Susie of Arabia
@khsusan
American expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
6
Contacts
4
About me
American
Lives in Jeddah
Speaks English, some Spanish, some Arabic
Registration: 01 February 2008
About
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
My Saudi husband and I actually retired to KSA. Most people move here to work and then go back to their homelands.
Journalism
There is plenty to do all the time. The Red Sea offers lots of activities. The people of Saudi Arabia are among the friendliest, kindest and most generous I have ever met anywhere. The photography opportunities are endless. Food - great restaurants, fresh seafood - Jeddah is a Foodie's paradise.
* It's very hot. Having to wear the abaya makes it even hotter. * It's very dusty. There is construction going on all over the city and it makes a mess. * Traffic is a nightmare. Many roads are blocked for no apparent reason which makes getting places take twice as long as it needs to.
Saudi Arabia
USA
Activity
Retiring in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Saudi Arabia? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, ...
Dear Priscilla - This whole topic is just plain stupid. Only Saudi citizens can retire in Saudi Arabia. Once foreign workers retire, they are forced to leave Saudi Arabia for good. I would suggest deleting this whole thread because it makes you ... Read More
Following fashion in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, Do you follow fashion trends in Saudi Arabia? Every country and every culture has its own dress code. As far as you are concerned, have you changed the way you dress? Can one easily find fashion boutiques in Saudi Arabia? Are clothes ...
I've seen women's fashion change in the nine years that I have been living in Saudi Arabia. Abayas in Jeddah have really changed. The first few years only black abayas with maybe a little colored trim or embellishments could be found. And ... Read More
Knowing other ladies in jeddah by Catalina0710
Hello , Are there any moms , or ladies in general, interested in knowing other expats? Would really like to make some friends. I'm in jeddah since a while and it's getting very annoying not knowing anyone. Thanks.
There is the BWG / British Womens Group that has a monthly breakfast where you can meet lots of other ladies, young and old. There is also a Facebook group called Susie of Arabia with a lot of members in Jeddah who are in the same boat as you. ... Read More
Susie of Arabia by khsusan
Hi! I am an American woman who just moved to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a few months ago with my husband and son. We do not live in a compound. My husband is originally from here and wanted to move back here after 30 years in the states. We met at ...
Thanks - take a look and let me know if you have any questions. Read More
Susie of Arabia
Hi! I am an American woman who just moved to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a few months ago with my husband and son. We do not live in a compound. My husband is originally from here and wanted to move back here after 30 years in the states. We met at ... Read More