Why Riyadh in the First Place? (Great for first timers)

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is often stereotyped as a country that most parent would not allow their children especially for a girl because of their scary thought of rape and people whose law is an "eye for an eye, tooth for a tooth, etc." Well, here's the picture and a fact. As I have been here 3 years ago, I realized that this is not a bad country at all. Personally, I came back because of work but I said to myself that I will only return if and only if I can work in a government hospital. Think of it, major percentage of Filipinos return to Saudi Arabia not mainly for money but maybe because it is also a safe place if you follow the rules. Also, they bring their families here because of its rich resources and because of tax exemption.

Thought to Self:

1. Always think of yourself. Benefits should matter such as vacation entitlement and freedom. If your employer cannot provide you a good transportation for your own safety, then that's not a pretty great deal.
2. Have great friends to share your happiness with. Great job and great money do not last without great friends so have someone to lean on and share your interests with.

Things to do:

People would often think that this is a place where you cannot stroll around because you are like a prisoner in a desert. I want to break that thought. Here are the things to do in this country:

1. Shop, Shop, and shop. If you are a shopaholic, then you picked the best place. Riyadh is a place of interest for people who want to see wonderful branded products from shoes, perfumes and household items.
2. Go to other countries. Because this is part of the Middle East, it is near every country such as Dubai (2 hours away) or United Kingdom (5 hours away). Isn't that great?
3. Visit Red Sand Dunes. Not only you can experience sand dunes in Dubai or in Ilocos but also in Riyadh. Experience removing your abaya (famous black dress worn by women to cover themselves) and ride an ATV vehicle while taking pictures or walk barefoot in the cold pristine sands in Riyadh.
4. Visit parks, zoo, and beach (Dammam is the nearest and only popular beach here).
5. In the future, a new railway system will be built. Visit the site for a clearer picture:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMh1ll5i41s

Hey, always look for the greater picture. If people keep on asking you why did you choose the country, then ask them back, "Why not?" Moreover, you're not deserted at all if you have great people around.