Jaime.to
Spanish expat in Saudi Arabia
Forum posts
69
Contacts
23
About me
Spanish, Single, 49 years old
Lives in Medina, Al Madinah al Munawwar
Speaks Spanish, Catalan, English, Svenska a bit French and a bit Arabic
Registration: 26 July 2009
swimming pools by mazher10
Hi guys,i need nformation regarding good swimming pools in your areas or some gyms who also offer swimming facility.please provide details with contacts
Mr Kamil, Yes I have found the one in hotel Holiday Inn by the northern ring road but it is an outdoor hotel pool, almost always empty but too far from my home. I have heard about the pool at a youth hostel in front of the building of the ministry ... Read More
is youtube blocked in compounds in riyadh? by peyton evans
if so, are there ways to access it? i'm moving in a few months and totally clueless about that matter , do you guys access youtube?
Dear peyton evans, Get a VPN that costs very cheap and you have access to anything you want in internet. Read More
swimming pools by mazher10
Hi guys,i need nformation regarding good swimming pools in your areas or some gyms who also offer swimming facility.please provide details with contacts
Hello Mazher! What size of pools are you looking for? After searching and searching I found that Fitness Time has 25m pools in almost all branches. Holiday Inn in northern ring road also has outdoor 25m pool. The rest of the hotels have maybe 20m ... Read More
Shopping for singles on the weekends by kom340
Yesterday i was not allowed to get into the Riyadh Gallery. Security guy pointed out that I'm a single MAN :) It's still funny for me, as I've recently stepped on this city. But on the flip side, it's sad to realize that I couldn't buy vegetables ...
Thank you! First of all shopping malls are not public spaces, only streets are and particular rules can apply on them. We should ban shopping malls and never step on them unless necessary and ABSOLUTELY NEVER eat in their food courts. IMO. Second ... Read More
Shopping for singles on the weekends by kom340
Yesterday i was not allowed to get into the Riyadh Gallery. Security guy pointed out that I'm a single MAN :) It's still funny for me, as I've recently stepped on this city. But on the flip side, it's sad to realize that I couldn't buy vegetables ...
Well, at the beginning foreigners go to shopping malls for most shopping. After a while you realize you dont need those stupid malls anymore, almost everything is outside. On the other hand, the governor of Riyadh stated long time ago that it is ... Read More
Arabic and Quran classes by boomstraat
Does anyone know of any free or cheap arabic and quran classes. I'm kind of new here and I've been struggling to find anything. I live at the princess nora campus.
Boomstrat have you checked the University? There should be lessons. King Saud University offers Arabic lessons for anyone for free in 3 or 4 different levels, not Coran though. There should be also for women in Princess Nora ... Read More
Cycle Available in Riyadh? by nisheet.dba
Can we go to office via cycle?Please suggest
Loool!!! True!And some things that are called showers... are not showers... But perhaps you are lucky and there is a shower close to you? :) Read More
Cycle Available in Riyadh? by nisheet.dba
Can we go to office via cycle?Please suggest
Many people buy bikes from abroad and get them shipped to Saudi Arabia. Then they drive out of town and bike there. If you have a safe route to your job it can be nice, although you will be sweating. Not many jobs offer a shower. But you can dress ... Read More
You are Expat in Saudi Arabia if..... by seeker of truth
Just crossed my mind, feel free to complete the sentence, You are Expat in Saudi Arabia if... You got ticket from Saher! :lol: Come on guys! It's your turn! :)
...if you find yourself in the middle of IKEA at salah time surrounded by ninja females looking suspicious at you.:D Read More
Places to visit in Barcelona
I think Barcelona offers all kind of attractions for all interests that is why to choose: in parks, architecture, museums, party... It is difficult to send someone to a XIX century romantic park like Parc del Laberint or to a X century church Sant ... Read More
List of Scandinavian newspapers in spain?
Check with the Club Escandinavo de Barcelona, they may know that! Jaime Read More
JUST FOR FUN: Describe KSA using a movie title by Local Brownie
Hey there good people I invite you to take a moment -or few =p - to describe ksa using one movie title. Both locals and expats are welcomed to post any title they think is fitting of ksa. This is for fun so don't hold back and if you are offended ...
If I was Truman, I would do anything I want and no one would complain. Truman did anything he wanted and everyone acted consequently. I think we all behave in front of the ones I think would be Truman. When "Truman" is gone, then everyone ... Read More
JUST FOR FUN: Describe KSA using a movie title by Local Brownie
Hey there good people I invite you to take a moment -or few =p - to describe ksa using one movie title. Both locals and expats are welcomed to post any title they think is fitting of ksa. This is for fun so don't hold back and if you are offended ...
Could also be Truman's show... And then who do you think is Truman in KSA? Read More
JUST FOR FUN: Describe KSA using a movie title by Local Brownie
Hey there good people I invite you to take a moment -or few =p - to describe ksa using one movie title. Both locals and expats are welcomed to post any title they think is fitting of ksa. This is for fun so don't hold back and if you are offended ...
Well, the structure of the city is typical of the worst American urban planning, sprawled and car dependent. So the physical appearances are there even if the architecture is different of course. People in saudi seem to be very convinced of the ... Read More
Artist material in Riyadh?
