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Quilting Meeting – Stick and Bitch
Quilting Meeting - Stick and Bitch: Last Sunday I went with Chris my friend from the compound to my first quilting meeting.  We caught a taxi, finally after 2 failed attempts. They could not read a map … Continue Reading →
Jeddah at Last
Jeddah at Last: Emirates business class has got the best service. I felt like the queen being waited on hand and foot.  Way too much to eat. Oh well back on the diet … Continue Reading →
This is the way its done in Saudi
This is the way its done in Saudi: Yesterday the maintenance man came around to our villa after I had put in my long list of requests for changes to our villa. He took a look at it and said “I … Continue Reading →
Delicious Delectable Morsels
Delicious Delectable Morsels:   Saudi’s love their sweets! There is no shortage of sweets to eat. Delicious creamy melt in the mouth chocolates, little sweet cakes, cakes made with fine puff pastry noodles … Continue Reading →
Women helping Women
Women helping Women: Two nights ago I was at a shopping mall getting ready to get back onto the bus to go back to our compound, when I saw a stall with women … Continue Reading →
Mission impossible? Not for me
Mission impossible? Not for me: Having seen two of my lady friends wearing different bathers in the swimming pool I decided I had better go and get some more bathing suits. The bus was scheduled … Continue Reading →
Ladies Morning Coffee “Masquerade Ball”
Ladies Morning Coffee “Masquerade Ball”: Yesterday the ladies of the compound were invited to “spend quality time with their friends and de-stress themselves. Live in the moment and enjoy to the fullest.” We shared in … Continue Reading →
“Decisions, Decisions” too many things to do
“Decisions, Decisions” too many things to do: One can’t really get bored here there is so many choices of things to do. I have to say I feel pretty lucky to be here. It is like living … Continue Reading →
Event at the British Consulate Library
Event at the British Consulate Library: My social life has never been as busy as it has here.  In fact I have had to slow down a little, I can’t keep up with all that is … Continue Reading →
How NOT to Find a Post Office
How NOT to Find a Post Office: Recently I tried to find a post office near to us so that I could post a parcel to my grand daughter.  You wouldn’t think it could be that hard, … Continue Reading →
2 Valentine Events in one week!!!
2 Valentine Events in one week!!!: Valentine Coffee Morning Have been rather busy with helping to organise the Valentine morning coffee.   Chris, Claudia and myself have been busy hunting down and arranging the following: fabric … Continue Reading →
“Old Jeddah” Tour
“Old Jeddah” Tour: Today Russ and I set off to go on a guided tour  of “old Jeddah” which was done by http://nomadarabia.com/   This is where the original part of Jeddah is located.  We caught … Continue Reading →
Queen of Hearts Mad Hatters Tea Party
Queen of Hearts Mad Hatters Tea Party: Debra from the Quilting Art Studio arranged for this charity event “Queen of Hearts Mad Hatters Tea Party” in order to raise money to support abused women and orphaned children in … Continue Reading →
Annual Quilt Show & Artisan Fair
Annual Quilt Show & Artisan Fair: Chris and I volunteered to help out at the Quilt Show.  We got in the taxi armed with a map, again with someone who didn’t speak english.  Fortunately Chris knew … Continue Reading →
Cost of Living between Perth and Jeddah
Cost of Living between Perth and Jeddah: The cost of living here is considerably lower than WA.  For instance last night we decided to have a drumstick from the compound store. I was surprised that it only … Continue Reading →
My First Ever Quilting Class – Paper Piecing/Curved Piecing
My First Ever Quilting Class - Paper Piecing/Curved Piecing: Recently I have got very interested in doing Fabric Art using all sorts of media.  Of course I had to pick something that was tricky to start with didn’t I. … Continue Reading →
Easter Party in the Compound at Jeddah
Easter Party in the Compound at Jeddah: Today management provided the Annual Easter Party for all the children in the compound.  A sausage sizzle, pizza, chips and drinks were provided. Many of the Mums had worked very … Continue Reading →
Traditional Handicrafts Souq Tour
Traditional Handicrafts Souq Tour: Had a lovely morning at the Traditional Handicrafts Souq. A number of us ladies, went on the compound bus, to meet up with our tour guide Bander, from Nomad Arabian … Continue Reading →
Taif Rose Farm Tour and More
Taif Rose Farm Tour and More: Having booked for the Taif Roses Season Tour after seeing it advertised in the Destination Jeddah magazine, we thought there would be quite a few going.  It turned out that … Continue Reading →
