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
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
Jeddah’s Record-Breaking Fountain
Jeddah is slated to have the world’s tallest building (currently under construction) but while we wait for it to rise above the Burj Khalifa, at
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
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
Malls – the Best Respite from Summer Heat
Sweet relief! We rejoined society today and went to the mall for the first time in ages. I pushed the boys in a double stroller
Magic Carpets do Exist
These days I swoon for a beautiful rug…aka I’m clearly in my 30’s. 😁 :: Saudi homes are typically tiled (cooler and easier to clean up
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
My Favorite Place to Shop in Jeddah
When IKEA gets a little old and I’m craving variety and inspiration, the first place I’ll pay a visit is the secondhand store, Mawakeb Alajer.
Bizarre and Beautiful Sculptures
Jeddah is full of some of the oddest, most tacky… yet compelling sculptures. A boat spilling with giant fruit, a car on a magic carpet
The Best Snorkeling I’ve Experienced
I wasn’t a fan of snorkeling until we came to Jeddah. Something about the way the strap always yanked my hair out and my goggles
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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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