ReLLeK
American expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
97
Contacts
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About me
American
Lives in Taif
Speaks English, Thai, Korean, Arabic
Registration: 27 April 2015
About
Occupation
I am Employed.
My expat journey
Taif, Saudi Arabia
Invest well, work hard, travel ALOT (in and out of Kingdom), future planning, work online, produce film and music, write for film, sing more.
Tech. English Instructor
Taif is great. The weather alone makes it (hands down) one of the best locales in the Kingdom. It's proximity to Jeddah, desert spots and interesting, culturally-rich activities make it an all around good place to be.
lightning knocked out my satt tv and internet :p
Isaan, Thailand
Travel more, hang out in local hot spots, speak Thai as much as possible. More islands, more jungle.
English teacher
Issan is awesome.
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Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Ran a successful side project (business) on-compound regarding social activities. Sang in yet another band. Traveled a fair bit in-Kingdom and hung out with a lot of Cadets (students).
Tech. English Instructor Curriculum Development for Saudi Royal Air Force
Near Bahrain and Dubai. Cool people (locals), great compounds.
I liked it, overall.
Seoul, South Korea
Taught privately, exclusively for 1/2 a year. Traveled to all 6 major mountain peaks in the country and climbed them all. Became more accomplished in the Korean language.
English teacher
Bundang is a nice area to live in. Kimchi.
I loved it.
Bangkok, Thailand
Got University teaching experience, completed visiting all 77 Thai provinces, worked as a full-time singer in a rock band for a solid year.
English Instructor / Lecturer
fun
traffic
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Studied Arabic, moved up the ladder at work, made new friends, sang in a band, hiked and camped in the desert a lot.
English teacher Academic Director
Surrounded by desert.
traffic
Bangkok, Thailand
Camp and hike alone (for up to a month) in the Thai jungles (North of Bangkok) near to and within Khao Yai National Park
English teacher
Thailand? everything
traffic in Bangkok was ....a challenge. A jungle in and of itself.
Daegu, South Korea
Hiking numerous mountains and coastline.
English teacher
loved everything about it.
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Daejon, South Korea
Camping, hiking mountains, exploring.
English teacher
I liked everything about it. Free apt. nice job, cool peeps. It was my first year abroad. Great Natl. parks nearby my home.
I liked everything about Daejon.
USA
Activity
Personal Vehicle over border(s) by ReLLeK
Greets folks, I'm getting ready to ask for local military assistance on this issue but thought someone here may be able to give me some handy info. I'd like to cross the border to the UAE & then go on to Oman this coming Hajj break. I ...
Ahhh, but I DID thank him....and I thank you (again) too. :p Read More
Personal Vehicle over border(s) by ReLLeK
Greets folks, I'm getting ready to ask for local military assistance on this issue but thought someone here may be able to give me some handy info. I'd like to cross the border to the UAE & then go on to Oman this coming Hajj break. I ...
Thanks, but....we used to have a paper (I guess it was a Triplet) to cross into Bahrain several years ago. Each car in the carpool had one...occasionally it'd need to be updated, etc. but I didn't know much about it because it was company ... Read More
Personal Vehicle over border(s) by ReLLeK
Greets folks, I'm getting ready to ask for local military assistance on this issue but thought someone here may be able to give me some handy info. I'd like to cross the border to the UAE & then go on to Oman this coming Hajj break. I ...
Thanks Hamudi, But do you know anything about getting the permission paper(?) or...I don't know what to call it. There's a paper issued by the Saudi govt. allowing that vehicle to cross borders, etc. Anything there? Cheers Read More
Personal Vehicle over border(s)
Greets folks, I'm getting ready to ask for local military assistance on this issue but thought someone here may be able to give me some handy info. I'd like to cross the border to the UAE & then go on to Oman this coming Hajj break. I ... Read More
Sports in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The Olympic Games are now just a few days away and we would like to talk about sports. What sports are the most popular and/or unusual in Saudi Arabia? Are sports facilities easily accessible there? Where and how can one ...
^ Do you know of a good Martial Arts supply store in Jeddah, MasterH? I'm looking for a Large floor mat. Suitable for Judo-Type throws. In Taif, there are only small ones. Read More
"Bored to death" by monicaloca
I really feel so boring here!
embassy parties, compound parties, compound music fests (concerts), Hash Harriers, softball (and other sports) tournaments, shopping, scuba, boating, private beaches (yes, gals wear bikinis), desert excursions, desert parties, camping, fishing, ... Read More
Sports in Saudi Arabia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The Olympic Games are now just a few days away and we would like to talk about sports. What sports are the most popular and/or unusual in Saudi Arabia? Are sports facilities easily accessible there? Where and how can one ...
Anyone know of a good Martial Arts Supply store? In either Jeddah or Riyadh? thanks Read More
Tattoo in jeddah by Kholoud.a
Hi I'm looking for someone ( male or female ) who make tattoo in jeddah..if any one know please tell me. Regards
I wouldn't assume any potential tattoo "shops" here in the KSA are going to be properly licensed, therefore they won't be monitored and would most likely lack cleanliness and health-safety issues that you may encounter. In ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Saudi Arabia by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Saudi Arabia: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
^ that's me. guess I'm doing ok. :) Read More
Insurance coverage in Saudi Arabia by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Saudi Arabia: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance ...
AXA for car (with blood money coverage of 3) and all occupants. Read More
How to find out about a Party? by lola20
Does anyone have an idea how to go to a party or how to find one cuz im bored as hell nd wanna have fun?
They're called "compounds." You must know someone who knows someone who knows someone, no? network = net thru work ;) good luck Read More
Funny job interview by bookedout21
You guys are gonna laugh when you hear this I think. I put my resume on some ESL teaching website to get a job in the Middle East. The first call I got was from someone claiming to be a Doctor who works at a school with what I understood to be ...
^ Dammam is kinda' the pits, ime. Down the road, Khobar / Dhahran are both better. Read More
Stay Warned: Right from behind the wheel to behind bars by TheLegendLeads
I have been waiting for it and it's here now on the news: Reference: http://www.arabnews.com/featured/news/893016 24-hour jail for using cell while ...
Move is good but implementation will be only for expats not for local population as usual.ya think ... have u ever been to a holding ? You'll find good amount of Saudis in there as much as expats xoxoAgree with hamudi. Got plenty of Saudi ... Read More
Job Offer Need help if it's good enough to move to KSA by rareshine
What are you asking specifically?/if double your salary is good enough to take the offer? Do you really need someone else to confirm it!!?
doubling your salary (in any case) is hard NOT to see positively. Right off the bat I'd say "Yes. It looks like a pretty good offer to me." Are you aware of what the going rate (salary) is for other Indians in the Kingdom with the ... Read More