Susie's Big Adventure Talks About Child Custody

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 20 // -- Child custody cases in the Middle East almost always end in favor of the father. A recent case making headlines around the world involves a British mother and a dead Qatari father's family battling over the custody of a ten-year-old boy. Read all about it on the latest post of Susie's Big Adventure.

http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/11/childs-custody.html

While you're at it, take a look at Susie's other blog, Jeddah Daily Photo Journal, which offers a peek into life in Saudi Arabia, serving up a new photo every day from the Kingdom ranging from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

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Susie's Big Adventure Talks About Honor Killings

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 13 // -- Honor killings are barbaric and archaic yet they continue to happen with frightening frequency all over the world. The reasons for committing these murders are as feeble as they come. You can read about this subject on the latest post of Susie's Big Adventure. http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/11/where-is-honor.html

While you're at it, take a look at Susie's other blog, Jeddah Daily Photo Journal, which offers a peek into life in Saudi Arabia, serving up a new photo every day from the Kingdom ranging from the ordinary to the extraordinary. http://susieofarabia.wordpress.com/

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Susie's Big Adventure Discusses the Controversy About the Wording of a Proposed 9/11 Memorial Plaque

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 6 // -- Blaming all Muslims for what happened on 9/11/2001 is a gross injustice. Putting it in writing on a memorial plaque would only fuel more hatred. Read about the controversy on the latest post on Susie's Big Adventure.

http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/11/peace-tolerance-and-compassion.html

See why Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is called the City of Art. Check out Susie's other blog, Jeddah Daily Photo Journal, to see for yourself.

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Susie's Big Adventure Dishes About What Can Happen If Someone Talks About His Sex Life In Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 30 // -- Sex is a taboo subject in Saudi Arabia, so much so that for discussing his sex life on television, a Saudi man has been sentenced to five years in prison and 1000 lashes. But how two Saudi women who worked for the satellite TV station that broadcast the show have also been arrested and charged with crimes somehow related to this event boggles her mind.

http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/10/sex-lies-and-videotape.html

Read about Susie's wedding to the man of her dreams on her previous post:

http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/10/my-perfect-wedding.html

Susie's other blog, Jeddah Daily Photo Journal, offers a peek into life in Saudi Arabia, serving up a new photo every day from the Kingdom ranging from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

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Susie's Big Adventure Showcases an Interview With Her Own Sixteen Year Old Son

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 16 // -- Being a teenager in today's world can be challenging. But just imagine being a teenager and moving to Saudi Arabia! Read a charming interview with Susie's own son Adam (also known as Captain Kabob) as he opens up about how the move to Saudi Arabia has impacted his life.

http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/10/captain-kabob-interviewed-on-american.html

Susie's other blog, Jeddah Daily Photo Journal, offers a peek into life in Saudi Arabia, serving up a new photo every day from the Kingdom ranging from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Recent entries include a look into safety issues involving children, a modern building with reflective copper windows, and amazing mall shots

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Susie's Big Adventure Talks About the Courage it Took to Move to Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 25 // -- Susie examines the sacrifices and freedoms she has given up to move to Saudi Arabia and comes to the realization that it took some courage to do it. Read her latest post on Susie's Big Adventure. http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/09/courage.html

Jeddah Daily Photo Journal offers a rare glimpse into daily life in Saudi Arabia. This past week's photos include a young candy salesman and a candid and quiet moment of a man drinking tea. Check out Jeddah Daily Photo.

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Susie's Big Adventure Talks About the Banning of Movies and Movie Theaters in Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, July 24 // -- One thing that Susie and her teenaged son miss the most living in Saudi Arabia is going to the movies. Why? Because there are no movie theaters. Read about how the Jeddah Film Festival was canceled just hours before it was scheduled to start.

http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/07/film-festival-finished-before-it.html

Treat yourself to a photographic look inside Susie's world at her other blog, Jeddah Daily Photo. Just this past week she featured photos including a little lamb lot, traditional dress, and the interior of a Burger King restaurant. Check it out!

