Kuwait through my eyes
I haven't done one of these travel posts in quite some time, even though I've done quite a bit of travelling over the last year. One because I didn't snap enough and two the trips were so full of work.
But, this year promises to be a year full of jaunts. I have taken it upon myself to travel every couple of months and stop being so career obsessed.
Its fun to be young while we're young!
So Kuwait has been the quintessential country that went through the gulf war. They say you could easily see the whole of the country in three hours. But its the ahem Kuwaiti experience that is mostly the difference. The architecture is changing, the roads are being reworked, there is a constant buzz of new bridges being built. Its growing and rapidly at that.
Bayan Palace from afar
Nothing would stand out to me more because I was born and raised there, but if you're from another continent or even from another GCC state, you would be surprised by the level of sophistication combined with its quite calm. Unless you're driving on the roads, where driving is insane,
compared to 1990 which I remember vividly, Kuwait has made HUGE progress.
Here are a few snippets.
Kuwait is blessed with a long coastline, so parks near the beach, restaurants, seaside activities are plenty. Even on weekdays, communities and families gather and spend time, The walking tracks, basketball courts, children's play areas, are well kept and if you're a social person, picnics and bbq's can be a staple.
The evening view of The Sultan Center- Honestly we never shop here, except if we need to buy fish.
Evenings make the lit up center look like a royal wedding home. Its a truly breathtaking sight as you drive by.
The Sultan Centre
Kuwait TowersThe iconic Kuwait towers reopened and with its absolutely fabulous lights- it looks divine. The globe keeps turning so you get a 360 view of Kuwait and the changing lights on the tower are a spectacle.
Long drives on the Mubarak-al-Kabir street will give you a snapshot of the Bayan Palace, and some amazing modern architecture, various embassies, lavish homes with opulent lawns and the view of the sea. An you'll be at a cruising speed of 100 and above.
Daylight will often make Kuwait look drab and dry. You will come across the occasional tents where the citizens congregate for celebrations, but if you want to see the country do it at night. Its a mix of colour and modernism.
Despite all the odds I think Kuwait hits the sweet spot; its not as rural as dare I say Oman, not overdone like Dubai and not as stringent as its immediate neighbour to the South. Its just right.
With the most strictest food practices you can be sure that what ever you eat wherever you eat it, is good, hygienic and affordable. From a simple 100 fils shawerma (I love Canary) to a feast in fine dining- it has it all- all within 3 hours.
Of course I could go on and on about the malls and cafes etc, but this is the Kuwait you see through me. Simple, minimal clean, calm and modern.
Movie I recommend: The Ultimate gift
Song on my playlist: Meghan Trainor- I'm all about that bass
Broken by Seether
But, this year promises to be a year full of jaunts. I have taken it upon myself to travel every couple of months and stop being so career obsessed.
Its fun to be young while we're young!
So Kuwait has been the quintessential country that went through the gulf war. They say you could easily see the whole of the country in three hours. But its the ahem Kuwaiti experience that is mostly the difference. The architecture is changing, the roads are being reworked, there is a constant buzz of new bridges being built. Its growing and rapidly at that.

Nothing would stand out to me more because I was born and raised there, but if you're from another continent or even from another GCC state, you would be surprised by the level of sophistication combined with its quite calm. Unless you're driving on the roads, where driving is insane,
compared to 1990 which I remember vividly, Kuwait has made HUGE progress.
Here are a few snippets.
Kuwait is blessed with a long coastline, so parks near the beach, restaurants, seaside activities are plenty. Even on weekdays, communities and families gather and spend time, The walking tracks, basketball courts, children's play areas, are well kept and if you're a social person, picnics and bbq's can be a staple.
The evening view of The Sultan Center- Honestly we never shop here, except if we need to buy fish.
Evenings make the lit up center look like a royal wedding home. Its a truly breathtaking sight as you drive by.



Long drives on the Mubarak-al-Kabir street will give you a snapshot of the Bayan Palace, and some amazing modern architecture, various embassies, lavish homes with opulent lawns and the view of the sea. An you'll be at a cruising speed of 100 and above.
Daylight will often make Kuwait look drab and dry. You will come across the occasional tents where the citizens congregate for celebrations, but if you want to see the country do it at night. Its a mix of colour and modernism.

Despite all the odds I think Kuwait hits the sweet spot; its not as rural as dare I say Oman, not overdone like Dubai and not as stringent as its immediate neighbour to the South. Its just right.
With the most strictest food practices you can be sure that what ever you eat wherever you eat it, is good, hygienic and affordable. From a simple 100 fils shawerma (I love Canary) to a feast in fine dining- it has it all- all within 3 hours.

Of course I could go on and on about the malls and cafes etc, but this is the Kuwait you see through me. Simple, minimal clean, calm and modern.
Movie I recommend: The Ultimate gift
Song on my playlist: Meghan Trainor- I'm all about that bass
Broken by Seether

Published on April 19, 2015 02:21
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