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Looks like I'm going to Saudi Arabia...

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by s land balla, Jul 14, 2015.

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  1. AroundTheWorld

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    Didn't you visit Israel? You might want to get a second passport...or you will have trouble entering the country.
     
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    I was in Israel in 2010 and have a new passport now.
     
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    Sounds awesome. Would love to have a job where I travel when I finish college.
     
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    That's good to know. I already suggested the Park Hyatt to my boss (gotta have hotel points). :grin:
     
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    What's the best way to get to Abha? Seems like quite a drive.

    I've been here for a few days now. Not a whole lot to do, but the food is really good and the hotel is excellent (Park Hyatt).
     
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    Wow! You can wear shorts and women can work??? How progressive!
     
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    Work for the UN (UNICEF, UNDP, etc.) or WWF. Could be depressing tho.
     
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    Practice.
     
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    Cheap 1 hour flight via Saudia.
     
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    BUMP: Still in Jeddah for work.

    After the Nimr Al-Nimr/Iran debacle, followed by the Hurghada hotel attack in Egypt, and now the Istanbul attack...

    For our politically inclined poster here -- should I be worried? I'm staying at a western (American) hotel chain here.
     
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    I wouldn't visit those countries and give their governments any of my hard earned money until they give their citizens fair treatment.

    DD
     
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    Luckily it's the other way around in my case, but I understand where you're coming from.
     
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    holy snake charming belly dancers...
     
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    Are you allowed to fap there?
     
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    Any time you are staying at a western hotel chain in that region in this day and age there is always risk. Make sure you register with the Department of State STEP program https://step.state.gov/step/ to get real time security and safety updates and guidance texted to your phone or email. Be aware of your surroundings and situational awareness as well. That being said, I'm sure you will be fine.
     
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    Is it a lot like Amsterdam?
     
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    I still have family in the country. They are about ready to leave, and come back to TX after working there since '88.

    One of the company's buses (Aramco) was attacked last week. Stopped at gun point but no one was hurt, they tossed some small explosives on the bus to burn it up.

    Protesting the killing of the pro reform cleric.
     
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    Huge ass crickets man.
     
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    Check your bank account.

    Are you still worried?
     

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