We flew across the world to SURPRISE our FAMILY after 18 months overseas!

After 18 months without leaving Saudi Arabia and just as long without seeing our families, we made the trip home to the US to visit them - but we made it a surprise!
Our families had NO IDEA that we were coming to visit them, and it was a complete shock - just wait until you see their emotional reactions! It took us 30 hours to get to Nashville, Tennessee, and once we arrived we found out that we our hotel wasn't open yet! We had to sort through that issue, quarantine, and then we were finally able to meet up with our families for the big surprise!
Surprising our family after 18 months overseas! Surprise reunion from abroad! Best Reactions Ever!
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F O L L O W A L O N G
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A B O U T U S
We’re Eric and Ashley, an American couple who has spent the last 5 years living and working in Saudi Arabia. We’ve traveled a TON in the time we’ve been here, but in the craziness of 2020 (and 2021), we decided to finally do some real exploring in the country we’re fortunate enough to call home for now.
As Saudi Arabia is finally opening up for tourism, we’re taking the chance to experience both the famous and off-the-beaten path the Kingdom has to offer. Our goal is to show you the uniqueness of the country and inspire you to set out on your own adventures - whether in remote corners of the world or just down the road from your home.
In June of 2021 we decided to travel to the US and surprise of families with a visit - the first time we'd seen them in 18 months!
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[@andiclem4607]

Mom’s reaction is my favorite!!!! Nothing like having your whole family together (minus Zach) to make a mom’s heart full!

[@EricAndAsh]

It was the best! So glad we got to do this!

[@itsgottobesarahmarie]

Andi yours got me crying 😭🥰 love yalls precious family!

[@TheOne-ri7tj]

I used to live in Martin, TN for seven years, Tennessee brought good memories. In which city of TN do you live in? However you should bring your family to Saudi sometime. UTM

[@EricAndAsh]

Our family lives just south of Nashville. We’d love to get them here to visit - hopefully as the world gets a little bit back towards normal again!

[@tvannoord18]

Your sister Andy's response made me cry. Actually, most of the video made me cry. Aww!! What a great surprise for them all!

[@EricAndAsh]

It was sooo much fun. I’m so glad we got to do it!

[@mohammadwusqahussain4933]

Thats the best part of traveling... You cant predict whats going to happen and enjoying and laughing at the unpredictability instead of getting frustrated is the most joyous part!

[@EricAndAsh]

Right? Although it would have been nice for them to call us and let us know they weren’t going to be open 🤷🏼‍♂️😂

[@mohammadwusqahussain4933]

@@EricAndAsh Obviously that's bad management from the hotel staff...

[@depedcyrilariola7346]

Close family ties still can be seen! though both of you are far from them in a year, but both of you remains in their hearts! Wish both of you, luck and be in good health always and your family!

[@EricAndAsh]

Thanks! It was so good to get to see all of them!

[@RashidAliKhan73]

Such an Exciting surprised. Everyone missed you in family. That’s a love.

[@EricAndAsh]

It was SOOO good to get to see them all ❤️ It's one of the hardest things about living away from family!

[@RashidAliKhan73]

Absolutely your right.

[@ahmdkalef2252]

Explosive . Fireworks of emotions touched everyone's heart watched the video.

[@EricAndAsh]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@kimr.7130]

This was the sweetest video ever!! Made me cry, as I know this was an awesome gift for your Mom, Dad and Sisters!!

[@EricAndAsh]

Thanks! We loved getting to see them!

[@joshzylks4252]

So glad you guys got to come visit family! Eric, your hotel adventures reminded me of the time we had so much trouble trying to find a room on our trekking trip. Such good memories!

[@EricAndAsh]

So true! Those sorts of things are funny looking back even if stressful at the moment.

[@lllpaosns5425]

God bless you and your family

[@EricAndAsh]

Thanks, Malfi!

[@ckonofre69]

Love the Video and all the surprises! Just curious why y’all had to quarantine going back, I just went back to the US from KSA (I live near Abha) and I didn’t have to quarantine. Just curious and congrats on your 1K. Keep up the great work!

[@EricAndAsh]

Thanks! It was fun to see everyone! Back in June when we left, if you weren't fully vaccinated the CDC recommended a 5 day quarantine and testing yourself before leaving. We only had the first vaccine at the time (we got the second while there), so we wanted to do our best to follow the rules.

[@ckonofre69]

@@EricAndAsh Rule followers; nice to see there’s still some of those out there. I went back with just one vaccine too and got the J&J one while in was home and then got another one when I got back to KSA. So I have the trifecta following through these veins. I just need the Moderna left !!! Well anyway, y’all keep up the great videos !! If y’all are ever in the Abha area again I would love to get a selfie with you two!!! Safe travels!

[@Ahmed-wz7xv]

You guys made my day! I’m happy that you’re happy. Love your videos 😁

[@EricAndAsh]

Thanks, Ahmed! It was sooo good to get to go visit family!

[@user-sf2wn3qm8r]

الأم بعد الله.

[@lllpaosns5425]

Good luck 👍

[@EricAndAsh]

Thanks 👍

[@SaadAltuilaai]

Dad's so surprised that he even forgot to give you your hugs 🤣

[@EricAndAsh]

haha! He was shocked!

[@lllpaosns5425]

Does that hotel give you back your money?

[@EricAndAsh]

It took a while, but yes we did! It would have been nice if they'd called us beforehand 😂