dinner I was called to the friends house to upload … Continue reading →

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Pictures

Posted on August 10, 2012 by rebecso

  Left: We had a Canada day celebration at the hospital.  One of the Doctors who is Canadian hosted it.  There were eight of us there, 4 people were originally immigrants from other countries who now have Canadian citizenship.  It … Continue reading →

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Happenings…

Posted on April 25, 2012 by rebecso

    One of the larger compounds called Sierra had a party for St. Patrick’s day.  It was a ‘P’ party.  We had to dress up as something that started with the letter P.  I was a penguin, my friends … Continue reading →

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The inside of my house

Posted on April 8, 2012 by rebecso

My partner recently asked to see the inside of my house.  I thought I would share it with everyone.  My house is more spacious  than the other town homes because it is a villa.  You will notice the Saudi undertones with the curtain … Continue reading →

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Farasan Banks Snorkling Weekend

Posted on March 24, 2012 by rebecso

Last weekend I went on a boat trip for the whole weekend!  The area we went to was called Farasan Banks which is accessed by Al Lith a small town about 2 hours south of Jeddah (towards Yemen) on the … Continue reading →

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Camping weekend at Al Wahbah Crater

Posted on March 3, 2012 by rebecso

Truck needed to access camping in Saudi with a Bedouin tent strapped to the top.  Not your typical Canadian camping equipment… This past weekend I went on my first Saudi camping trip and it was a lot of fun.  As … Continue reading →

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