reflections in the sand
This is a blog reflecting my perceptions and experiences in Saudi Arabia, everything from food, culture and society, education, and the (sometimes) rapid changes going on in this country. I think there are many misconceptions (or perhaps incomplete perceptions) surrounding Saudi Arabia and its people. I hope this blog will help to bring a different perspective regarding this fascinating nation.
tags: culture, Saudi Arabia, society


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I am Canadian and my husband is Saudi. We divide our time between Canada and Saudi Arabia, doing our best to make the most of both worlds!
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Want your change? Have some gum instead.
Posted on 28/03/2013
I really hate pennies. They are smelly, fussy, and add unnecessary weight. When I lived in Switzerland, I thought it was so great that all the prices were rounded to the nearest 0.05 CHF....
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At the airport
Posted on 26/03/2013
Although the restrictions can be stifling, I have identified a few perks of being female living in Saudi. (Of course, some of these “perks” are likely also associated with...
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Matchmaking, Saudi style
Posted on 07/03/2013
The other day, as I was chatting with a new acquaintance of mine, I found myself wondering, what’s her last name? does she come from a nice family? should I introduce her to...
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You know you’ve been Saudi-ized when …
Posted on 21/02/2013
I know I have been quite lax about updating this blog, and to my faithful readers – all 10 of you – I do apologize. In thinking about why I may have been less inspired to keep...
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Ostriches in Saudi Arabia
Posted on 04/11/2012
I saw a video today that reminded me of something I spotted in a Carrefour (grocery store) in Riyadh 4 years ago: Local ostrich?!?! … I never knew that ostriches could be found in...
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Saudi women in the Olympics – a true reflection of...
Posted on 28/07/2012
A lot has been made this year about the fact that Saudi women were finally allowed to join the Saudi Olympic team. However, I have difficulty being excited or encouraged by this step...
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Occupational hazards of reporters for state-run media
Posted on 09/06/2012
It’s not easy being a reporter on the ground these days in the Arab world. Camelman shared with me some YouTube video posts of two recent examples of reporters from state-controlled...
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Protest to Release Detainees in Riyadh Mall
Posted on 08/06/2012
Reblogged from Saudi Jeans: Relatives of political detainees held a small protest in Riyadh Wednesday night, photos and videos posted to social media sites showed. The protest took place...
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Manal Al-Sharif at the Oslo Freedom Forum
Posted on 24/05/2012
It’s been about a year since the Women2Drive campaign was launched with Manal al-Sharif getting behind the wheel of a car and driving in the streets of Khobar in eastern Saudi Arabia....
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