Kuwait City - Post Report Question and Answers
If you move here, you can leave behind your:
Walking shoes. - May 2023
You can get almost everything here. - May 2023
Your pristine car. - Apr 2022
Snow boots. Alcohol (it's illegal). Bicycle... Not many good roads for long distance bicycling. If you work hard perhaps you can find a place, but they're not obvious. - Feb 2020
Road bike. Not a lot of places to ride and drivers are intense. - Nov 2018
Small cars and short dresses. - May 2017
Pork. Brand new car. - Aug 2016
Mini skirts, bacon and Jack Daniels. - Mar 2015
Ski outfits and parkas. It's flat as a pancake and not very cold. For women - their string bikini's. You probably won't get arrested but you don't want to hear the catcalls and folks that think you are a "working girl". - Dec 2013
short shorts, halter tops, and bicycles. - May 2013
Bad attitude. I have been guilty of getting caught up in the expat whining about Kuwait. Really, the value here is in the relationships that are available with some Kuwaitis and the rich expat community. I have friends, who are long-term residents (Westerners), that shame me with how positively they view living here. - Feb 2013
snow boots. - Jan 2013
Dogs. There is no place to walk them or let them roam free, and dogs are not valued in the local culture. So don;t bring your dog and then complain about no dog parks, or kids throwing rocks at your dog. This is the Middle East! - May 2012
bikinis, small cars, driving rules, and high expectations. - May 2012
parka and bikini, although the latter can be worn at private pools. - Jan 2012
memories of American news media "distorted" portrayal of the Middle East! Also your thoughts on defensive driving -- this place is like nothing in the States. Also most of your clothes-you will be shopping a lot. - Jul 2010
Driving ability, love of nightlife, and expectation of timely resolution of most situations. - Jul 2008
Winter coat. - Jun 2008
