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Glynn Smith

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English expat in Saudi Arabia

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English

Lives in deswbury

Speaks english and a little german

Registration: 29 January 2011

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Glynn Smith
R80GS'er replied to a thread
12 years ago
R80GS'er

good bye Saudi Arabia by R80GS'er

after 9 months of being told 4 more weeks till my wife will be able to join me in saudi and then finding out it was going to be another 3 months minimum before she could join me i decided enough was enough. and have come back to the uk. too many ...

Glynn Smith

the funny part is i was the only management in the company that new anything about the business. lmao so i wish them all the luck in the world. Read More

Glynn Smith
R80GS'er created a thread
12 years ago

good bye Saudi Arabia

after 9 months of being told 4 more weeks till my wife will be able to join me in saudi and then finding out it was going to be another 3 months minimum before she could join me i decided enough was enough. and have come back to the uk. too many ... Read More

Glynn Smith
R80GS'er replied to a thread
12 years ago
Bizzle

Bahrain Grand Prix by Bizzle

Any interest from anyone in going? Might be good to get a group together?

Glynn Smith

my wife and i would love to but we looked at the prices and it's a bit out of our price range TBH Read More

Glynn Smith
R80GS'er replied to a thread
12 years ago
Princess sunshine

How far is khobar from the train station? by Princess sunshine

We found the holiday inn at half moon bay to be pretty amazing (according to the pics online). Wed like to take the kids by train. Approx how far is half moon bay, khobar frm the train station??

Glynn Smith

one idea you could hire a car here for your stay then your free to go where ever you want in the area instead of paying out for a taxi every time. they can deliver to the hotel or maybe even the hotel have a good deal with a company just a ... Read More

Glynn Smith
R80GS'er replied to a thread
12 years ago
Princess sunshine

How far is khobar from the train station? by Princess sunshine

We found the holiday inn at half moon bay to be pretty amazing (according to the pics online). Wed like to take the kids by train. Approx how far is half moon bay, khobar frm the train station??

Glynn Smith

good old google maps or i also use NAVTEQ map24 they are prety good for locating places. that and my GPRS i'm sorted and happy to go anywhere i need in the KSA. Read More

Glynn Smith
R80GS'er replied to a thread
12 years ago
Princess sunshine

How far is khobar from the train station? by Princess sunshine

We found the holiday inn at half moon bay to be pretty amazing (according to the pics online). Wed like to take the kids by train. Approx how far is half moon bay, khobar frm the train station??

Glynn Smith

it is 33km from the station to the 1st part of half moon bay have a look here on the route i got from google maps http://g.co/maps/dsjvz hope this helps Read More

Glynn Smith
R80GS'er replied to a thread
12 years ago
Automation

Umrah by car from Khobar by Automation

Hi friends, I want to perform umrah by Car can anybody please share contact details of transporters who can provide Umrah visit by Car. My current stay is in Boudl near Tamimi Market Al-Aqrabia. Regards

Glynn Smith

saptco do a bus from dammam that goes to jeddah for 200sar then it is an 80 km taxi ride to makkah. http://www.saptco.com.sa/en/services_intercity.htm Read More

Glynn Smith
R80GS'er replied to a thread
13 years ago
jillndave

Help - Gluten free bread by jillndave

I have been advised to eat Gluten free bread. But I have not been able to find it in Riyadh. Any suggestions please.

Glynn Smith

if there is a LULU in Riyadh try there the one in Al Khobar has Burgen Bread soy and linseed not gluten free but gluten reduced my wife has it as she has an intolerence to gluten. not perfect but it works for her. also i hear that either panda or ... Read More

Glynn Smith
R80GS'er replied to a thread
13 years ago
andsoitis

where to exchange SAR to $$ in Jeddah by andsoitis

Can anyone tell if if how and where I can exchange SAR into $$$ is jeddah? I am heading to Sri Lanka where I have booked a tour and must pay in $$ when i arrive your help is appreciated

Glynn Smith

i just went on google maps and it seems that most the big name hotels in the city have a currency exchange service. though hotels normal charge more than any airport, if you have a bank account then try your bank they have the service there. Read More

Glynn Smith
R80GS'er replied to a thread
13 years ago
andsoitis

where to exchange SAR to $$ in Jeddah by andsoitis

Can anyone tell if if how and where I can exchange SAR into $$$ is jeddah? I am heading to Sri Lanka where I have booked a tour and must pay in $$ when i arrive your help is appreciated

Glynn Smith

what about the concurrency exchange in the airport if not in the airport you leave by but the airport you arrive at? just a thought they normaly have them airside in most airports Read More

Glynn Smith
R80GS'er replied to a thread
13 years ago
R80GS'er

hello Jeddah by R80GS'er

hi everyone i'm in town for a few days. seem to be in the ass end of town so if anyone fancies showing me somewhere nice in town this weekend i would be really greatful being left on my own by my colleagues as the are going to makkah for their ...

Glynn Smith

no one going to help a visitor to your city then? cheers everyone Read More

Glynn Smith
R80GS'er created a thread
13 years ago

hello Jeddah

hi everyone i'm in town for a few days. seem to be in the ass end of town so if anyone fancies showing me somewhere nice in town this weekend i would be really greatful being left on my own by my colleagues as the are going to makkah for their ... Read More

Glynn Smith
R80GS'er replied to a thread
13 years ago
Henky

Tochdown Khobar by Henky

Hi all, I just arrived in Dammam a couple days ago and will be out here for at least 6 months. Im currently still in a Hotel in the CBD but moving to a compound in Khobar next week (Rezayat). Since I just arrived and dont know anyone besides my ...

Glynn Smith

welcome to Khobar henky i'm in gulf peal 1 out of town in jeddah at the moment but be more than happy to meet for a coffee when i'm back in town. Read More

Glynn Smith
R80GS'er replied to a thread
13 years ago
FlyFisherJim

unlimited broadband - which provider? by FlyFisherJim

Hi - I have just arrived in Dammam, having spent a short time in Riyadh. I currently have a Mobily Connect USB dongle which I plug into my laptop and get 5GB (I think - or is it 1 Gb?) per month, for a cost of SAR100 per month. This works fine, but ...

Glynn Smith

stc do packages like the uk sky package and some have a free mobile dongle included just thought it might be worth a mention too Read More

Glynn Smith
R80GS'er replied to a thread
13 years ago
Alliecat

MERRY CHRISTMAS! A Free IPAD from me for the good boys & girls!!! by Alliecat

Just let me know how many you want and I'll get them from my Uncle Wilbur (pictured below)! :lol: Happy holidays to one and all!http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7149/6568270773_42db00d3d8_b.jpg

Glynn Smith

lol merry christmas alliecat Read More