Obesity and Diabetes in Saudi Arabia
Obesity and Diabetes in Saudi Arabia: All is very quiet on the compound at the moment as a lot of the women have gone on break back to their home countries or on holidays to get away … Continue Reading →
“Quilting Bees” of Jeddah
“Quilting Bees” of Jeddah: It was our monthly “Quilting Bees” of Jeddah meeting today. We all had to vote for a new president and vice president.  Sadly the lady who was going to be … Continue Reading →
Ladies Morning Coffee “Costume Party”
Ladies Morning Coffee “Costume Party”: What a lovely morning here in the compound, with a great turn out. Lots of costumes, pirate, Indian, Egyptian  traditional Japanese, rock star, punk, traditional Thai… As we arrived we were all … Continue Reading →
The Cats in Jeddah
The Cats in Jeddah: When I first arrived here to Jeddah I could not believe how many wild/stray cats were here.  As you walk around the streets there are was cats and kittens everywhere.  In skip … Continue Reading →
Rubbish in Jeddah
Rubbish in Jeddah: When I first came to Jeddah, I was horrified to see all the rubbish laying around everywhere on the streets.  People walked around it, over it or through it. I … Continue Reading →
Getting Around in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Getting Around in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Driving and getting around in Jeddah Saudi Arabia, can be quite a challenge. Only men are allowed to drive if they have a Saudi licence which they have to apply … Continue Reading →
Silk Painting Class in Jeddah
Silk Painting Class in Jeddah: Had a fantastic morning yesterday. I met some lovely ladies while doing an introduction class to Silk painting.  It was awesome. The instructor Q  is a wonderful lady who is … Continue Reading →
Fine Dining at its Very Best in Jeddah Saudi Arabia
Fine Dining at its Very Best in Jeddah Saudi Arabia: Russell and I went out to dinner for his 60th birthday to celebrate in style. We arrived at a very early 8.30pm at the Hilton Hotel Jeddah. This is a … Continue Reading →
Silk Painting Techniques 3 Day Workshop in Jeddah
Silk Painting Techniques 3 Day Workshop in Jeddah: Wow what a workshop this was. We learnt so much! Day 1 On the first day we did a Silk sample of 9 different  techniques. We were shown how to … Continue Reading →
“The Kandahar” Restaurant at Jeddah Trident Hotel
“The Kandahar” Restaurant at Jeddah Trident Hotel: Earlier in the year our compound held a Valentines Party. We were fortunate enough to win tickets for 2 to dinner at the  Jeddah Trident Hotel Restaurant. The tickets expire … Continue Reading →
“Quilting Bee’s of Jeddah” Farewell Meeting for Audrey
“Quilting Bee’s of Jeddah” Farewell Meeting for Audrey: It was Audrey’s last Quilting Bees meeting today. She goes back to her home country after living here in the Middle East for more than 25 years. Initially she was … Continue Reading →
Dorothy Boyer Fine Art Exhibition in Jeddah
Dorothy Boyer Fine Art Exhibition in Jeddah: Yesterday we went to an art exhibition which was held by Dorothy Boyer. We arrived at her home and were warmly greeting upon our arrival even though we were early. … Continue Reading →
Dutch Coronation ‘Orange Ball” in Jeddah
Dutch Coronation ‘Orange Ball” in Jeddah: We recently went to the “Orange Ball” in celebration of the coronation of the Dutch King Willem-Alexander of Orange. It was held in the evening on one of the Expat Compounds. … Continue Reading →
Coffee Morning in the “Club House” – Adieu
Coffee Morning in the “Club House” - Adieu: It was our last Coffee Morning  in the “Club House” with 10 of the women that are leaving the compound.  A cake was made for them which said “Adieu” - … Continue Reading →
Stick and Bits Fibre Art Quilting Course – Jeddah
Stick and Bits Fibre Art Quilting Course - Jeddah: Chris from our compound is experienced at creating “Art Quilts“. What are Art Quilts? I hear you ask. Many people think they are blocks of material that are joined together … Continue Reading →
Dodging the Dolphins of Jeddah
Dodging the Dolphins of Jeddah: Bander from Nomad Arabia Tours asked if we would like to go on private Diving tour with Blue Reef Divers from Durrat Al-Arous.  I said “I would love to but I … Continue Reading →
A Sri Lankan Sojourn
A Sri Lankan Sojourn: We arrived at Sri Lanka Colombo airport where we were met by our driver (Anton) who warmly greeted us with a big smile. He drove us through very busy traffic to … Continue Reading →
Sri Lanka – Heritage & Culture
Sri Lanka - Heritage & Culture: Colombo National Museum Sri Lanka has an ancient history which I was not aware of until we visited the Colombo Museum. The museum would have to be one of the … Continue Reading →
What is Ramadan – A guide for Expats?
