Nina_01
Venezuelan expat in Saudi Arabia
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84
About me
Venezuelan
Speaks Spanish, English, Arabic
Registration: 13 October 2010
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
Hey Nina maybe you should get a di-humidifyer, paint your bedroom window in a lush rolling green fields landscape, go to the material souq and get some of their lovely vibrant clothes and as for the heartburn, stop eating such rich foods :D Only ... Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
1. I miss breathing fresh air.. Waking up to the smell morning dew.. I can sum it down by saying ''i miss not having the smell of sand in my noise at all times!!'' Damn these sandstorms! 2. Looking out the window to get a look at beautiful GREEN ... Read More
LADIES ONLY Coffee Morning Invitation by gowiththeflowUK
[b]大咖福利影院 LADIES COFFEE MORNING[/b] [b]Monday 21st March[/b] 09:30 until 12noon Eid Villas Compound [i](further details only once attendance confirmed and details exchanged)[/i] [b]r.s.v.p.[/b] by private message to gowiththeflowUK by Friday ...
Count me in! You know me!... Im talking about the restaurant get together. I'll PM you on the coffee morning gathering.Hey Nina, will you be coming to the coffee morning? Let me know later when I see you :)Hey GWF, i haven't gotten back to you ... Read More
LADIES ONLY Coffee Morning Invitation by gowiththeflowUK
[b]大咖福利影院 LADIES COFFEE MORNING[/b] [b]Monday 21st March[/b] 09:30 until 12noon Eid Villas Compound [i](further details only once attendance confirmed and details exchanged)[/i] [b]r.s.v.p.[/b] by private message to gowiththeflowUK by Friday ...
Count me in! You know me!... Im talking about the restaurant get together. I'll PM you on the coffee morning gathering. Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
Missing you all! :sosad: But loving the pork, driving and the cheers! :top::top::top::cheers: Shabby - :huh: Zara/Go - Ladies, I do like the new nick name! "Porky" MM needs to watch out, it may stick!We miss you too CAF!! I'd imagine you are ... Read More
Without too much thought - WHAT ARE YOU MISSING THE MOST, RIGHT NOW! by gowiththeflowUK
OK, here is a sharp and snappy post for the day - quick responses only please ...
I miss las Arepas, Empanadas, platano, patacon, ayaca, yuca, frescolita, y pirulin!!!!! Have i lost you? I drifted to Venezuela when i saw the question.. Read More
5 women die as car driven by one of them overturns - Saudi by gowiththeflowUK
Not sure if you had seen this article?
Oh lord.. That is devastating.. That should teach saudi gornment a lesson; they should start letting women drive in normal roads so that they could become better drivers. Read More
Halloween Parties by salmanthetauras
Hi there, Is there any Halloween party in Riyadh?? I know it sounds bit different but I guess there is no harm in asking?? Regards Salman
I love halloween parties. If any parties come up, please let me be the first to know. And i feel like I shouldn't really be asking you but i need a big massive favor, i really don't like to ask, and i wouldn't ask if i wasn't desperate but..... ... Read More
Cute girl friends by true.to.life
Those people are very fortunate, who has a Cute Girlfriend in their life. We find it difficult to express our gratitude for our friends and we realize their worth when they move away from us......!!!!
What triggers my curiousity even more is how the hell is he feeling now after all the mocking... I mean you would think he would save up some of the dignity left in him by deleting the post.. But I guess its true when ppl say 'Your misery is my ... Read More
Long Distance Calls NA by amegy
A friend suggested this product: magicjack.com/6/index.asp Has anyone tried it or any similar products? Any thoughts! My understanding is that in order to have a clear call connection, one would need a high speed internet connection (1Mbps or ...
Rynga is even cheaper than Skype. Go to rynga.com and check the rates. There are countries that are totally for free. Not even a cent for a sec. ;) Read More
Cute girl friends by true.to.life
Those people are very fortunate, who has a Cute Girlfriend in their life. We find it difficult to express our gratitude for our friends and we realize their worth when they move away from us......!!!!
