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| non-muslim men & women in jeddah | 7/11/2008 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I'd like to know if there are motels in jeddah where men & women can go and spend the night, that ...
A: Nowhere in Saudi Arabia is it appropriate for an unmarried man and women to spend time alone ...
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| Desperate! need to get to Jeddah | 4/18/2008 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: ..I am a single english women with a fiancee in Jeddah, we have managed to have a huge falling out ...
A: I do not think there is a way for you to go visit your fiance. The only way to get into Saudi is ...
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| Nannying in Saudi Arabia | 3/11/2008 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I am a 25 year old New Zealander wanting to apply for a nannying job in Saudi Arabia... I have done ...
A: I agree with your friends. I think you would be way in over your head going to Saudi by yourself. ...
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| Employment Questions | 10/15/2007 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: Good Day. Thank you for taking the time to read through my mail. I am an Retail Operations Manager ...
A: I am not sure if it would take longer for anyone to get back to you during the Muslim religious ...
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| Saudi Arabian foods | 8/16/2007 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I have a group of Saudi Arabians coming over to Scotland and have been asked to provide a buffet ...
A: Well, to start, do not serve any pork, shellfish, or alcohol. These foods are banned by Islam and ...
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| finding work+fun | 6/19/2007 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: i just wanted to say how wonderfull it was to read some of the Q's and A's on saudi, i am a british ...
A: Unfortunately, the only work you'll be able to get is working as a teacher or nurse. Now, since you ...
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| food and drink in Yanbu | 6/9/2007 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: Our family is thinking of living in Yanbu as teachers at an international school. I would love to ...
A: Well, the grocery stores are different. When I lived there, a grocery store was about the size of ...
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| ? | 1/1/2007 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I just wanted to know how you would get a westner to show to a private or secluded beach? And do ...
A: The only way to find a private/secluded beach is to befriend a westerner and have them show it to ...
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| abaya | 11/9/2006 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I live in Miami Fl. and will be going to KSA tomorrow. i need an abaya. where can I buy it?
A: Wow, tomorrow? I do not know of where you can buy this with such short notice. I would suggest ...
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| Women's Dress in Jeddah (and other areas) | 8/21/2006 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I live in the USA but plan to visit KSA soon. I have two black abayas but I don't know what color ...
A: Oh you brave and lucky person! Having the abayas ahead of time is a great plan. You will notice ...
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| Saudi Arabia/local food and drink | 2/17/2005 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: What is the local drink and food in Saudi Arabia.
A: Local food and drink? That's hard to say. I can tell you what they DON'T eat and drink. All ...
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| children'e behaviour and foreign nannies | 12/19/2004 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: I am from Finnland and write an M.A. dissertation about the influence of foreign nannies on ...
A: I can't help you very much. When I lived in Saudi, I knew one family who had a housemaid - and only ...
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| climate in Saudi Arabia | 4/27/2004 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: What is the climate in Sadi Arabia
A: Its hot. I lived there for nearly four years. The coldest I remember was 55F in winter! However, ...
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| Travel and Laws | 3/15/2004 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: Actually, I am not going, but I am advising some who are. I have a couple more specific questions. ...
A: I am not sure I understand what you mean by "finding something and taking it to a museum." Could ...
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| Travel and Laws | 3/9/2004 | Lauren Gilkey |
Q: Lauren, I am interested in finding out unfamiliar laws that a traveler from the United States ...
A: Well, some of the laws may be quite shocking when you travel to Saudi. Where do I begin? 1. ...
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