My Experience of Saudi Life in 100 Glimpses

I embarked on a #100DayProject challenge to share stories of my life in Saudi Arabia. These mini-essays (I was limited to Instagram’s 2200 character count) have become the foundation of this blog. The project stretched my writing skills, helped me reflect on the positives of Saudi life, and allowed me to view my expat experience from a fresh perspective again. 

In the gallery below, see all 100 topics at a glance. Click on a photo to read the original post and enjoy exploring Saudi Arabia through the eyes of an American expat!

INTRO
MORNING ROUTINE
ORIGIN
DRIVING
GENEROSITY
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
GENDER SEGREGATION
BALCONY
CLOTHING
MOTHERING
GROCERIES
DOCTORS
CALL TO PRAYER
RAMADAN FOOD
PARKS
VISITORS
WILDLIFE
STUFF
BAGELS
SNORKELING
SCULPTURES
SANCTUARY
HOME
SECONDHAND STORE
LANGUAGE
SALONS
CHORES
BECOMING A MOM
DATES
HUSBAND
FLOWER FESTIVAL
PERFUME
TWO UNDER TWO
COFFEE
ELEVATOR
GYMS
WATER
CULTURE SHOCK
HOUSE HELP
WEDDINGS
EID HOLIDAY
BIDETS
JEDDAH CORNICHE
ALCOHOL
HOT WEATHER
BOOK NOOK
RUGS
CATS
INSHALLAH
MALLS
OLIVES
HOSPITAL
KITCHEN
AL BAIK
DESERT
PRAYER RUGS
BIRTHDAYS
UNIVERSITY
COVID-19
FUNERALS
JUICE
SAFETY
CHICKEN
WHAT I WEAR
TODDLER ACTIVITIES
GAS
BOXING MATCH
CELEBRATING HOLIDAYS
EDUCATION
MENSWEAR
QUARANTINE
LITTER
RESTAURANT
AL BAHAH
ANCIENT VILLAGE
CONSTRUCTION MEN
CHARMING CAFE
SHEPHERDS
ROADSIDE TEA
BEACH RESORTS
MILK SIBLINGS
BREAD & BEANS
PIANO
FOUNTAIN
CAMELS & CARS
HAJJ
SAUDI ENGLISH
BATHROOMS
CINEMAS
BAGALAS
GOLD
PICNICS
WORLD TRAVEL
THE CHEESECAKE
LATE NIGHT CULTURE
ISTRAHA
ROSES
COMMUNICATION
MAJLIS ROOM
THE END

Flatlander

Jamienne McKee

I’m an American in Saudi Arabia, here to give you a candid glimpse into expat life in the kingdom, offer travel tips for Saudi and beyond (especially with kids in tow), and share whatever else strikes my fancy.

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