You guys have turned something as innocent as a 1st grade school crush to one of 'Samantha Johns' A.K.A. 'Kim Cattrall' famous scenes in 'Sex and The City'. Tsec tsec tsec.. P.S: I love how the founder of this discussion never responded back to ... Read More
Girls where do you buy your Abayas? by Alisan
Hello everyone, I was wondering where do you get your abayas. I want to know about where to get a nice abaya (Not the plain ones) that I won't have to pay a fortune to get it. I tried many places but I still not sure about how much is too much & ...
Must have been - after arriving home after a weekend in Bahrain... (evil thoughts here!!! ) :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Soooo funny!! True?? Maybe? Yes? Let it play in your heads :p Read More
Girls where do you buy your Abayas? by Alisan
Hello everyone, I was wondering where do you get your abayas. I want to know about where to get a nice abaya (Not the plain ones) that I won't have to pay a fortune to get it. I tried many places but I still not sure about how much is too much & ...
I have seen women get off the plane and walking out the airport with short sleevs, tight pants and uncovered hair. They drew a lot of attention to them but the point here is that it is not a MUST to have it on when u arrive. You have the exception ... Read More
Girls where do you buy your Abayas? by Alisan
Hello everyone, I was wondering where do you get your abayas. I want to know about where to get a nice abaya (Not the plain ones) that I won't have to pay a fortune to get it. I tried many places but I still not sure about how much is too much & ...
MM2 - my abaya size is 58 - but the ladies will need to buy in UK because they will need to wear it to get off the plane already covered.I have seen women get off the plane and walking out the airport with short sleevs, tight pants and uncovered ... Read More
Girls where do you buy your Abayas? by Alisan
Hello everyone, I was wondering where do you get your abayas. I want to know about where to get a nice abaya (Not the plain ones) that I won't have to pay a fortune to get it. I tried many places but I still not sure about how much is too much & ...
cm and kg plz.177cm and 172cm Weight have not got a clue, as a gentleman doesn't ask those things, plus I would be taking my life in my hands :D Is average a good approximation?The sizes are between: 62 - 64 The sizes are according to saudi-abaya ... Read More
Girls where do you buy your Abayas? by Alisan
Hello everyone, I was wondering where do you get your abayas. I want to know about where to get a nice abaya (Not the plain ones) that I won't have to pay a fortune to get it. I tried many places but I still not sure about how much is too much & ...
I can't meat you because i have to go to work; but i can help you with the measurments. just tell me how tall are the ladies; and their weight. Read More
Exit Stage Left by bhills2153
I borrow this phrase with sorrow for I have made my decision to depart this city. I must state that it was not the city that I had a problem with, it was the working conditions that I was put under. As a westerner I am lucky enough to be able to ...
Is it official?? Man thats so sad!! Expat will not be the same, thats for sure.. It was a pleasure to meet you.. ''Buen Viaje Amigo'' ---- tell GWTFUK to translate this :) lol.. Take care.. Say hi to the wifey.. We really wanted to meet her.. Hope ... Read More
Girls where do you buy your Abayas? by Alisan
Hello everyone, I was wondering where do you get your abayas. I want to know about where to get a nice abaya (Not the plain ones) that I won't have to pay a fortune to get it. I tried many places but I still not sure about how much is too much & ...
Welcome missB, I am with sparrow on the 'not going alone' to dirah souq. A week ago I went to see some abayas at the kuwaiti souq, and i'd have to say, I was amazed with the number of different designs on the abayas. And the prices were incredible ... Read More
Seder Coffee Morning anyone? by Guest8748
I saw a notice for the Seder compound coffee morning today it is on 31st October from 09:30 to 12:30. SR40 for entrance which includes breakfast and a raffle ticket. I was planning on going if anyone is interested in meeting up there? You need to ...
all the men i know in KSA have expressed their desire to be born as expat dependent wives in their next birthAre you sure of that? It is a big responsability and a lot of work.. I mean we understand why all expat men would want that.. After all we ... Read More
Seder Coffee Morning anyone? by Guest8748
I saw a notice for the Seder compound coffee morning today it is on 31st October from 09:30 to 12:30. SR40 for entrance which includes breakfast and a raffle ticket. I was planning on going if anyone is interested in meeting up there? You need to ...
