pajaroflor
American expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
American
Lives in Jeddah
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 21 March 2012
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chia seeds at airport by Samanthannah
Hi everyone! How is Jeddah customs with allowing seeds in checked in lugages? I plan to bring chia seeds as i mix it up with some of my foods. I'm not sure where I could buy them in the city since this is my first time! Any input is ...
Nomprob w chia seeds. You can buy them in JED easily! As well a flax seed, quinoa and more... i suggest if u use spices bring organic supplies!!! And superfood powders like Maca etc ... very expensive here and in UAE. Fyi NUTMEG is banned, google ... Read More
Can I jog on the street? by leemoispace
I'm chinese and I'm new here in Jeddah and I love jogging a lot. What should I pay attention to if I want to jog in the morning? Like Wearing long trousers? Taking my passport with me? Or I'd better work out on the ...
FYI , some local women even jog w abayas ( cloak) and head scarf on! Better to wear sports pants or long shorts when you run here... The corniche is a great route but check out Jeddah running collective JRC I'm a woman and managed to do many ... Read More
Essentials to live in Saudi Arabia by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Saudi Arabia, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Saudi Arabia? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you ...
No kids? Singles or couples... Bring: important papers, whatever family pics, and special personal products, products like special hard to get organic/ GMO free/ etc ingredients and supplies, silly to Mention but not Vanilla extract for obvious ... Read More
Help: Jeddah Compounds by Missravenor
Hello! I'm new here but I need some help. For the past couple of weeks I've been looking for a 3BR villa (or apartment, if there's any) in a compound for the price range of 80k to 100k (preferably under 100k). So far I've been lucky ...
Try in the Al Rawdah District with lots of smaller 'compounds' like Bellevue2 ( Marwan street) etc. there various there and my fiends live the area. I don't live there but visit others often... It's a decent neighboorhood!! Read More
used clothes by guestposter525
Hello everyone what do you guys do with used clothes?? is there a oxfam in jeddah??
Please support Mawakeb Alajer in the al khaladiya district near Saudi city Compound ... Just around the corner from a fabulous women's salon Manna... They support an orphanage and this converted villa is staffed by the older orphanage female ... Read More
Dirt bike and/or 4 wheeler by Rigger64
This may sound sophomoric but being as KSA is a dry, (not-completely) but desert country are there any good places to ride dirt bikes or 4-wheelers around Jeddah? Any clubs, etc.... I'm torn between dirt bikes or jet skis and am leaning ...
Try Jeddah jeepers... Nomad.com , InterNations of Jeddah... Read More
Compound in Jeddah to rent in by Elsievro
Good day all, my husband arrived in Jeddah last week, we are looking for a villa in a nice compound with 2 or 3 bedrooms and private garden if possible. Im also not sure what is cheap and what is expensive there. We are looking to rent in Jeddah or ...
Not til July supposedly... A 2br and a 3br. Not sure if someone else has put cash deposit already. Check out Makarim Residences Rawdhah.. Really really nice property! It's a 28 unit or so compound. Good luck. Read More
Taxi Modus in Jeddah(Hold-Up) by saudiexpats
Hi everybody, Just want to share my experience in Jeddah just today afternoon, while I'm taking a Taxi going from my place to point B, a Cab stop in front of me and asked where will i go, and told him I'm going to your direction and I'll give 5 ...
Not at all- people need to be more street smart. On the contrary, I'm quite well adjusted after 5 years of travel to and through Jeddah and now living here for more extended periods of time. I've taken cabs in NYC, DC, Madrid, Barcelona,Guatemala ... Read More
Taxi Modus in Jeddah(Hold-Up) by saudiexpats
Hi everybody, Just want to share my experience in Jeddah just today afternoon, while I'm taking a Taxi going from my place to point B, a Cab stop in front of me and asked where will i go, and told him I'm going to your direction and I'll give 5 ...
NEVER EVER GET INTO CAN WITHOUT AGREEING TO THE FINAL FARE. Always try to have a few small bills. SHARING A CAB.? Don't. The most to pay a cab is 50 SAR from AIRPORT to Balad area. Íæż½ã½ãs have been screwed time and time again for fares ranging ... Read More
Merry Christmas to All in the Magic Kingdom!
I just want to send this open greeting to tell you folks how I appreciated all the advice over 4 years ..... I'm on vacation until the end of January but I will be back... ahmadaq Trape Allie blackcat.... Bless you! And Happy New Year too! Ho Ho Ho ... Read More
Silver Sands Beach by rookie84
Hello fellow expats! I finally brought my wife to Jeddah 3 days ago and we want to spend some time on a western beach when we are free. I heard about Silver Sands a lot but some people told me they only let people with white skin in, but we are both ...
Hi dear! It's 25oC and quite comfortable. I'd say October to end of Feb is low 30oC day and mid to low 20's in the pm. Honestly, is summer wardrobe is all you really need . However the blasting AC might actually cause you to catch a chill! Don't ... Read More
Best Dates in Jeddah by RyanAn
Hi everyone, I need to shop for the best dates quality before I travel back home. I live in Jeddah in the hamra district, is there any shop nearby that sells very good dates quality. I am looking for the khodry dates as the main ones to purchase ...
I was gifted Al Madinah dates and that's how I came to love them...I think you should go by your taste buds dear! Ahmadaq suggested I go to Bateel and Talah for the packaging but I'm a foodie and dates from the market work for me!!! Read More
Best Dates in Jeddah by RyanAn
Hi everyone, I need to shop for the best dates quality before I travel back home. I live in Jeddah in the hamra district, is there any shop nearby that sells very good dates quality. I am looking for the khodry dates as the main ones to purchase ...
If you don't care about the lovely packaging... The go to the grocery store at ask for MADINAH dates by weight they are awesome! Otherwise they also sell prepackage ones.. Sukary etc...there are stores that specialize in lovely packaging of good ... Read More
Women's Plus Size Shopping by lsmith75
Hello, I am a plus size lady coming to live in Jeddah. If I am thinking in terms of a range of 14-20 in US sizes will I be able to find my size shopping. I live in Korea and these past few years the only thing I find are socks and accessories! Is ...
So can a bikini be bought in Jeddah? Read More