Pixels For Four

Try and try until you succeed. I've heard that a hundred times already and that's what we did when we decided to visit the World --- or more popularly known as Ithra. We attempted to enter it last year and was not allowed because it wasn't open for public yet, and we didn't know that for a hassle-free entry, a visitor must have a ticket to one of its shows which can only be booked online back then. Here's where we spent 2 hours: ENERGY EXHIBIT ART INSTALLATION Ithra also showcases 12 unique artwork integrated in the architecture of the Center to reflect its mission of promoting creativity and cross-cultural engagement. If you want to check out Ithra, check their website first for their visiting hours and show schedules. And better yet, (based on our experience) call their landline first.

When my husband pointed out the empty building in Al-Hareth bin Al-Habab Street in Malaz, where Cathay Pacific reservations office was located, I suddenly remembered that our favorite airline ceased its Riyadh operations more than a year ago. It only meant one thing for us: no more long stopovers.

Curled up in bed while watching cooking lessons on Youtube, I decided to spend the rest of the day learning new desserts then tidying up the house later. The kids are in Al Khobar for a chess tournament and this could be my most awaited me-time. But as I reached for the phone to check for my children's messages, I saw a friend's post on Al Janadriyah Festival. "Forget it, you've been there more than a couple of times to memorize what's in Gate 3 or in Gate 5", I said to myself. But F has been asking me about it since the first week of December so I sent him a message to ask if he wants to check it out because I don't. Winter has this hibernating effect on me. And as expected, of course, he wanted to. He's an avid visitor. He loves that festival. And to make the story and argument short, I agreed to go. And was I wrong for hesitating! There were lots of people and the parking lot was full to the edge of a ditch! We were so worried that our car mig