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

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.