You ladies are making me wanna quit my job to become part of your fun mornings! Im with CAF on :( for me, :) for you.. With a tad of of :/ cuz im jealous! Xoxo.. Have fun! Read More
Painting Classes by CAF
I met a gentleman last week at the Kingdom Compound who was selling some of his beautiful art work - mostly oil on canvas. I chatted with him for a few minutes and he told me that he was a retired ART teacher and was in private business giving ...
I would be a horrible student. I could never hold a brush; I dont even hold my toothbrush properly :p. It sounds very interesting, but I kind of have a mixture of gowiththeflowUK and sparrow's problems. Time, transportation, and full ... Read More
Riyadh Restaurant Recommendations by redgems
Help please! I'm looking for some nice dinner places for myself and the hubster - steak, arabic, anything you recommend as yummy? Thanks.
I think this site sums up all questions on the matter: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g293995-Riyadh.htmlNow this is very handy thanks Nina01 :) Would be good if anyone on this site who has been to any of the restaurants could input their ... Read More
Riyadh Restaurant Recommendations by redgems
Help please! I'm looking for some nice dinner places for myself and the hubster - steak, arabic, anything you recommend as yummy? Thanks.
I think this site sums up all questions on the matter: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g293995-Riyadh.html Read More
Having a baby in Riyadh! by jameel137
Hi there...My wife is a month or so pregnant and I was just curious to know how much it costs to have a baby in Saudi. My healthcare covers everything other than dental, optical and pregnancy-related treatment. Which would mean I would be ...
Congratulations.. I think I have to agree with all that you have to both check and demand to have at least the pregnancy healthcare included. I've seen the VIP health insurance by BUPA, that is, everything insluded, even a VIP room at the kingdom ... Read More
Tour Group in Riyadh by gowiththeflowUK
Hi, a few of you have been asking about who arranges tours in Riyadh and Middle East. The lady I have been using and who is highly recommended (especially for women groups taking day trips, but also for family/singles/couples weekends etc) is as ...
Beezer and I are trying to check some place out in khobar for the upcoming vacation.. Some people say that it is as expensive as traveling somewhere else.. Any suggestions on where to go/travel around here that is fun yet not too tiring in terms of ... Read More
What Not to do in Saudi by Nina_01
I thought it would be nice to start this thread on what NOT to do in saudi, since there is a lot on what to do and so on. Anyway, my recommendation of the day would be: (For Women) Try not to be overly friendly to a shop employee. Usually they take ...
Curiosity killed a cat.. But luckily it didnt kill me, it made me understand!! :| Read More
Exit Stage Left by bhills2153
I borrow this phrase with sorrow for I have made my decision to depart this city. I must state that it was not the city that I had a problem with, it was the working conditions that I was put under. As a westerner I am lucky enough to be able to ...
Best of luck in your next journey.. Have a wonderful life.. Its very sad to know that we won't see you anymore.. Take care.. Read More
What Not to do in Saudi by Nina_01
I thought it would be nice to start this thread on what NOT to do in saudi, since there is a lot on what to do and so on. Anyway, my recommendation of the day would be: (For Women) Try not to be overly friendly to a shop employee. Usually they take ...
Oh here's a good one! NEVER take a cab without first negotiating a price, especially during 'rush hour' !!!!!!I think this an advice that should be taken for all middle eastern countries. It happened to me in lebanon, I asked for the cost of the ... Read More
What Not to do in Saudi by Nina_01
I thought it would be nice to start this thread on what NOT to do in saudi, since there is a lot on what to do and so on. Anyway, my recommendation of the day would be: (For Women) Try not to be overly friendly to a shop employee. Usually they take ...
