Yvonne Pepin-Wakefield
American expat in Kuwait
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American
Lives in Seattle
Registration: 02 November 2011
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Life as a female expat in Kuwait by Priscilla
Hello, While moving to a new country and discovering new cultures is definitely an exciting adventure, everybody experiences it differently. It can be particularly different for women, in both positive and negative ways. What are some positive ...
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How has your life changed in Kuwait by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Kuwait? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
The only time I enjoyed driving in Kuwait was sunrise on the weekend along the Gulf Road. Every other excursion was a nightmare and often I neglected to go out of my flat because of traffic. I did though plan an escape from Kuwait once a month. ... Read More
Pets in Kuwait by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Kuwait have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Kuwait? What about pet adoption procedures in the country? ...
When I first arrived in Kuwait in 2010 I cared for every stray cat and dog I came across. In the first few days there I took in a sick/injured kitten, named him KC for Kuwaiti Cat He is a subject in my book "Suitcase Filled with Nails: ... Read More
Making phone calls in Kuwait by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Kuwait, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Kuwait? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
Before I had a civil ID a Kuwaiti offered to use their civil ID so I could purchase a phone and number. I would not advise this as this particular Kuwaiti canceled my phone number without notifying me. Read More
N** Steals from Expats by Yvonne Pepin-Wakefield
I worked in Kuwait from 2004-2010 and banked at N**. Since 2010 I tried closing my account from the U.S. and have spent hundreds of dollars in registered mail costs. I've tried to work through N** in New York and was just told N** in Shuwaik ...
Would be worth giving it a shot. But it comes down to bank employees who don't do their jobs. I phoned them, sent required/authorized documentations and had a friend in Kuwait, a Kuwaiti follow up. No response. So,then I go to the N. in New ... Read More
N** Steals from Expats by Yvonne Pepin-Wakefield
I worked in Kuwait from 2004-2010 and banked at N**. Since 2010 I tried closing my account from the U.S. and have spent hundreds of dollars in registered mail costs. I've tried to work through N** in New York and was just told N** in Shuwaik ...
I was not allowed to close my N.. account until I received a final check from my employer, a government university. That check arrived a month or so after returning to the US. I immediately began the process of closing the account and spent over ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Kuwait by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Kuwait. What is ...
I made reference to my book because it covers the pitfalls and high points of living and dealing with this society. I wish such a book had been available when I was living in Kuwait Read More
N** Steals from Expats
I worked in Kuwait from 2004-2010 and banked at N**. Since 2010 I tried closing my account from the U.S. and have spent hundreds of dollars in registered mail costs. I've tried to work through N** in New York and was just told N** in Shuwaik ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Kuwait by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Kuwait. What is ...
"I spent six years teaching art in Kuwait. When I first arrived there, I assumed I was more privileged than Kuwaiti women who “I lumped into the stereotype of ‘oppressed and forced to wear a veil’. But, I soon learned that ... Read More
Driving in Kuwait by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Kuwait? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Especially I love driving during Ramadan right before sundown! Read More