Allen
@jumpmaster0451
American expat in Kuwait
Forum posts
31
Contacts
10
About me
American
Lives in Mangaf
Speaks English
Registration: 04 March 2010
dental clinic in kuwait by engmousa
hey all!! where i can find a good dentist here in kuwait..?? waiting ur replies :) thanks in advance
A lot of my Western friends go to the International Clinic in Salmiya. My wife prefers the dental office inside of the Al Manshar Mall in Fahaheel. If you have the S.A.I.C. (Saudi Arabian Insurance Company) then, I think you would like the office ... Read More
Ready or not, here I come! by msjaydee
Hi all, I am moving to Kuwait at the end of March. I hope to meet some people on here and get some valuable information before I make my move. I have a few questions: 1. What areas would you suggest I look for apartments in? I want to live in an ...
If you're going to be working at or near Sharq.... you might look in the towns of Shaab, Salmiya, possibly Hawalli, or any of the other numerous 'suburbs' of Kuwait City. Just be prepared for crazy congestion near the start and end times of ... Read More
Kuwait Traffic Officer Dies in Head-On Collision by Paul&Collette
If you read the papers today you will see that a Traffic Officer died in a head-on collision. His friend, also an Officer is seriously injured. The photographs show a wreckage of a vehicle which must have exceeded the speed limit. I feel so sorry ...
Simple answer but....at the same time complicated. The "answer" to the problem of the 'typical' type of local driving is that.... This Is Kuwait.....plain and simple. I've never been to Saudi (I've heard the driving attitude is similar there) ... Read More
Surfing the Gulf
Hey...does ANYONE out there know of ANYONE (or place) that MIGHT sell a longboard (surfboard)? For years I was a bodyboarder when I was still at home in California. I always wanted to "stand up" instead of being down there on my belly.... I was ... Read More
New to Kuwait and already bored by Maged
[color=#d8266d]Hi there, just joined the website . i have moved to kuwait a couple of months ago from London. looking for friends and social life here in kuwait. im so bored but i heard there are alot of things to be done here.[/color]
Patience, my best and most "basic" advice. I've been here a total of 5 years...it takes some time to build up contacts etc. But, the 'net helps...sites like this one or similar can help initiate connections. As said earlier, getting an invite to ... Read More
2 weeks and still lost..... by BeachHobo
Hi all. I am from S.C. living and working in Kuwait. Just arrived here about two weeks ago and am finding it challenging to get around in this city without spending a fortune. Any help from anybody who speaks English would be much appreciated. I ...
One thing that no one here has mentioned is that, all "real" cabs have a meter. They will do their damndest NOT to use it and will want to negotiate a price with you. If you are adamant and upfront, demand that they use the meter. By law, the ... Read More
Is there anything fun to do in Kuwait? by Subway Mom
I have 2 kids and would like to have a fun filled Eid break. Is there anything fun to do in Kuwait other than live at the malls?! (Because that seems like the ONLY thing) :(
There are quite a number of amusement parks, both large and small. I've never been to any of them so, I don't know their exact quality, safety record, etc but........they do seem primarily geared toward family fun. Other then the ubiquitous malls ... Read More
New to the blog but, not the country.... by jumpmaster0451
Hello everyone, as you can tell, I'm not exactly "blog-savvy" but, here I am. I've lived in Kuwait a total of about 3.5 years, not all of it concurrently. I'm not exactly sure what to say but, if any of you out there are new to Kuwait, or the GCC ...
blah blah blah....lol... come out here and enjoy our 135+ degree heat...haha. Read More
New to the blog but, not the country.... by jumpmaster0451
Hello everyone, as you can tell, I'm not exactly "blog-savvy" but, here I am. I've lived in Kuwait a total of about 3.5 years, not all of it concurrently. I'm not exactly sure what to say but, if any of you out there are new to Kuwait, or the GCC ...
Yeah...next to the coast is super humid. I was 'visiting' my new apartment in Mangaf just two days ago (and before my vacation of mid July to early August)...and wow, just oppressive humidity. It sure will be nice when I can actually move in down ... Read More
New to the blog but, not the country.... by jumpmaster0451
Hello everyone, as you can tell, I'm not exactly "blog-savvy" but, here I am. I've lived in Kuwait a total of about 3.5 years, not all of it concurrently. I'm not exactly sure what to say but, if any of you out there are new to Kuwait, or the GCC ...
WOW....was it HOT today !!! I know...I know...it never "officially" gets above 50-C here but..... know this, my good friend here on camp has a very sophisticated thermometer/weather station device. It's digital and pretty accurate. During the ... Read More
Meeting on Wednesday by Denizkizi
Hi Guys! Do you want to meet on Wednesday and do something? Any opinions? Take care, Deniz
Help, advice, coaching? haha... what is the proper (or is THERE even ) saying for this time of Ramadan? Is there a proper greeting or salutation? Any help? Allen Read More
Anything good about Kuwait? by FrenchFrog
Hi! Sorry for the provocative title but I'm just hoping to get more responses that way :P... I read a lot of negative posts on this forum and also a lot of posts trying to organise social stuff - which is obviously good but also worries me slightly ...