Hello! I am looking for artist material in Riyadh: watercolours, acrylic, paper in big formats, charcoal... There is some material in Jarir Bookstore but not enough for my taste. Anyone can tell of any shop? I am sure I have past by one or two but ... Read More
DIGRESSION THREAD!! by Alliecat
So ... this is my thread for digressions. Any digression will therefore be ON TOPIC! Welcome my friends.. and digress to your heart's content! :lol:
Coming from Spain and not knowing the football players from Barcelona or Madrid teams... that is a big drama! Need help to learn the names and try to understand something about that sport! Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Dear Atano, No need to insult and in my opinion is not true Catalans hate Spaniards, please. I can have a couple of comments about Ibiza in terms of treating foreigners. Perhaps you are right that Madrid is the most welcoming city as everybody is ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
You are right blacktsalagi, I am not going to say it is a right behavior nor justify it. I was just trying to show that normally racism is based on learned stereotypes, lack of experiences and wrongly understood tradition and it is easy to find the ... Read More
Racism in Barcelona. by EdMontreal
I normally prefer posting things that are positive, but unfortunately this one is not one of those. As I explained, I am Canadian/Mexican. If you see my picture you will understand what I am talking about. Anyway, since I am in Spain I have received ...
Racism is a big word to be used here I think. Spaniards staring to a scandinavian blond or not being capable to interact with oriental people is just a matter of education, admiration, surprise, fear, TV-news... Add that Spaniards are not that ... Read More
Family Friendly Neighborhood in Barcelona by Greyhound Girl
Hi, Myself, my husband and my 3 year old daughter are considering a move to Spain from Ohio, USA in the near future. Can anyone give me insight as to which neighborhoods are the most family friendly in Barcelona? I was also interested in sending ...
I would say that almost the whole city is family friendly if you are thinking of convenience stores, parks, neighbours, proximity to schools etc. It is true that the city is organized by economic status and the most expensive is not necessarily the ... Read More
Arabic language school and room - November 2012
Hi all! I am coming to Alexandria for an intensive course of Arabic during the month of November. I wonder if you know any Arabic school and also if you know of a place to stay for the month. I am planning to get back to Libya and would need some ... Read More
Where to find? by Lola El
Where can I find "PUPA"Milano and Lanc么me stores or just their products in Tripoli? Thanks to everyone!
I know that in Ben Ashur street and in Gargaresh road there used to be two perfume stores, kind of a chain, that used to have those products. Cheaper if you buy them abroad anyway. Read More
Beach volley!
Does anyone know a place to practice beach volley? Maybe we find enough people to make 2 teams!! Read More
WATER SPORTS by albertdom
Does anyone can help me find out windsurf or any related sport activity in Tripoli? school or instructor would be great!! Thanx in advance Carlos
If you find info about water sports, I would join you! Read More
Tax payment of Europeans in Libya
Hi everyone! Very lively blog! Wonderful! I wonder where do people pay taxes from the incomes in Libya. Some countries allow you one year tax free if you work for a national company located in Libya, but what happens if you work for a company from ... Read More
Learn arabic by Jaime.to
Does anyone know if there is any place to learn arabic? Like a language school I mean.
Hi! Thank you all for sharing info. We are now attending a school close to the People's Palace. If anyone is interested I can put the telephone number here so you can contact the school directly. Read More
Looking for a teacher to learn arabic
Does anyone know a teacher of arabic that can give private lessons? I don't mean a person who knows arabic, I mean a teacher that teaches arabic language to foreign people. Thanks everyone for keeping this forum pages alive! Jaime Read More
Learn arabic by Jaime.to
Does anyone know if there is any place to learn arabic? Like a language school I mean.
For general information: I was yesterday at the Berlitz school of languages. The Berlitz method I have heard is good and follows european standards but the prices are up to the sky if you compare with same courses in Europe. Private course, 42 units ... Read More
Living in Barcelona by Julien
Hi everybody, I created this new topic to exchange tips for settling down in Barcelona. Jaime talked in another post of http://www.loquo.com/ for [b]finding a flat[/b]. You can find [b]job offers[/b] in La vanguardia, a local newspaper You want ...
Well, I am from Barcelona, born, studied and worked there untill I moved to Sweden. I bought my flat there and I had a very nice comfortable life there with a salary of 1600 euro. Barcelona is easy in the surface and perfect for vacation, but hard ... Read More
Learn arabic by Jaime.to
Does anyone know if there is any place to learn arabic? Like a language school I mean.
I think we expatriates should learn arabic. People is kind and helpful here so I would like to be able to speak their language. How can I communicate otherwise? Arabic is one of the strongest influences in spanish and I am from Spain. I am ... Read More
Learn arabic by Jaime.to
Does anyone know if there is any place to learn arabic? Like a language school I mean.
Anything closer to the city or on the east side? Read More
Learn arabic
Does anyone know if there is any place to learn arabic? Like a language school I mean. Read More
Janzour beach by mrivans
Dear expats, Janzour beach is closed due to Ramadan. Where should we poor expats warm up our bodies and lay on the beach?
Is it of any help to have a bike? It sounds dangerous but maybe once you are outside the city center it is not that dangerous... what do you think about biking in Tripoli? Read More
Janzour beach by mrivans
Dear expats, Janzour beach is closed due to Ramadan. Where should we poor expats warm up our bodies and lay on the beach?
I wonder how do you get to those beaches... by taxi? I know nothing! Read More
Obtaining a driving licence in Tripoli by Palachakh
It may sound crazy, but still: Does anyone know of a school where I could learn driving (in English) and subsequently obtain a driving license (preferably international)? Is it possible at all? Has anybody tried it?
So you mean that no car renting for foreigners? Read More
Looking for housing in Stockholm
Looking for housing here in Stockholm is one of the most difficult things. If you come with the university they should find something for you, and most of the times they find it, although it can be that you are sent to Kista, 30km from the city. You ... Read More
Do you like sports? by EuropeWord
Do you like sports? If yes, what sports do you practice? I consider sport an excellent way to release the stress. I like basketball and I play it twice a week. :)
Swimming, windsurfing, sailing and jogging Read More