Nothing Says ‘America’ Like the Portion Sizes at The Cheesecake Factory
I can’t talk about our time in Jeddah without mentioning The Cheesecake Factory, or “The Cheesecake” as it’s called here. As cliché as it may be, it’s our place of choice for any celebratory occasion. :: The restaurant is more
Perks of Expat Life: Frequent Travel
In our 3 years of living overseas, we’ve ticked quite a few incredible travel destinations off our bucket list, even though it feels like we’ve only scratched the surface of places we want to explore. :: Flights to Europe from
The Art of the Saudi Picnic
Saudis originated as a nomadic Bedouin people, which is why I think their picnic game is so strong. They create the most beautiful outdoor setups and I aspire to reach their level of natural picnickery (should be a word). I’ve
Window Shopping at the Gold Souks in Al Balad
Oil isn’t Saudi’s only underground treasure… Gold is mined along the west coast and is highly sought after in the kingdom (kingdoms and gold seem to go hand in hand, after all 👑). :: Husbands-to-be buy gold for their bride’s
The Convenience Stores of Arabia
Bagalas – the convenience stores of Arabia. These small markets are everywhere. There are some that just carry produce, but most have the typical essentials: snacks galore, some canned goods, diapers and toilet paper, and coolers of beverages. We have
Lights, Camera, Action! Cinemas Open in Saudi
Movie theaters shutting down during the pandemic is annoying, but can you imagine them staying closed for 35 years? That’s what happened to Saudi in 1983 when an Islamic revival prompted authorities to ban cinemas. We were here when cinemas
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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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