Day 100/100! WE MADE IT! :: It only took me 131 days 😂, but I didn’t give up thanks to you guys – your likes, comments, and shares were very motivating. :: Over the last 131 days, I’ve had an amazing

Remember the sunken living rooms and conversation pits that were popular in the 1960s? (Mad Men taught me so much.) That’s what I’m reminded of when I’m in a Saudi “majlis.” :: The majlis is a large room in Saudi

One of the most daunting aspects of the first few weeks in a new country is acquiring phone service and internet access. Of course we want these things ASAP in order to function well, connect with family, have a GPS

Would you have guessed that Saudi has over 800 rose farms? 🌹 According to lore, the first rose seedlings were a gift from a Sultan in Turkey during the Ottoman empire and, once planted in the mountains of Taif, the roses that

Istraha means “break” or “rest” in Arabic, and it’s also what they call homes/spaces that people rent, typically outside the city, to have a place to relax. :: These istraha properties usually have outdoor space, a pool, grills, and recreational

When I was invited to a one year old’s birthday party for my Saudi friend’s daughter, I pictured a couple hours of celebrating her with cute decorations, a smash cake, some gifts… but I was a bit unprepared. :: My