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On Susie's Big Adventure, Susie Talks About the Difficulties in Taking Photos In a Strict Muslim Country

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 26 // -- Taking photos in Saudi Arabia is not always easy or welcomed. Read what Susie has to say about trying to take photos in this country and how taking photos may have gotten a fellow blogger in trouble in Iran.

http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/06/photography-can-be-hazardous.html

Susie of Arabia's Jeddah Daily Photo Journal publishes new photos every day from Saudi Arabia. This past week, Susie featured a Muslim woman out for a walk, a puddle reflection, and Toys R Us in Arabic. See these photos and more at:

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Susie's Big Adventure Explores Plastic Surgery In Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 7 // -- Women around the world want to feel beautiful and good about themselves, and Saudi women are no exception. But is unnecessary plastic surgery contradictory to Islam, which is such a strong guiding force in the kingdom? Read about how plastic surgery has gained popularity in this strict Muslim country.

http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/08/plastic-surgery-in-saudi-arabia.html

Susie's other blog, Jeddah Daily Photo, publishes a new photo every day from Saudi Arabia. This past week's entries include peeks inside several different businesses. http://susieofarabia.wordpress.com/

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Susie's Big Adventure Talks About Saudi Arabia's Biggest Untapped Natural Resource: ITS WOMEN!

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, May 1 // -- Not all Saudi men are male chauvinist pigs. Susie has spent more than 30 years with her Saudi husband. But many Saudi men have the mentality that women should be kept uneducated, barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen. Saudi women can be restricted from working, attending school, and traveling, unless they have the permission of their male guardian. In their efforts to keep women "protected" and hidden away, Susie has come to feel that women are sadly Saudi Arabia's biggest untapped natural resource. Read her latest blog post about Saudi women's lack of freedom and choices, that only seems to be getting worse:

http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/04/saudi-arabia-wastes-its-biggest-natural.html

And don't miss Susie of Arabia's Jeddah Daily Photo Journal - this past week's photos featured a decked out camel, a group of young men in native dress, and a beautiful halfway demolished mosque in the mountains.

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Susie's Big Adventure Talks About a Mugging in Saudi Arabia That Hit Too Close to Home

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 28 // -- Although Susie still feels that Saudi Arabia is a much safer place than many other countries and she has never felt unsafe there, something happened a few nights ago that was very frightening for her family. You can read about it on Susie's Big Adventure: http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/08/mugged-in-saudi-arabia.html

Jeddah Daily Photo Journal offers a glimpse into every day life in Saudi Arabia. This past week's postings include a Saudi-style game show and a gaudy display of gold jewelry. Check it out. http://susieofarabia.wordpress.com/

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Susie's Big Adventure Talks About Toilets in Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 4 // -- Toilet facilities vary greatly around the world. In Saudi Arabia, and many other countries, there's a simple piece of equipment found in most toilets that is so practical and hygienic that Susie just doesn't understand why it hasn't caught on big-time in America. Find out what she's talking about on Susie's Big Adventure. http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/08/why-havent-these-caught-on-in-america.html

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Susie's Big Adventure Talks About 'Taxes in Saudi Arabia'

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, April 17 // -- For those of you living in the USA, yesterday's news was likely filled with images of long lines at post offices and dire reminders to those who like to leave things until the last minute, to get their taxes in on time. No such things here in Saudi Arabia - there are no income taxes at all in this country! Read Susie of Arabia's latest post about taxes and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/04/taxes-in-saudi-arabia-nah.html

Bowling in the KSA, a regal restaurant interior, and a police traffic stop are among the things you missed if you haven't taken a look at Susie's other blog, Jeddah Daily Photo Journal, this past week. http://susieofarabia.wordpress.com/

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Susie's Big Adventure Takes a Look Into the Telemarketing Business in Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 12 // -- Telemarketing is a huge business in the US, but here in Saudi Arabia, it hasn't really caught on. Join Susie as she looks into telemarketing cosmetics in the Kingdom.

http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/06/telemarketing-in-saudi-arabia.html

Susie of Arabia's Jeddah Daily Photo Journal posts new photos from Saudi Arabia every day. This past week's entries include photos of the architecture in the oldest section of Jeddah, a misspelled sign, and a post on desalination. Take a look!

