Bring the ‘Magic Kingdom’ into your home!
Dear Blue Abaya readers, As you may have noticed Blue Abaya has a whole new look going on for 2014! After some setbacks the new design is now finally (almost) finished. I ended up designing and...
View ArticleRed Sands Flower Fields
Last weekend we were driving around a village West of Riyadh looking for a plot of land we wanted to check out. Because of the beautiful sand dunes nearby and lovely weather, we decided to explore the...
View ArticleGuide to Janadriyah Festival 2014
Some of the frequently asked questions about the Janadriyah Cultural Heritage Festival answered! What is the Janadriyah (also spelled Jenedriyeh, Jenedriyah Al-Jenadriyah, Arabic: مهرجان الجنادرية)...
View Article10 Amazing Things from Lapland
This winter we were lucky to be able to spend quality time with family, vacationing in Northern Finland . It’s holiday season up North and we went to Lapland to enjoy the christmas holiday break....
View ArticleImages of Saudi is back!
Some of the Blue Abaya readers probably remember “Images of Saudi” which is a photo journal-type photography blog I kept for a few years from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Images of Saudi is actually...
View ArticleTen Things to do in Al-Balad Historical District, Jeddah
Al-Balad, which literally translates to “The City”, is the historical area of Saudi-Arabia’s second largest city Jeddah. Founded in the 7th century, Balad historically served as the city center of...
View ArticleSaudi Life Series Volume 1
Something new and exciting on Blue Abaya.. I decided to start a series of posts, kind of like a photo challenge of day to day life in Riyadh after some readers have been asking me to share more family...
View ArticleTen Amazing Facts about Northern Lights in Finland!
Whether people have travelled to experience Aurora Borealis or have seen them in photos or videos, Northern lights – as they’re also referred to as – are spellbinding for almost everyone. Here are ten...
View ArticleTen Things to do in Riyadh’s Historical Diriyah
The historic city of Ad’Diriyah, where the first Saudi State was established in 1745 (1158H) has been undergoing a huge restoration project since 2011. I for one have been anxiously awaiting for it to...
View ArticleUshaiger Heritage Village
The following is a guide to the restored Saudi Arabian heritage village of Ushaiger (the town also called “The Little Blonde”) located outside Riyadh. The beautiful town of Ushaiger is the perfect...
View ArticleThe King’s Forest- Rawdat Khuraim
The weather in Saudi Arabia is amazing during the winter months and perfect for making day trips out to the surrounding desert. Rawdat Khuraim, also called the King’s Forest, is an easily accessible...
View ArticleTop Ten Things To Do At Janadriyah Festival
“Top Ten Things To Do At Janadriyah Festival” is a quick guide and tips on the most interesting things to do in the festival area. The annually held Cultural Heritage festival Janadriyah is undeniably...
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