Saudi Arabia: More Answers about Having a Housemaid

Posted on February 3, 2012 by American Bedu

An American Bedu reader sent me some great questions about having a housemaid.  I’m sharing these questions along with my own answers. It is very common for Saudis and expatriate families to engage a housemaid whether full time or part time.  The culture and lifestyle in Saudi Arabia is different than that of Western countries [...]

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Saudi Arabia: A Surprise on a Saudi Aircraft…or not?

Posted on January 6, 2012 by American Bedu

 

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Saudi Arabia: A Year End Review of American Bedu

Posted on December 31, 2011 by American Bedu

2011 has been quite a year!  American Bedu has prospered.  2011 saw American Bedu surpass 3 million hits and an increased reader base.  American Bedu has 412 subscribers who automatically receive new posts via email. What were the most popular or controversial posts of American Bedu during 2011?  Which posts had the highest number of [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Challenges of Small Appliances

Posted on September 28, 2011 by American Bedu

  I recently participated in a discussion with expatriate women married to Saudis and living in Saudi Arabia.  Saudi Arabia has a culture where many are accustomed to having part or full-time domestic help.  If one chooses to do much traditional Saudi or Arabic style cooking, most dishes require many ingredients which need to be [...]

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Saudi Arabia: The Bedu Room

Posted on September 20, 2011 by American Bedu

One thing I enjoyed very much in Saudi Arabia was how many Saudi homes would have a “Bedu room.”  The Bedu room is a simple room.  The floor is generally covered with small mats that are covered in the traditional fabric favored by the Beduions.  Oblong cushions generally align the walls.  This is a room [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Would couch-surfing work in the Kingdom?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by American Bedu

    A trend that is picking up momentum among adventurous travelers is couch-surfing.  Couch-surfing is where an individual opens up their home to someone who is traveling through the area.  The traveler may spend a day or may spend a few days.  The host agrees to provide the traveler with a place to stay.  [...]

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Saudi Arabia: A Non-Muslim is Invited to an Iftar

Posted on August 1, 2011 by American Bedu

    During the month of Ramadan iftar’s (breaking of the fast) become a special time.  Iftar’s can be shared events with family and close friends, even if some of the friends may not be Muslim.  It is an honor for a Muslim to share the rites of Ramadan.     If a Non-Muslim is [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Saudi Students Managing a Budget While Abroad for Education

Posted on July 30, 2011 by American Bedu

  For many Saudi students who are coming to the United States or elsewhere for the first time to live it can be initially intimidating and confusing on figuring out how to live and set a budget.  Of course where a student is living in the United States for example makes a big difference too.  [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Just Pack A Bag

Posted on July 29, 2011 by American Bedu

  American Bedu is pleased to endorse and follow the example of Noon and encourages American Bedu readers wherever you are to simply ‘pack a bag.’ I think Noon’s grassroots initiative is a wonderful way of making a big difference in someone’s life.  This is the perfect time to take the steps of packing your [...]

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Saudi Arabia: Can A Woman Have it All?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by American Bedu

  My age and generation are showing.  I would much prefer to have it all – husband, marriage, children and career!  But is that also because I was born and raised in the West where it is expected and anticipated that all is attainable?  A recent Arab News poll indicated that many Saudi women would [...]

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