The Cult Chicken Favorite of Saudi
Our first couple months in Saudi, we would constantly get the question, “Have you tried Al Baik yet?” :: Al Baik is a greasy, fried chicken chain with a major cult following. It gets hyped up similar to Chick-fil-A or In-N-Out Burger in the US – but let’s be clear that it’s more of a […]
Walking Along the Red Sea: the Jeddah Corniche
The Jeddah Corniche is a magical place. It’s a 4.5 km promenade/recreation area that winds along the coast of the Red Sea. There are spacious walkways, gardens, playgrounds, fountains, sculptures and the occasional mosque. A few sandy beach areas welcome swimmers (mostly men and children) and concession kiosks dot the walkway. 🏝🌺☀️ :: This revamped version […]
Devotion to the Finer-Smelling Things in Life
I think Saudi singlehandedly keeps the perfume and cologne industry afloat. They are very into intense fragrances and both men and women are generous with their daily spritzing… Even just going to the grocery can be an experience more fragrant than a junior high girls’ locker room after a Bath & Body Works sale. (Does […]
Doctor or Rock Star?
We’ve been thankful to find good doctors here. The ones we have dealt with have all had some experience or training in the US, UK, or Canada and we feel confident in their ability to care for us well. However, some may say they’re a little…eccentric. ☺️ :: This is the boys’ pediatrician. Yes, he does have […]
