Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Oneputt

I don't think you are going to get a job with the Saudi Arabia Tourist Board anytime soon

What little I know about the country does not particularly appeal to me, not sure I could cope with the heat. A former colleague went to Mecca to the Hajj but I am not sure that people that visit for religious reasons actually get to see much of the rest of the country?

David

None of those gulf destinations have much appeal for me. I know what some of you mean when you are reluctant to visit due to some of the attitudes and practices. I feel the same way about Israel.

Just a pointless fact; ALCOHOL is actually an Arabic word 😝

Thank  you  Artyboo  --  Sunday  is  another  school  day 

{ The bloomin' things I learn on 'ere ( of which spellin' ain't one  )}

Sunday is another school day

Certainly is in Saudi

I don't think you are going to get a job with the Saudi Arabia Tourist Board anytime soon

No, I would probably be led out to some convenient square after Friday prayers and taught a severe lesson for criticising the regime 

+ 1  Oneputt  !!

The  number  of  times  I  have  pulled  people  up  over  their  use  of  the  term  "Anti Semitic "  and  asked  them  exactly  what  that  term  means.    I  think  the  percentage  accuracy  is  in  minus  figures   alas.  It's  so  very  easy  to  repeat  parrot  fashion  the  'IN PHRASES'

I have no problems with SA religions. I do have issues with the supression and control of sections of the population though, the female section namely. And rather inhuman punishments. A male dominated world is not a happy place.

As I have said there are so many countries with dubious practices its hard to avoid so we will visit anywhere as long as our personal safety is not at risk, and there is something of interest to see

We visited Israel a couple of years ago and found it absolutely fascinating, we were guided by an ex Israeli commando who took us to mainly Palestinian owned restaurants and the West Bank

Having visited Kuwait twice a year for the last 14 years, and a few times to Saudi, I find a week off the alcohol is good. There always seems to be a wonderful supply of juices and soft drinks available. It is nice to return home refreshed, to a nice glass of red though. Absence makes the heart etc. 

Gulf cuisine and culture can be fascinating too; the respect for culture, good manners, modesty, family and friends from the younger generation is warming to see and be part of, if you are fortunate enough to be invited into their homes.

As regards politics and religion, there are many places in the world, indeed any country you have not visited before, where it would be impolite to express a view of something you probably know little or nothing about.

As for the weather, at least its reliable.....

One of my daughters lives in Saudi and has done for a few years. Women are not as repressed as the media makes out, but they do get paid a lot less than men . However I would not want to visit as there is so little to do.