
Before moving to Saudi Arabia, we searched everywhere for a glimpse of what everyday life would be like. Inside Saudi Arabia was born from that search — a podcast exploring culture, family, style, wellness and life in today’s Kingdom. Hosted by Carly Overman and Vesna Petrovic, each episode blends our personal experiences as expats with the everyday rhythms of a country in transformation. Whether ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 34 | Founded | 9 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

In the summer of 2009, Victor Barrero typed "life in Saudi Arabia" into Google and got scared. He came anyway, on an eight-week flynas internship, a 25-year-old from Mexico who packed a camera and a checklist: camel market, old Diriyah, the grand baz... more
A year in, Carly and Vesna re-priced their whole life in Riyadh: what's gone up, what surprised them, and what they'd tell someone running the numbers before a move.
This is the granular version of the cost conversation, from the two biggest line it... more
Your neck pain and your gut might be the same problem. This week we sit down with Peter from Tonic The Method on what wellness actually looks like in Riyadh right now.
Peter is a physical therapist and Chinese-medicine specialist who moved here from... more
After a run of guest episodes, we did something different.. a live summer Q&A on TikTok, answering your questions in real time, and turned it into this week's episode. No guest, just us catching up before the summer break.
We get into what a Saudi w... more
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Carly and Vesna are great hosts. Their podcast is down-to-earth and honest, with interesting guests sharing different perspectives on life and culture in Saudi Arabia. It’s a fun and informative look at what living in KSA and all it has to offer.
This podcast has helped me learn so much and helped me feel more connected. Great hosts and love hearing their relatable perspectives.
Thank you for being so real.‘I’ve been here a fair few months& seen another podcast that ended up being so unrelatable. You are so genuine kind and fun yet informative - love this and its helped me see a different side that isn’t about unobtainable freebies that the other promotes. Thank you for being real
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Two hosts share real-life experiences of living as expatriates in Saudi Arabia, pairing personal anecdotes with practical insights about culture, family life, work, and the evolving social landscape shaped by Vision 2030. Episodes span topics from women's roles and empowerment to expat community building, cost of living, homeschooling, and navigating visas, housing, and childcare. The show frequently highlights local venues, neighborhoods, and events in Riyadh, offering candid perspectives on adaptation, identity, and community in a rapidly changing Kingdom. A notable strength is a warm, down-to-earth tone that blends practical tips with cultural nuance, making it approachable for movers, travelers, or anyone curious about daily life inside... more
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Recent guests on Inside Saudi Arabia include:
1. Raghad Ghadi
2. Alex Tashbaeva
3. Mahmoud Moamenah
4. Micah Nicole
5. Coach Kaiser
6. Rayan Alhaj Mohammed
7. Brandie Janow
8. Mariana De Carli Orti
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