Allison started her overseas experience growing up as a third culture kid in Malaysia. She always knew she wanted to go back overseas one day. When, then hubby of 10 years, Andrew got the job offer to be the middle school music teacher here in Saudi Arabia, OFF THEY WENT! Allison, actually being the more qualified having worked as band director and music teacher for both public and private schools in the USA, was ready to shift her focus to growing a family. She shares the journey her and Andrew have had working with infertility specialists here in the Middle East. This new season also allowed ..read more

Stacy and hubby Matt (Check him out on International Teacher Podcast!! ) with their 4 boys aged 6,9,9 and 11 have been in Saudi Arabia for 12 yrs. They are both school teachers and with only one kid at the time, they were faced with a decision to leave their expat life in Venezuela and either go to Hong Kong, or Saudi Arabia. They chose the Middle East for many reasons that fit into their growing family perfectly. Enjoy our conversation while we discuss the benefits of life on camp including the benefits vs disadvantages of having younger and elementary school-aged kids vs middle/ high school ..read more

Although Judit is Riyadh-based and Hungarian-born, she claims London as "home". Her unique perspective led her to create a blog documenting her adventure as an expat in Saudi Arabia. With a Belgian hubby, 2 children, and one on the way, we agree, "never a dull moment"! Her background in Finance and Luxury and her experience working at Christie's Auction House in London has resulted in a recent lifestyle/ fashion coach certification where her passion for helping women feel more comfortable both in their postpartum bodies as well as helping women feel comfortable dressing specifically in Saudi A ..read more

From Tbilisi Georgia to the Caribbean, to Mauritius, to India, to Hawaii, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia with MANY trips up and back from Daytona ...... and a most recent trip to Austria, and Hungary!!!! Guys..... this expat lifestyle for realz be moving lightning-fast sometimes!! Have a listen, if you dare.... or care, to hear about my whirlwind of a summer. Can't look back too long, we are high-tailing it into fall and this podcast although had a long hiatus is ready for more action! Who will be my next guest?? Don't forget you can contact me at either handle: On FB @Kimberly ..read more

Francesca (Frankie), wife and mum to two children aged 2 and 4, shares her experience of coming to the middle east by starting out with a bit of preparation prior to Saudi by taking a once-in-a-lifetime PR consulting job in the big city of Dubai! Although she had never been to the middle east before and had to make many adjustments, Dubai was only a segway into her current situation as an ex-pat now based in the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. She shares her personal struggle of being away from family (especially through COVID), having a baby in the middle of COVID, and how the labor and deli ..read more

The first Phillipina to bless this podcast with her story, Sheryl Blanca Martinez, shares all the many blessings and challenges she has faced within her 10 years of being an ex-pat in Saudi Arabia. Upon arrival, she was a single woman working as a nurse in the hospitals of Riyadh. She has 8 years of working here in Saudi as a nurse even through the pandemic. This all changed when she met her Spaniard Hubby! Now wife of 5 years, besides seeing the world together ( her IG is a must-go follow her!) they plan to soon start a family. In the meantime, they take every opportunity to enjoy the blessin ..read more

Ever feel like you are going through change and transition at the speed of light and have no way to process it?? Join me as Heather Melver shares the story that has brought her to founding her own company to help people do just that, navigate change and transition. Coming from a long line of educators, Heather decided social work and being a school counselor was her call. With extensive experience in these sectors, she has now launched her own site as a certified life coach primarily focused on helping women and teens through life changes and transitions. Her unique connection to Arabia is qui ..read more

Ever wonder what it's like to teach overseas!!??? Melissa Quinn has got you covered! Homegrown from the state of Massachusetts Mel shares her 18-year teaching journey throughout 3 different states in the USA and her transition to being a teacher overseas. Her unique experience with COVID is one you won't want to miss out on! With perseverance, commitment, and a heart of gold Mel not only teaches full-time but is also CrossFit certified along with hubby Jason who jumps out of helicopters for a living as a rescue swimmer. When not a full-time wife and teacher she helps Jason behind the scenes wi ..read more

Cathy's story originates in an "itty bitty teeny town" in northern New York almost on the Canadian border. She was pursuing an economics/ dance major and was about to audition for several dance companies when she decided to make a major shift to a Biology/ Chemistry major with a focus in Marine life. AND MAN OH MAN, ARE WE SO GLAD SHE DID!!! She landed a measly $7.00 an hour job as an intern performing dolphin research while also doing fish research on the side with another researcher. She soon realized the fish research brought her much more joy and when a shark biologist position opened up s ..read more

WOW WOW WOW!!! What a summer for our family! Change is a constant part of the ex-pat's life. Adapt or perish is a concept that remains at the forefront of this lifestyle. Was yalls summer as crazy as mine!!!??? Quick listen of my summer summary and intro of my next fabulous guest ..read more