What is Ramadan - A guide for Expats?: I have always loved to learn about other countries and cultures. I find it very interesting to find out what others believe and why. For many Western Expats who are … Continue Reading →
“Amara Restaurant” – Jeddah Internations
“Amara Restaurant” - Jeddah Internations: Being newly appointed as the new Consul of  InterNations - Jeddah Women Only group, I decided to arrange an activity quickly before Ramadan. The venue was a wonderful Restaurant/Cafe called Amara … Continue Reading →
Banana Blast at Vera Pizza – Jeddah
Banana Blast at Vera Pizza - Jeddah: Vera Pizza - Banana blast! I came across this restaurant write up from Jeddah Destinations magazine.  It looks and sounds divine I am going to try it.. Every so often … Continue Reading →
The Globe – Jeddah
The Globe - Jeddah: Last night we went with some friends to The Globe Lounge and Restaurant. I had bought 3 Cobones for 79 SR each normally would be 149SR. We arrived at The … Continue Reading →
Walking with Llama’s in Devon
Walking with Llama’s in Devon: Walking with Llama’s, Rain, clear blue skies, flowers and greenery, AWESOMELY BEAUTIFUL! I arrived at Heathrow Airport after a great flight with my light suitcase only weighing 10kg, and hand … Continue Reading →
Meet “Tails”
Meet “Tails”: Meet “Tails” our newest addition to our family. He has a very long tail with a kink at the end and long legs. Tails came to our house a few … Continue Reading →
SULTANATE OF OMAN the best kept secret of the middle east!
SULTANATE OF OMAN the best kept secret of the middle east!: What a beautiful place Oman is. The minute we arrived we were greeted at the airport with warm friendly smiles from the Oman airport staff. The airport was spotless, no … Continue Reading →
The Spirit of Malta
The Spirit of Malta: In October 2013 we went to  Malta.  I hadn’t done any research before we went. My husband had a friend in Australia that has an apartment there.  He said we … Continue Reading →
“Seychelles” Paradise Found!
