Mavie
No one from my teenage days thought I'd end up living in Riyadh. The move even surprised me, I had no intention of moving anywhere that would restrict the rebellious side of me.
It's taken five years of being here to realise that I want to write, I want to write about the things I know about - and believe me I know about life out here. Have a read, let me know what you think.
MY BLOGS
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What Goes on in This City...
http://www.maviethewriter.blogspot.com/
A light hearted read about the issues of living in Riyadh.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 49 )
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Gypsy Park. London.
When my friend suggested we take the kids to the park, images of grassy hills, waddling ducks and civilised little children playing ball filled my head. Read more
Posted on 08 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Tube. London.
What I love about London’s transport system is that it allows us to be responsible for our own destiny. Unlike life in Riyadh, if you don’t have a personal... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Day One. London.
Have you ever been in the situation where your euphoria at arriving in your hometown has dissipated in less than a blink of an eye? Read more
Posted on 26 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
To Leap Or Not To Leap?
Just imagine sitting at the top of a peak, nothing but miles of water stretching out in front of you. Would you be brave enough to look down? I was. Read more
Posted on 23 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Dub-yay!
Climbing into the private taxi, I mentally congratulated myself for organising the packing and arranging a reliable taxi service that arrived ten minutes ahead... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Strictly Appointments Fiasco
As I am in the process of having a root canal done, I thought I’d explain the Saudi system of appointments. Riyadh is crawling with doctors, dentists,... Read more
Posted on 11 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fast Men In Fast Cars
On the other side of town, you will find a stunning street lined with restaurants, cafes and chic little boutiques. During the festival of Eid, the street is li... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Wonder-ing Maid
You'd think in a country where labor is cheap, you'd find hundreds of domestic helpers to take care of your house. Think again. Read more
Posted on 06 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Taxi Problems in Riyadh
Have you ever been stranded on the street under a blazing hot sun? I have. Many times. You see, the problem isn't getting to your destination, that's the easy... Read more
Posted on 05 June 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION