ginoexpatksa
Canadian expat in Saudi Arabia
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Jeddah
Speaks English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Intermediate German and Arabic.
Registration: 02 October 2014
Moving to Saudi Arabia with your family by Bhavna
Hello everybody, When settling abroad with your spouse and children, the expatriation process requires an extensive preparation. What are the considerations to take into account when moving to Saudi Arabia with your family? What challenges have ...
That's not the point! The point is that in my five years living here, I had never hear anyone say the way you said! I was just making a light remark! You are right... That's why I am leaving! Can't be happy here! Just can't handle ... Read More
Moving to Saudi Arabia with your family by Bhavna
Hello everybody, When settling abroad with your spouse and children, the expatriation process requires an extensive preparation. What are the considerations to take into account when moving to Saudi Arabia with your family? What challenges have ...
Wow! Mr. Khan, you almost make me fell like staying for another ten years! Hmmm... No.. Not really!!! Actually... Not at all!! You're the first person I've heard describe KSA as "So nice to live here!" -- And from your last name, ... Read More
Moving to Saudi Arabia with your family by Bhavna
Hello everybody, When settling abroad with your spouse and children, the expatriation process requires an extensive preparation. What are the considerations to take into account when moving to Saudi Arabia with your family? What challenges have ...
Honestly! Islam as a religion is deeply moving and beautiful, and one that I have found most peace and sense of truthfulness! Without getting in any deeper discussion on this, I believe the human factor spoils any religion. It is my personal view as ... Read More
Moving to Saudi Arabia with your family by Bhavna
Hello everybody, When settling abroad with your spouse and children, the expatriation process requires an extensive preparation. What are the considerations to take into account when moving to Saudi Arabia with your family? What challenges have ...
Well... Unfortunately, the experience will vary dramatically depending on the passport your family holds. Sad, but true! The way you're treated here depends heavily on your nationality! Issues will vary depending on how big your family is, ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Saudi Arabia? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Hi Priscilla, When I first came to Saudi Arabia, I had lots of misconceptions that quickly dissipated. For example,.. I was skeptical of the safety aspect. Mainly due to the media blasts about Saudi Arabia. All the negative stuff like inequality ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Saudi Arabia by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Saudi ...
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!! This is too funny!!!!!!!!! Rolling on the floor here folks!!! Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Saudi Arabia by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Saudi ...
Just to clarify my point on businesses operating time: The only business open all day are banks until around the afternoon prayer, most other businesses with the exception of food places open after Al Magteb which is the evening prayer. I said 7:30 ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Saudi Arabia by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Saudi ...
This one kills me, and I have learned to speak up! --- I am in line at the bank, waiting behind the Pakistanis, Indians, Philippinos and Bagalis... Maily the people who do the real work in this country... And a Saudi walks in fully dressed as if we ... Read More
Living life to the full.....top 10 by Daisymurphy
Hello all, if someone were to ask what are the top ten things to do/see/experience whilst in Saudi, what would your suggestions be?
Thanks mate! I am one of those without the motor (commonly referred as Free-flying). I guess a trip to Abha is in the works for me! Read More
Living life to the full.....top 10 by Daisymurphy
Hello all, if someone were to ask what are the top ten things to do/see/experience whilst in Saudi, what would your suggestions be?
Paragliding???? I am a paraglider!!! Where??? Where??? Please tell me where??? Read More
Living life to the full.....top 10 by Daisymurphy
Hello all, if someone were to ask what are the top ten things to do/see/experience whilst in Saudi, what would your suggestions be?
Not much! Skip Saudia and go to Dubai! Just work in Saudi and live your life to the fullest in Dubai, U.A.E. Actually to be fair, there are a few places you can visit in Saudi Arabia that are nice, but the term "Living Life to the ... Read More
Traveling to new countries. by Rabei93
If you would visit a new country, which one would it be and why ?
Nepal: because of its amazing mountains! I am am a flier paraglider. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Saudi Arabia by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Saudi ...
I love Philippinos! Great people! And yes... He pointed out something real! You could get into a lot of trouble for breaking Ramadan rules. All eateries are closed during Ramadan until after the prayer they are supposed to eat! Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Saudi Arabia by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Saudi ...
Yes Muhammad Shahid Inam... I know! I am so impressed everyday how Saudis go out of their way to make sure every expat indiscriminately of ethnical background go ahead of them while driving in traffic! I feel as fuzzy as a teddy bear at Christmas ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Saudi Arabia by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Saudi ...
The biggest problem I encountered in Saudi Arabia upon arriving was the fact that most business don't open until at least after the evening prayer (these days after 7:30 p.m.). And to make things more challenging I was stopped from entering ... Read More
Paragliding by Horst
Hi, I'm a freshman from Germany, does anybody know anything about paragliding in Saudi-Arabia, specially near Jeddah? I'm trying to get in touch with people I can meet and explore too. Horst
I paraglide off mountains. What they have accross from Red See Mall is something called paramotoring. I need a mountain with high enough elevation so I can take off and fly! Read More
Paragliding by Horst
Hi, I'm a freshman from Germany, does anybody know anything about paragliding in Saudi-Arabia, specially near Jeddah? I'm trying to get in touch with people I can meet and explore too. Horst
Hi Horst... Any luck with paragliding in KSA? I know of Abha. I am in Jeddah and would love to fly my gliders as well in KSA. I am from Canada. Taif has a beautiful take-offs point, but although I was very tempted, I am uncertain whether if we are ... Read More
Driving in Saudi Arabia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Saudi Arabia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Please Mrthoth. Let's NOT suggest now and assume that the mess in KSA driving and traffic is caused by Indians and Pakistanis!! That is a total joke and nonsense!! Any countrymen who comes from a place where driving standards are bad in the ... Read More
Driving in Saudi Arabia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Saudi Arabia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the driving ...
Hello group, My advice is don't drive at all! After three years living in Saudi Arabia, I have seen it all and lost too many students and friends to the madness of driving in KSA. Every year I lose a student, or a student's immediate family ... Read More