DONT try to clean up too much, cuz in riyadh too much is always too little.. With the stupid tiny sized specs of dust even closed/sealed areas will get dusty!! And men will have to chill on their cars looking super shiny; IT WILL NEVER BE SHINY IN ... Read More
Princess Noura University English teachers? by whatever
I will be leaving South Africa shortly for Saudi - Princess Noura university and would very much like to know what the accommedation is like and some general questions like - is there accommedation there...yet as i believe it is still being ...
Really? Should I not worry about the rumors? I mean all those things said about not paying the teachers and being so unorganized really scares me. Im a very strict and organized person.. Read More
Shopping for men by Allons-y
Hello to all. It's nice to see that there are fairly dedicated posters here sharing information and thoughts. I would love to get some accurate, detailed information about men's shoes/clothes/accessories in the Middle East and its environs. I am ...
Here you go: Riyadh Gallery Mall shops: Banana republic Massimo dutti Gap Next At the fist 3 shops you've got formal yet very stylish/intellectual men looks. And at the last 2 you've got the everyday look.. Kingdome Tower: Raulph ... Read More
Princess Noura University English teachers? by whatever
I will be leaving South Africa shortly for Saudi - Princess Noura university and would very much like to know what the accommedation is like and some general questions like - is there accommedation there...yet as i believe it is still being ...
I got a phone call today from the princess noura's university offering me a job.. I still don't know what to reply.. After all the things I heared about them; it makes me very hesitant.. Any help? Read More
What Not to do in Saudi by Nina_01
I thought it would be nice to start this thread on what NOT to do in saudi, since there is a lot on what to do and so on. Anyway, my recommendation of the day would be: (For Women) Try not to be overly friendly to a shop employee. Usually they take ...
Gents, please don't wear upper knee shorts! Recently my husband had to visit the local prison to help one guy get out of there. Imagine the guy had to stay 3 days in jail only because he wore very dicent upper knee shorts in Kingdom Tower and had ... Read More
What Not to do in Saudi by Nina_01
I thought it would be nice to start this thread on what NOT to do in saudi, since there is a lot on what to do and so on. Anyway, my recommendation of the day would be: (For Women) Try not to be overly friendly to a shop employee. Usually they take ...
I think you mean never drive safely.. Read More
What Not to do in Saudi by Nina_01
I thought it would be nice to start this thread on what NOT to do in saudi, since there is a lot on what to do and so on. Anyway, my recommendation of the day would be: (For Women) Try not to be overly friendly to a shop employee. Usually they take ...
Another Don't: Don't get too close to the saudi stores of scent/perfumes. This is only in case you get light headed from strong scents; in this case if you even walk by them, you might get a strong alergic sneezing reaction and/or even might faint ... Read More
What Not to do in Saudi by Nina_01
I thought it would be nice to start this thread on what NOT to do in saudi, since there is a lot on what to do and so on. Anyway, my recommendation of the day would be: (For Women) Try not to be overly friendly to a shop employee. Usually they take ...
Nonz & Gowitththeflow you guys are too sweeet!! Hehe.. About the abaya, funny story. I forgot it one time; yep yep true story. And that is not the worst part, I was wearing white from head to toe, AND capri's. Thank God we were only going to ... Read More
What Not to do in Saudi by Nina_01
I thought it would be nice to start this thread on what NOT to do in saudi, since there is a lot on what to do and so on. Anyway, my recommendation of the day would be: (For Women) Try not to be overly friendly to a shop employee. Usually they take ...
Beezer just explained why i had given my advice as a "Don't" rule. But this does not mean that i think it is a nice thing to do. When it comes to me, wherever i am all over the world, i give the friendliest comments to those who work behind a ... Read More
What Not to do in Saudi
I thought it would be nice to start this thread on what NOT to do in saudi, since there is a lot on what to do and so on. Anyway, my recommendation of the day would be: (For Women) Try not to be overly friendly to a shop employee. Usually they take ... Read More