Destination KSA - Your Guide to Saudi

Destination KSA - Your Guide to Saudi
Lama Ghazzawi
Lama Ghazzawi

Activities

Tips To Survive The Struggles Of Freshmen Year

We all felt a little lost when it came to college. We changed universities and majors, followed friends, wanted different places and jobs. It was honestly very confusing. So, the Destination Team came together and thought of a few things we’d tell ourselves on the first day of college if we could turn back time […]

By Lama Ghazzawi
Tips To Survive The Struggles Of Freshmen Year
From the Magazine

GENERATION XYZ…

A trip down Riyadh’s memory lane. In every generation there’s something special. Whether it’s events, music, rising talents, fashion trends or just memories. We went back a few generations to see just how special they were. 1970s This generation was one for the ages. In music, it was the rise of rock and roll and […]

By Lama Ghazzawi
GENERATION XYZ…
Business

Dr. Samia Al Habib Leaving a Mark

Our one-on-one with researcher, doctor and educator. Leaving a mark in the medical research field is no walk in the park, it requires years of dedication, education and passion. Q1: Would you kindly introduce yourself to us? A mother of three, a consultant and family physician with 26 years of experience in the medical field. […]

By Lama Ghazzawi
Dr. Samia Al Habib Leaving a Mark
From the Magazine

Lean in And Listen

Recognizing and tackling the signs of bullying. Bullying is a topic people tend to avoid talking about. But, what if it’s happening to people you love while you don’t even know about it? People get bullied at every age for being different; having different accents, nationalities, colors, opinions, social status and financial income are all […]

By Lama Ghazzawi
Lean in And Listen
Health & Wellness

Staying Positive: A Guide for a Perfect Week.

By Lama Ghazzawi 1. Wake up on the right side of the bed every day The most important part of the day is the moment you wake up. Take a deep breath and put in mind an easy daily goal that you want to achieve. 2. Have your breakfast This is an extremely important step […]

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Staying Positive: A Guide for a Perfect Week.
Fitness

Super Brain Yoga to Strengthen Your Mind

By Lama Ghazzawi As we all know: our brains are muscles as well, and just like any other muscle, they need to be exercised to stay healthy. One of the simple ways to do just that is called Superbrain Yoga. It is a simple squat exercise that offers benefits not just for kids, but for […]

By Lama Ghazzawi
Super Brain Yoga to Strengthen Your Mind
From the Magazine

Food Cravings Explained

Cravings, what they mean and how to satisfy them. By knowing how intelligent our bodies are, we should also know how to listen to it and give it exactly what it needs. Even cravings are a sign of distress, and each craving signals a lack of something in the body that must be replenished. So, […]

By Lama Ghazzawi
Food Cravings Explained
Dining

6 Snack Tips to Keep You Cool this Summer

Riyadh’s heat can get a little too much to handle. Unless you’ve adapted, you’re going to need a little help to beat this melting weather. So, here’s a few snack ideas to stay cool. 1. Frozen grapes are great and super easy to make. Just put some grapes in a sandwich bag and freeze them […]

By Lama Ghazzawi
6 Snack Tips to Keep You Cool this Summer
Offbeat

11 Words You Should Be Using More Often

There are so many awesome words we like, don’t use like all the time. And that totally sucks. But we should, like, use these more often methinks. 1. Scrumptious These pancakes are just so scrumptious. 2. Delightful What a delightful gathering! 3. Precious Children are truly precious. 4. Evolve I love it when my pokemon […]

By Lama Ghazzawi
11 Words You Should Be Using More Often
Offbeat

The Best Things to Buy at Pharmacies

By Lama Al-Ghazzawi In Riyadh, we’ve got a ton of pharmacies and most of them sell the same things. BUT, there are a few things that you MUST have, and we’ll tell you where to go for each of these gems.

By Lama Ghazzawi
The Best Things to Buy at Pharmacies
Dining

3 Easy Nutella Recipes You’ll Go (Hazel)nuts For

By Lama Ghazzawi If you want to satisfy your nutella cravings, then you’ve definitely come to the right place.  Try these recipes to get your Nutella fix. Mini Nutella Croissants Breakfast? Snack? Whatever, it all works. Strawberry and Nutella spring rolls Take these little crowd-pleasers anywhere! Grilled Nutella and marshmallow sandwich This one is just… The […]

By Lama Ghazzawi
3 Easy Nutella Recipes You’ll Go (Hazel)nuts For
From the Magazine

Local Vacationing Gems

Special places to entertain us this summer. Goot Resorts Located in Al Munsiyah District 10 minutes from Granada Mall, this resort has got it all. Whether you’re with a bunch of friends celebrating a birthday or with your family having a nice BBQ, this place has got you covered. With beautiful modern decor and refreshing […]

By Lama Ghazzawi
Local Vacationing Gems
From the Magazine

Indoor Activ-ities

Plenty to do indoors to avoid definite heat strokes. Escape Riyadh-ity with Escape Arabia Maybe it’s our Sherlock complex but we’re seriously getting hooked to escape rooms and in our opinion, the more there are in Riyadh, the merrier it is. Escape Arabia is the latest addition to this new wave of entertainment sweeping the […]

By Lama Ghazzawi
Indoor Activ-ities
Dining

Taste Bud Adventures

Give your taste buds a trip around the world with these local palate pleasers. EASTERN EUROPEAN Lusin is as authentic as you can get. They have delicious grilled meats and traditional appetizers that give you that tangy Armenian flavor. Location: Centria Mall FRENCH France is well known for its beautifully buttered pastries and sweet heavenly […]

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Taste Bud Adventures
Eid

Throwback Eid Gift Ideas for Kids

Happy Eid! What’s better than three days of awesome food, money and great gifts? Exactly. Nothing. Here’s a few great THROWBACK gift ideas for kids. Share it with your loved ones. And on social media. *wink wink* 1. Candy and chips When do you ever go wrong with candy? No, not the modern day candy […]

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Throwback Eid Gift Ideas for Kids
Dining

The Wonders of Peanut Butter

Not everyone loves peanut butter, but when you do, you REALLY love it. For those who like to enjoy a spoonful every now and then, here are a few things you should know about: 1. Peanut butter helps you lose inches Although it’s high in calories, the dense consistency of peanut butter keeps your mind off of food […]

By Lama Ghazzawi
The Wonders of Peanut Butter
Health & Wellness

How To Stay Fresh In Ramadan

During Ramadan, the thing that people mostly complain about is fatigue. Everyone is always tired, which basically puts them in a bad mood. But here’s a few proven ways to stay fresh during this holy month. 1. Water, water water I know, this one is a bit cliché. But our bodies are made up of […]

By Lama Ghazzawi
How To Stay Fresh In Ramadan