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On Susie's Big Adventure, Susie Says 'I Object!' to Domestic Violence Sanctioned by the Courts in Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, May 15 // -- A prominent Saudi judge recently spoke at a conference on domestic violence and condoned men beating their wives to an audience of outraged angry women. Saudi Arabia is an Islamic state which is governed by Islamic laws, which unbelievably seem to support the judge's stance. Read about it in Susie's Big Adventure.

http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/05/go-ahead-slap-me.html

Treat yourself to a peek at Susie of Arabia's Jeddah Daily Photo Journal, featuring a new photo every day from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Ancient architecture, a camel close-up, and a stunning new shopping mall are among the most recent entries this past week.

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On Susie's Big Adventure, Susie Talks About Familial Relationships in Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 19 // -- We all grow up and become adults, and there are many changes that we go through in becoming young men and women. Familial relationships also evolve. Read Susie's post as she shares her struggle to understand and adjust to a relationship with her young Saudi nephew that keeps getting chipped away. http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/06/from-hugging-to-handshake-to-hello.html

Click over to Susie of Arabia's Jeddah Daily Photo and discover Saudi Arabia as you've never seen it. This past week she featured several photos of the beautiful old buildings and architecture of the old part of Jeddah called Al Balad, a lovely restaurant interior, and an unusual mirrored door. Check it out! http://susieofarabia.wordpress.com/

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Susie's Big Adventure Talks About Why Women are not Allowed to Drive in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, May 22 // -- You probably already know that women are not allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia, but do you know why? Susie highlights the bizarre reasoning for it right from the mouth of a Muslim cleric. So put on your thick skin and check out Susie's Big Adventure this week...

http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/05/case-against-women-driving-in-ksa.html

Susie of Arabia's Jeddah Daily Photo Journal is a visual treat, bringing you new photos every day from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This past week, Susie featured gas station mosques, a baboon harem, and a look at an ancient, but still inhabited, dwelling.

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Susie's Big Adventure Discusses Her Idea of Paradise While She's On Vacation In The States

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, July 10 // -- What is your idea of paradise? Susie writes this week about her own idea of paradise as she gets a break from the heat in Saudi Arabia and continues her summer vacation in the states.

http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/07/in-paradise.html

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Click on over to Susie of Arabia's Jeddah Daily Photo and discover Saudi Arabia as you've never seen it. This past week's featured photos included a soccer practise, Bedouin style furnishings, and a mirrored mosaic sun. Check it out!

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Susie's Big Adventure Talks About How Women Cannot Drive in Saudi Arabia, Yet Children Can

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 18 // -- One of Susie's biggest challenges since moving to Saudi Arabia is her lack of mobility. Although she has always driven and owned her own car in the states since she was sixteen, in Saudi Arabia women are not allowed to drive. But what really irks her is when she sees little boys driving! See for yourself on her latest post on Susie's Big Adventure.

http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/09/women-cant-drive-here-but-children-can.html

http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/09/man-on-plane.html

Women in Saudi Arabia have many obstacles to overcome and getting exercise is one of them. Under the category of "Only in Saudi Arabia!", Susie compares the disparities between men's gyms and women's gyms in her world this week on Jeddah Daily Photo Journal.

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Susie's Big Adventure Addresses Feeling Abnormal in Another Culture

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 5 // -- Moving to another country and experiencing culture shock takes some getting used to. At first the newness and excitement carries you through, but eventually the reality of feeling abnormal hits. Read Susie's post about just wanting to feel normal again. http://susiesbigadventure.blogspot.com/2009/06/on-being-normal.html

Susie of Arabia's Jeddah Daily Photo Journal shares images of life in Saudi Arabia every day. This past week's photos featured a large chain restaurant sign in Arabic, a sculpture in Makkah, and a dangerous driving habit on the road. Take a look! http://susieofarabia.wordpress.com/

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