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NO POSTCARDS AT THE AIRPORT !!!!!

by DAO

The Kuwait International Airport has a few Duty Free shops airside and a FULL shopping mall just outside customs. In fact you can even - in many instances - get a free quick visa to go into the shopping mall. At no point does a single shop sell postcards in this airport! None!Can anyone with half a brain spot the amazing business opportunity?Obviously no one here in Kuwait.So if you are in transit, leaving it just before you leave the country or thought you would get an early start on your postcards after arrival - Think Again! Because collectively the aiport can't see the potential. Anyone want to help me set up a business here?

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Sandstorms

by Astrobuck

Every once in a while, sandstorms will blow across the Kuwaiti landscape. Although I was only in two of these storms, they were only minor. However, be sure you wear some sort of protective eywear if you need to venture out while these storms are occurring. Also, be sure you wear a schmog or other means to ptotect your face so you will be able to breathe.

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Respect the Country's Laws and Religion

by KeithFitzgerald

Use common sense folks. Kuwait is an Islamic country and any seasoned traveler knows that regardless where you visit, you should respect the customs, laws, religion and beliefs. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited, but you don't have to look to hard to find either locally made or smuggled stuff. You will be arrested for either possession of or being intoxicated from alcoholic beverages. So, common sense...wait until you leave to consume or possess alcohol. Don't go walking down the street wearing revealing clothes. Although Kuwait women and men wear anything from traditional Arabic clothing to more Western styles, showing too much leg, cleavage or bare midriff is frowned upon. You'll be fine in jeans and a short sleeve, but leave the tank tops and spaghetti straps in the suitcase.Serious crime rate is much lower than it is in most other countries. Common sense dictates though to not walk...

Driving without headlights

by finneyboy

So you've read all the warnings about the crazy driving, and they are all 100% accurate. Even more ridiculous is the thought that it is "cool" to not drive with one's headlights on. Combine the fact that they are crazy drivers to begin with and the fact that they are now very difficult to see at night and you will get what's in the photograph provided. I just can't stress enough how important it is to check your mirrors a few times before making any moves as drivers can sneak up on you so fast and you have no idea they are there until it's too late. Oh and by the way, the accident will be your fault if you're an Ex-Pat no matter what.

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Watch out for the camels at night!

by finneyboy

First of all, it's not a good thing to be driving around in the desert past dark in the first place, but sometimes you can't avoid it. You would think that it would be easy to spot a huge camel and avoid hitting it, but I can assure you that is not always the case. It can be pitch black (there are no street lights out here! and you can only see as far as your headlights illuminate) and the camel can be moving at a good rate of speed. Just slow down and take your time; if I had taken a picture of the damage a camel can do to a full-size SUV you would understand better!

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THE ENGLISH

by pangtidor

Kuwait is the Arabic country and English language is the second language which is widely spoken all around the country. The thing you have to be aware of is most of the English speakers here are not the native English speakers. If English is your mother tongue language, SPEAK SLOWLY AND CLEARLY AND USE LESS SLANGS IN KUWAIT. You may not be understood by the other people here who less exposed to the native speakers. On the other hand, you may find some difficulties in understanding the English with Asian or Arabic accent. Some workers (cleaners,porters,drivers,housemaids) or the elder ones can not speak English. Some spellings may not be correct anywhere and the good grammar will not be found easily.

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The Electricity

by pangtidor

Most of the receptacles in Kuwait will be the 3 squared holes (see the picture). The voltage will be 220-240V and 50-60Hz. The buildings have big power of electricity so the brown out from the over powered appliances is less likely to be happened. Nevertheless, be careful on buying the electric appliances here. Some appliances will have huge number of power consumption. The adaptor for UK/Asian appliances with the two rounded prong plug is easy to find in Kuwait.

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Taxi Drivers in difficulty

by isildur06

One evening I took a taxi from city center to Kuwait towers. Before getting into cab, I asked for the price and driver told me 4 KD. 4 seemed quite a reasonable number to me first and I said OK. (beware Kuwait dinar is a very expensive currency) During the ride I made the calculation in my head and realised I am paying almost 15 US $ for a few km's ride in an oil free country. That was unacceptable for me as being a Turkish. I was coming from the land of evil taxi drivers, with all these life experiences I should not have been ripped of like that. On the way back after some self motivation, took a cab again. Again I was told I should pay 4 KD's but I said I will pay 1.5 KD's. I got the approval and took the ride. After the half way my charming driver started to tell me in half Arabic and half English I should pay at least 3 KD's. And all the time he was saying "Ene mushkul"(I am in...

Sandy days

by isildur06

As Kuwait is surronded by deserts, even with small winds dust fells on the city. During these times even after short walks in the street you feel sand particles betwwen your teeth. You had better stick to indoors on such days.

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Rain, Another Disaster

by pangtidor

The rain will be in Kuwait for few times only but it is another disaster too. There are some construction sites all over Kuwait and the drainage system is bad. Moreover, many trashes just block the drainage and keep the roads covered with the water. During winter time, the raining day will head to fallen temperature on the following day. The worst thing is the rain after the sandstorm. The water drops will just carry the dirt on earth faster. Anyway, do not expect more rain in Kuwait.

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Q:  Hi VT Members I am thinking visiting Kuwait sometime 2011. I traveled to few Persian Gulf State I.E Bahrain UAE Oman) Is it... 

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A: Personally i was not a huge fan of Kuwait. If on an extended transit, there's no reason why you shouldn't check out the city. But it is most certainly not a destination... 

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