Lauren
@lleela
South African expat in Kuwait
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About me
South African
Lives in Salmiya
Registration: 24 September 2013
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.
Ha! I didn't even notice it was so old! Thanks for letting me know :) Read More
Going to the movies
Thanks everyone! I am sure my daughter will love the movie. Read More
Going to the movies
We would like to take our daughter to see How to Train Your Dragon 2 but can't seem to find if the movies are in English. Are blockbusters like that usually in English with Arabic subtitles, or do we need to go at specific times to get English? ... 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.
@syndilou I have a nearly 3 year old and new born and have been here for nearly 2 months. We have found plenty to do and met quite a few expats - lots from UK and US with little ones. Feel free to message me for details and I am happy to give you a ... Read More
Play schools for kids
Hi Arsh, take a look at the following websites for help: expatwoman.com/kuwait/monthly_kuwait_faqs.aspx everythingkuwait.com/kuwait-moms-guide/ kuwaitmomsguide.com/ Read More
What to do this summer? by justfedup
[url=http://thenaturalhistorian.com/2012/12/28/huddling-penguins-heat-sharing-selfish-behavior/]Penguins huddle[/url] up in blizzards in order to share the heat with one another. It's a behavior that individuals take for the greater good of the ...
We will be here so in for any family friendly activities! Read More
Cars and Drives by lleela
Any car enthusiasts here? My husband and I spent a lot of time going on cruises and other car related events in Australia. Any one go on drives for leisure here? We only have his work vehicle here which isn't as nice as his WRX back home, but would ...
Thanks everyone! We will take a drive. Thanks for the tip about paint as we are in a rental so good to know! Read More
Cars and Drives by lleela
Any car enthusiasts here? My husband and I spent a lot of time going on cruises and other car related events in Australia. Any one go on drives for leisure here? We only have his work vehicle here which isn't as nice as his WRX back home, but would ...
Yes Legacy - we have a WRX back in Aus. 2010 model, not an STi but we did modify her chipped etc - she is beautiful! Read More
Cars and Drives by lleela
Any car enthusiasts here? My husband and I spent a lot of time going on cruises and other car related events in Australia. Any one go on drives for leisure here? We only have his work vehicle here which isn't as nice as his WRX back home, but would ...
That sounds fun! Which way would we go to find that? Read More
About me
I just Googled Tunisia - WOW what a beautiful looking country! The beaches look amazing. What is it like to visit?? Read More
Online Gamers Group by -_-
Looking for people who loves playing online games. I want to make a group so we can have more fun playing a game together. (I'm an average DotA player and play different kinds of online game from time to time but its pretty boring since i dont have ...
No - I haven't played MW2 Read More
Cars and Drives by lleela
Any car enthusiasts here? My husband and I spent a lot of time going on cruises and other car related events in Australia. Any one go on drives for leisure here? We only have his work vehicle here which isn't as nice as his WRX back home, but would ...
That sounds great! It doesn't have to be anything huge, just nice going for a drive where the roads are quiet.. You have mentioned you are married in another post, am I right? Is your wife also enjoy driving? We have two little ones so it does make ... Read More
Cars and Drives
Any car enthusiasts here? My husband and I spent a lot of time going on cruises and other car related events in Australia. Any one go on drives for leisure here? We only have his work vehicle here which isn't as nice as his WRX back home, but would ... Read More
Online Gamers Group by -_-
Looking for people who loves playing online games. I want to make a group so we can have more fun playing a game together. (I'm an average DotA player and play different kinds of online game from time to time but its pretty boring since i dont have ...
