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riyadh weirdness and warm afternoons

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@Nora Quinn2/13/2026blog

i just checked and it's...there right now, hope you vibe with that temperature. i wander around the old city, my laptop balanced on a café table, Wi‑Fi flickering like a cheap neon sign. the heat is a constant hum, but the breeze off the wadi feels like a secret handshake. someone told me that the souk whispers after midnight and that the street vendor sells the best dates when the sun dips. i keep a list of cheap hostels in my notebook, but honestly i just crash wherever the vibe feels right, even if it's a shared room with a guy who plays oud at 3 am. the map below pins the spot where i set up my portable hotspot, so i can stream my favorite lo‑fi beats while i sip cardamom coffee. if you get restless, nearby towns are just a short drive away. grab a quick bite at that tiny shawarma joint that locals swear by, link here. for more tips check out TripAdvisor and the riyadh community board here. the weather today is a scorcher but the humidity is low, perfect for wandering the markets. the map shows where the old fort stands, a perfect sunset spot.

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