Not counting my "pass thru" to Iraq in 2006 (and eventual return pass thru back to the States in 2007, I've lived/worked in Kuwait 3 times now. Totalled up I've lived in Kuwait about 4 years. No...Kuwait isn't "perfect" but, neither is anywhere ... Read More
Pets in Kuwait by matt20
I am moving to Kuwait in a few weeks. I am thinking about bringing my dog over. Does anyone have any experience with bringing pets into the country? I have contacted a pet relocation service, but once there what can I expect? Matt20
Hey...I just received a bit of info regarding pet information. I'm glad to have it since I plan on bringing my two "kids" (dogs) here later this summer or early Fall. I can send it to you in an email as an attachment. Let me know and I'll give you ... Read More
What to bring??? by cdedbdii
Hi all! I'm moving to Kuwait this fall to teach, and I'm just wondering if anyone has any suggestions about what to bring with... I've heard that most the necessities are available, but am just thinking along the lines of toiletries/cosmetics, ...
Make friends with an American on one of the many bases here... you can have stuff shipped to his/her APO address for the same shipping cost within the continental U.S. I have a Canadian friend who works for a Kuwaiti company and has no ties with ... Read More
New to the blog but, not the country.... by jumpmaster0451
Hello everyone, as you can tell, I'm not exactly "blog-savvy" but, here I am. I've lived in Kuwait a total of about 3.5 years, not all of it concurrently. I'm not exactly sure what to say but, if any of you out there are new to Kuwait, or the GCC ...
Sorry it took so long to reply....totally slipped my mind. I work at Camp Virginia. One of many camps in the middle of NOWHERE !! It is late, I must get to sleep, goodnight! Read More
New to the blog but, not the country.... by jumpmaster0451
Hello everyone, as you can tell, I'm not exactly "blog-savvy" but, here I am. I've lived in Kuwait a total of about 3.5 years, not all of it concurrently. I'm not exactly sure what to say but, if any of you out there are new to Kuwait, or the GCC ...
i was dozing here in my chair when i heard that tone the computer makes (via Yahoo Messenger) that I've received a new email. First thing I thought to myself "who would be writing at this time of night?".....haha. When I saw that it was from you, ... Read More
Kuwait Vs Qatar.. any opinions please?? by syndilou
Hi Im 26 years old and considering moving to Kuwait or Qatar, as my partner has been offered a teaching post in both cities. Any advice would be appreciated, we have a 3 year old son. Many Thanks.
Plus and minus for both. If pay and benefits are more or less equal for both locations, I would personally pick Qatar. I've lived in Kuwait for about 4 years, have visited most of the countries in the GCC, and to be honest, Kuwait isn't the most ... Read More
New to the blog but, not the country.... by jumpmaster0451
Hello everyone, as you can tell, I'm not exactly "blog-savvy" but, here I am. I've lived in Kuwait a total of about 3.5 years, not all of it concurrently. I'm not exactly sure what to say but, if any of you out there are new to Kuwait, or the GCC ...
Personally...yes, I'm happy here. Considering where I live (home of record).....Oklahoma....Kuwait is a step up! I'm originally from California and no, Oklahoma isn't THAT bad. It is just very slow to me. I was born and spent my formative years ... Read More
Hello from Tennessee by gobigorange
Hi, i'm fairly new to Kuwait (three months now) and have slightly gotten used to the culture. I am currently living with my kuwaiti family but my whole life i have lived in America so it's a new experience to me to be here. I spend most of my time ...
Let's see...problems accessing the web... Try www.hidemyass.com That one is usually painfree, just be careful and don't accidentally sign up for the pay-service. Once the page pops up, scroll down a bit and you'll see the text box showing the ... Read More
Pets in Kuwait by matt20
I am moving to Kuwait in a few weeks. I am thinking about bringing my dog over. Does anyone have any experience with bringing pets into the country? I have contacted a pet relocation service, but once there what can I expect? Matt20
I am not a good source of info on that BUT, I know it can be done. I've got "friends of friends" that have brought pets over. If someone here can't provide the info, you might try writing a letter to the U.S. Embassy here in Kuwait at the State ... Read More
New to the blog but, not the country.... by jumpmaster0451
Hello everyone, as you can tell, I'm not exactly "blog-savvy" but, here I am. I've lived in Kuwait a total of about 3.5 years, not all of it concurrently. I'm not exactly sure what to say but, if any of you out there are new to Kuwait, or the GCC ...
Okie dokie, sure thing! Goodnight Read More
New to the blog but, not the country....
Hello everyone, as you can tell, I'm not exactly "blog-savvy" but, here I am. I've lived in Kuwait a total of about 3.5 years, not all of it concurrently. I'm not exactly sure what to say but, if any of you out there are new to Kuwait, or the GCC ... Read More