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 →
Expats living in Jeddah. Its culture, shopping, places to go and things to do.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →