Tamees & Foul: It’s What’s for Breakfast
Instead of popping a slice of bagged bread in the toaster, Saudis’ morning bread comes fresh from an underground clay oven. 😳 :: Foul (beans) and tamees (bread) are a hearty breakfast staple here (arguably a lunch and dinner staple
Milk Siblings: A Tradition That Has Persisted
Saudis are known for having large families, but they extend even further when you count “milk siblings.” :: Wet nurses are still a common part of Arab culture (women who breastfeed a baby in addition to, or in place of,
Is This Really Saudi?? Resorts on the Red Sea
There are many beach resorts in Jeddah: family-friendly ones, ladies-only ones, fancy you-have-to-know-someone-to-get-in ones. The resort we’ve been to the most is called Le Plage and it’s primarily a family-friendly place. :: We had a hard time finding it on
Piping Hot Tea by the Roadside
Continuing with my trend of things we see on the side of the road (fake construction workers, shepherds), my eyes are always peeled for tea stands. The humble setups usually consist of a grill with copper kettles, a cooler of
Shepherds of the Desert
When traveling between cities, we get to see a job in action that reminds us of the roots of this nomadic country: shepherds herding flocks of sheep, goats and camels. 🐑🐐🐪 :: Thanks to the Paulo Coelho book, The Alchemist,
The Sweetest Little Cafe
This bright, charming cafe, @saraladiescafe, is my happy place. I started coming here when Ezra was 1 month old – once a week we would stop in after our Mommy + Me yoga class (stop your snickering, it was a
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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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