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Susie of Arabia
http://susieofarabia.wordpress.com/
This is a daily photo blog from an ex-pat living in Saudi Arabia. The photos range from ordinary to extraordinary and try to show snippets of life in this exotic land.
- Added on: May 31st, 2008
- Country: Saudi Arabia
- Language: English
- Author: Susie of Arabia
- Listed in: Photography Culture
- Tags: Culture life photos Middle East saudi arabia jeddah
Recent Posts
My World: Fair Warning
When one travels to another country, it’s advisable to be aware of that country’s laws, culture, and customs. Before the plane lands in Saudi Arabia, flight attendants distribute a Landing/Entry Card for visitors to fill out and present...
Bag Lady
There are many African men and women who travel to Saudi Arabia for the religious pilgrimmage, called the Hajj, and then end up staying on in the country in search of a better life than they had back in their native countries. For many, it is a mea...
Colorful Clean Up Guy
Many of the foreign workers in Jeddah hold menial labor jobs, such as cleaning up the streets of the city. The workers are dressed in colored uniforms which match the color of the large wheeled trash cans they escort along the streets. One of the ...
Yummy Sambusa
One of my favorite foods here in Saudi Arabia is similar to an eggroll – it’s called Sambusa. They are usually stuffed with a ground meat mixture with onion and other flavorful spices. The outside can be made out of different types of ...
Blue Neon Building
There’s no doubt about it – Saudis love neon. Many building are lit up dramatically at night in colorful neon lights. And it’s not just limited to businesses – many of the lit up buildings are residential. Posted in Archi...
The Simpsons in Arabic
Many American TV shows are shown via satellite in Saudi Arabia, and lots of the shows have Arabic sub-titles. Here you can see Bart Simpson with the Arabic sub-titles. Also, many American or British commericials are dubbed over with Arabic speakin...