My husband and I were WOW players before kids. Now my husband plays consoles when he can and I can get onto Steam occasionally. My Steam ID is zombieleela. Any Playstation gamers on here? Read More
Baby Capsule Laws
Hi, We are flying into Kuwait next week with a baby and toddler. I can't seem to find consistent information on the requirements for car seats for babies and toddlers. Each website I have found with information says something different. We will be ... Read More
Baby Health Checks
Thank you Justfedup! You are so helpful to so many people on here :) Read More
Baby Health Checks
Hi, In Australia I take my baby to get weighed at measured at our local pharmacy. Are there services like this available in Kuwait or is this only done at dr? Thank you:) Lauren Read More
Moving with a toddler and newborn to Kuwait by lleela
Hi! I am from Australia and moving to Kuwait for my husband's work with a 2 year old and 1 month old (both girls). From all I have read on this site and looking through other websites like mum's in Kuwait it looks like there will be heaps to keep ...
Thank you, I appreciate the info! I was actually concerned about the vaccination schedule as it seems very different to the Australian one. My 2 year old has finished her baby vaccines now and it looks like we will have to get more. I will chat to ... Read More
Bahrain for our new home by lleela
Hi all! I have read through all the forum threads, which have been so helpful in making our decision to move to Bahrain. My husband has a potential job offer in Bahrain to start within the next month. We have a toddler and another on the way so I ...
I know this is old, but I just wanted to post another thank you for all your help! My husband actually ended up with a contract in Kuwait instead of the Bahrain as thought and we are moving there in a months time. Hope you are all well! L Read More
Moving with a toddler and newborn to Kuwait
Hi! I am from Australia and moving to Kuwait for my husband's work with a 2 year old and 1 month old (both girls). From all I have read on this site and looking through other websites like mum's in Kuwait it looks like there will be heaps to keep ... Read More
Your suggestions please by hssn601
Hi all, A recruiter is offering me a CCTV engineer job in Al-jezeera construction for 400BD/m + Accommodation + Food + Medical + Transport He is asking me to pay 300$ before the visa Process and 1200$ after getting 2 year work visa + ticket. now ...
I notice you switch the spelling, did you google the wrong spelling? Al JAzeera construction Company have a website. http:/aljazeeracc.com.sa/en/ Read More
Bahrain for our new home by lleela
Hi all! I have read through all the forum threads, which have been so helpful in making our decision to move to Bahrain. My husband has a potential job offer in Bahrain to start within the next month. We have a toddler and another on the way so I ...
Thanks! That will be amazing. Read More
Bahrain for our new home by lleela
Hi all! I have read through all the forum threads, which have been so helpful in making our decision to move to Bahrain. My husband has a potential job offer in Bahrain to start within the next month. We have a toddler and another on the way so I ...
This is me being completely nosey... what is that area off to the top left? A road to a big non-descriptive area on Google Maps always gets my curiosity going ... Read More
Bahrain for our new home by lleela
Hi all! I have read through all the forum threads, which have been so helpful in making our decision to move to Bahrain. My husband has a potential job offer in Bahrain to start within the next month. We have a toddler and another on the way so I ...
Amwaj sounds great and I will add it to the list. We aren't too worried about house size, we live in a small house in Brisbane, so I am sure a rental will be the same or bigger (bonus!). I have looked through a lot of rentals on websites and love ... Read More
Bahrain for our new home by lleela
Hi all! I have read through all the forum threads, which have been so helpful in making our decision to move to Bahrain. My husband has a potential job offer in Bahrain to start within the next month. We have a toddler and another on the way so I ...
Thanks everyone. I love reading people so passionate about where they live. I will consider all your comments carefully (as much as I would love to call ourselves the 'young good looking types' haha) we will consider Saar as well as the areas closer ... Read More
Bahrain for our new home by lleela
Hi all! I have read through all the forum threads, which have been so helpful in making our decision to move to Bahrain. My husband has a potential job offer in Bahrain to start within the next month. We have a toddler and another on the way so I ...
Thank you! That is an awesome summary and a great one for my husband to read. You have written so many of the helpful blog posts and guides as well, you are really great. Thank you. Read More
Bahrain for our new home
Hi all! I have read through all the forum threads, which have been so helpful in making our decision to move to Bahrain. My husband has a potential job offer in Bahrain to start within the next month. We have a toddler and another on the way so I ... Read More