"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] My Expat Life in Saudi Arabia…
March 31, 2013 By
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Living in Saudi Arabia is definitely different than living in the United States. People are always interested in what is going on in this country. I think it's because the country is a closed door to most of the outside world. Saudi Arabia does not care about your tourist dollars, and seemingly, … [Read more...]
Top 5 Most Popular Posts For 2012
December 30, 2012 By
The following posts were my most popular posts for 2012. It truly is a trip down memory lane considering that none were written in 2012. These winners are full of some of my best and favorite travel photos. I must point out that I took the top 5, which of course is totally unfair to the posts I … [Read more...]
Photo Tour: My Favorite Travel Photos 2012
December 27, 2012 By
I did a lot of traveling this year. When I broke it all down; it turns out in 2012 I was living out of a suitcase 7 out of the 12 months. Which is better (or worse, depending on your perspective) than 2011 where I lived out of a suitcase for 9 months. My trajectory this year started in January … [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...]