Following is an excerpt from my upcoming ebook, Living in Saudi Arabia; The Early Years. The Portal Was Open Thursday, February 04, 2010 A few days back I was standing in line in the produce section of LuLu's. There is an area in which you can have your fresh pineapples, peeled and sliced for … [Read more...]
Living In Saudi Arabia: What Should I Bring?
May 18, 2014 By
What should I bring with me to Saudi Arabia? When it comes to people wanting tips on moving to Saudi Arabia, this is the number one question that I receive. In this video I answer that question. You may be surprised at the … [Read more...]
You Know You’ve Been Living in Saudi Arabia…
March 6, 2014 By
I just came across this while editing my eBook Black Chick in Saudi - The Early Years. When I first made the decision to join my husband in Saudi Arabia, like everyone else, I started to do some research. During that time, I came across this piece. I thought it was funny, though at the time, I … [Read more...]
Black American Living in Saudi Arabia
February 26, 2014 By
"What is it like for African-Americans in Saudi Arabia?" "How have you been treated?" "As a Black woman how are you accepted?" I frequently receive emails with these types of questions. Too many really. Not in the sense that I mind answering, but in the sense that it's a damn shame we still … [Read more...]
[VIDEO] Female Expat in Saudi Arabia – It’s Not That Bad
July 29, 2012 By
It's been almost a year since I recorded this video. I made it for Terri Davis-Merchant for Expat Week on her blog; Try Anything Once. This video is short piece about what it feels like for me being an expat, and a woman living in Saudi Arabia. You may be surprised to find that for me being a … [Read more...]
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; My Trip of Firsts
June 2, 2012 By
Jeddah the gateway to Mecca is said to be the largest cultural melting pot in the world, and that this is the reason for its chilled vibe. I don't know if this is true, but I do know that in the almost 4 yeas that I've lived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that those 3 days I spent in Jeddah were … [Read more...]
Video: Black Chick in Saudi: My Abaya
August 6, 2011 By
This is a video about me shopping for an Abaya in Saudi Arabia. You can read the entire story here: Black Chick in Saudi The thing is, most "western" women (who aren't Muslim) who move to Saudi Arabia, has to get used to the concept of the abaya. I think the reason for this is that it represents … [Read more...]
Photography: Shaybah, Ash Sharqiyah, Saudi Arabia
November 15, 2010 By
I have never seen anything like Shaybah. Yea...I've seen sand dunes on photos and television, but here they were now, live and in living color, and they are indeed one of nature's wonder to behold. The sand is fine, soft and range in colors from light tan to a burnt orange. The only thing located … [Read more...]
My 1st Year Living in Saudi Arabia
January 26, 2010 By
December 28th was my 1 year anniversary for living in Saudi Arabia. During that time, I received a lot of questions about living here. I answer some of those questions in this video. The 1st year was dedicated really to my just adjusting to the environment, and just surviving. There was a lot … [Read more...]
Black Chick in Saudi
January 7, 2010 By
If you'd like regular information about my life in Saudi Arabia and my travels throughout Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, check out my blog Black Chick in Saudi. … [Read more...]