Inside Saudi Arabia
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 you’re moving here, already living here, or simply curious about life inside Saudi Arabia, we’ll give you our perspective on the trends, shifts and conversations shaping the Kingdom right now.
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Oct 8, 2025
Oct 8, 2025
41 min
This week on Inside Saudi, we’re diving into the question everyone keeps asking — why are so many families, expats, and professionals moving to Saudi Arabia right now?
Carly and Vesna share their real-life story of finding out about the potential move, navigating contracts, visas, and goodbyes — from the moment they found out they might move, to flying out with kids (and dogs!) in tow. Expect honest insights, helpful visa tips, emotional moments, and everything in between.
If you’re considering a move to Saudi — or just curious what life looks like behind the compounds — this one’s for you.
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:45 The moment we found out
4:43 The waiting game (contracts, visas & planning through unknowns)
7:52 Visa nightmares
11:30 Getting help from agencies
13:19 Our visa tips
13:55 Arriving on tourist visas
17:24 Juggling Carly’s job while maybe moving
19:33 Was it emotional to leave?
25:26 Flying the moms out
26:43 Sell it all
28:25 How we’re bringing the dogs
30:25 Agency timelines & tips
33:54 Checking contracts — can you leave the country?
Sep 30, 2025
Sep 30, 2025
46 min
When we first moved to Riyadh, we carried every misconception you can imagine: the heat, abayas, women’s freedom, whether our kids would settle, even if our dogs could adapt. In the first episode of Inside Saudi, we share what we thought life here would be like—and the reality instead. From our first Saudi National Day to shopping for abayas at Andulas Mall, it’s a mix of culture shock, surprises, and the moments that made us feel at home.