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  1. lukeyboy95 avatar

    RE: Recently returned from Saudi Arabia - a few comments

    by lukeyboy95 23 May 2012

    Hello Zashibis. I should have been more clear - towards RUH from centre. If for example a bus runs to somewhere near the airport thi…

  2. shadocg avatar

    RE: Lodging at Layla

    by shadocg 10 March 2012

    Hi dvaishnav, According to wikipedia, layla is 76,000 people in the town and surrounding areas - mainly Bedouin settled in the 70's.…

  3. dvaishnav avatar

    Lodging at Layla

    by dvaishnav 05 March 2012

    We are a group of 25 persons driving from Jubail to Abha. We wanted to stay over for one night at Layla, which is on the highway from…

  4. wherewilliwander avatar

    Re: Recently returned from Saudi Arabia - a few comments

    by wherewilliwander 25 December 2011

    Reflecting on the original post, I thought that I could add some additional detail: Riyadh (i) I stayed in the Ramad East Hotel in al…

  5. wherewilliwander avatar

    Recently returned from Saudi Arabia - a few comments

    by wherewilliwander 23 December 2011

    I recently spent 3.5 weeks travelling through Saudi Arabia. Some comments on my visit: Visa: I had a multi-entry business visa – thi…

  6. swan_summers avatar

    RE: Anyone going to Jeddah, Taif, and/or Abha for the Hajj holidays?

    by swan_summers 09 November 2010

    Hello Mystic..am doing same trip this year. any suggestions for me?

  7. SoulCurry avatar

    RE: Things to see in Bombay

    by SoulCurry 14 June 2010

    - A wander around the Kala Ghoda district - the area between the Regal Cinema circle and Bombay University is simply wonderful for a leisure…

  8. ellietot avatar

    Drive from KSA to UK

    by ellietot 09 May 2010

    Hi there - really hoping someone can help with some info here as my brain is about to explode with information I have laready collected!…

  9. SoulCurry avatar

    RE: one day in Mumbai

    by SoulCurry 28 December 2009

    You could google for "Bombay heritage walks". Abha & Brinda do a great one around Bombay Gothic. I'm not sure if it's stil sunning, but…

  10. drftr avatar

    RE: Travel companions needed for Saudi Arabia

    by drftr 27 October 2009

    I asked my contacts about you being part of our group being a single female. I hope to have an answer tomorrow or the day after. I can't…

  11. lilacpea avatar

    Re: Travel companions needed for Saudi Arabia

    by lilacpea 27 October 2009

    Hi Drftr OK, if I can't join a group organised by a Saudi agent, then I have no alternative, unless joining you and maybe Yoda9999 ?…

  12. MysticTraveler avatar

    Anyone going to Jeddah, Taif, and/or Abha for the Hajj holidays?

    by MysticTraveler 23 October 2009

    Hello, I am a male American English teacher in the Al-Khobar area, and will have a 16-day holiday for Hajj (from November 19 to December…

  13. beduin avatar

    RE: Woman traveling around Saudi?

    by beduin 09 January 2009

    Hi, This depends on how much conservative and respectful you are willing to appear. Before I begin, if you only plan to visit the Eastern…

  14. andrewclippard avatar

    Hotels in Abha

    by andrewclippard 28 April 2008

    2 days in Abha and looking for a cheap hotel. We have our transportation. Something close to town. Thanks in advance

  15. jookieapc avatar

    Re: What is truth?Saudi transit VISA possible??

    by jookieapc 16 March 2008

    Today I went to the Saudi embassy in Jordan and explained that I am a resident in Yemen and wanted to return there by bus. The officer…

  16. Metropolitan avatar

    RE: I am going to Saudi

    by Metropolitan 06 March 2008

    I haven't been to Jeddah for years but when I was there I didn't wear one but of course your wife should bring one just in case. If she…

  17. EP_Andy_where avatar

    RE: Package Tour to Saudi Arabia

    by EP_Andy_where 01 February 2008

    The British tour sounds great. They take you to a number of places that most expats never visit because they're so far off the beaten…

  18. Mesha avatar

    RE: Package Tour to Saudi Arabia

    by Mesha 31 January 2008

    Euro 2000 - that sounds cheap - what kind of hotels are they staying at ? Less that 4 stars is a bit iffy in Saudi - especially for fore…

  19. nowherenative avatar

    Empty Quarter?

    by nowherenative 03 November 2007

    LordofLife-
    Last I checked, no visitor visas or transit visas allowed, period. Are you going on a group trip to Mecca and Madina for…

  20. sauditourguide avatar

    Travel to Saudi Arabia

    by sauditourguide 10 March 2007

    hi to all
    i am tour guide in saudia arabia, i may can help in providing information about any part of my country, visa is easy to get…

  21. Bul_Bul_KSA avatar

    Favourite places

    by Bul_Bul_KSA 28 January 2007

    most of mine are obvious

    Saudi - Medain Saleh, Yanbu, Taif, Abha, desert camping in the Eastern Province, Ras Tanura beach, Shaybah

  22. Lorah avatar

    Consanguineous marriages - why?

    by Lorah 12 June 2005

    I am not a scientist, I can only tell you what my experience is and what I am told. I did never say that this is the scientific and ultimate…

  23. Cornucopia avatar

    Consanguineous marriages - why?

    by Cornucopia 25 May 2005

    Lorah says,

    "...The same is true with every Iranian of whom I know has married his/her cousin (incluiding my husband's…

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