“Seychelles” Paradise Found!: We were finally on our way to paradise. Having flown from Jeddah to Dubai, we had a wait of 2 hours before getting on the plane to Male (Seychelles). It … Continue Reading →
Arts & Crafts on the Compound
Arts & Crafts on the Compound:   Living life as an expat is all about GRATITUDE and ATTITUDE . You have to embrace and accept  where you are not fight it and find fault with everything. The key … Continue Reading →
Jeddah’s Very First “Quilt Exhibition” – May 7th and 8th 2014
Jeddah’s Very First “Quilt Exhibition” - May 7th and 8th 2014: The “Jeddah Bees Quilting Guild” are very proud and excited to announce Jeddah’s very first quilting exhibition. This event is not to be missed. Place:      The House of … Continue Reading →
“Quilting Bees”First Ever Public Quilt Exhibition in Jeddah
“Quilting Bees”First Ever Public Quilt Exhibition in Jeddah: All the “Quilting Bees” of Jeddah were very excited to be holding our first ever public Quilt Exhibition in Jeddah. A few of the ladies volunteered to set up the premises at the … Continue Reading →
BBC – Travel Interview with Lindsey Galloway – Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
BBC - Travel Interview with Lindsey Galloway - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Lindsey Galloway from BBC - Travel emailed me and asked if I would be willing to do an interview about what it is like living in Jeddah. She had read … Continue Reading →
“Sleysla Centre” Traditional Saudi Handicrafts in Jeddah
“Sleysla Centre” Traditional Saudi Handicrafts in Jeddah: Recently I organised a trip on the bus from our compound to go to the” Sleysla Centre“, part of  the Al-Faisalya Women Welfare Society.  I had spoken to “Sanna” the head … Continue Reading →
A Turkish Delight – “Istanbul”
A Turkish Delight - “Istanbul”: Many of the expats here in Jeddah had told us that Istanbul was a beautiful place to go for a holiday. They were right! We were told about a little … Continue Reading →
The Pearl of the Mediterranean “Antalya”
The Pearl of the Mediterranean “Antalya”: Some friends of ours suggested we go to Antalya while we are in Turkey. We took their advice. We got Laila from Buruj Travel who we have used before to … Continue Reading →
Transylvania the home of “Dracula” – Romania
Transylvania the home of “Dracula” - Romania: Just about everyone knows of, has read or watched the horror story of “Dracula” written by  the Irish novelist Bram Stoker. Some even ask the question was he REAL or … Continue Reading →
Morocco The Melting Pot of Culture
Morocco The Melting Pot of Culture: After finally arriving at Marrakech airport we proceeded to get our bags.  It was very quiet in the airport, there weren’t many tourist at all. We got outside and walked up … Continue Reading →
Parenting Workshops
Parenting Workshops: A series of Parenting Workshops will be conducted by  Patricia Rocha PHD , who is a qualified Psychologist and specialises in Marriage and Family therapy. Her role is to support parents … Continue Reading →
Meet the Man behind “3N” in Jeddah
Meet the Man behind “3N” in Jeddah: What is 3N I hear you say? Well until yesterday I possibly would never have known. It was one of the most amazing and exciting experiences I have had. Not … Continue Reading →
Afghan Souq – near Al Balad
Afghan Souq - near Al Balad: Recently we went on a tour to the Afghan Souq with Bander from “Nomad Tours“.  Having been on tours with Bander before I was looking forward to it.  However it … Continue Reading →
Road Trip to Madain Saleh, Tabuk and Al Wajh
Road Trip to Madain Saleh, Tabuk and Al Wajh: Having wanted to go to Madain Saleh for a long time, we thought lets do a road trip and explore more of Saudi Arabia. Russ got busy and got maps out … Continue Reading →
Jordan “Absolute Must See”
Jordan “Absolute Must See”: A very good friend of mine had lived in Aqaba as an expat, she had raved about Jordan to me many times. Having lived in the middle East for nearly … Continue Reading →
“Spain” - The Annual Feria in Seville: Had a great time catching up with and staying with my friend Chris and her hubby in Deavon in the Uk. The weather was cool and all the trees and … Continue Reading →
Road Trip - Wine Tasting from Portugal - Seville: Russ was away on a road trip with a friend and sent me an sms. “You should get on a plane and come here, you are going to luv this … Continue Reading →
“Sew Craftsy” - New Adventure: It has been a while since I have posted anything. Our time in Jeddah came to an end in March 2016. Living in Jeddah was a fantastic experience that will … Continue Reading →
And Sew it begins: Finally I have now made a new webpage for “Sew Craftsy”  Just need a few more tweaks. Happy to say that I am back into sewing and loving it.   … Continue Reading →

10 Things you Need to Know About Living in Jeddah Saudia Arabia

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 17/12/2021
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  Thanks to all those people who supported me by leaving comments about this blog. Because of you I won Silver. 🙂   In 2012 my husband’s was approached by … Continue Reading →

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