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Maryhope1989

@Maryhope1989

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Filipino expat in Kuwait

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Filipino, Single

Registration: 22 October 2016

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Maryhope1989 replied to a thread
7 years ago
EPHH77

Moving to Kuwait from Australia by EPHH77

Hello everybody! I'm a girl moving to Kuwait from Australia! Was just hoping to get some advice and tips from other expats that have moved to Kuwait. -is there anything that you could recommend bringing over/ have not been able to buy in ...

Maryhope1989

Hi EP, Welcome to Kuwait. Just like you, I asked a lot before coming to Kuwait. Browsing online wasn't the best way to get more info so before signing my contract I flew in twice to just get a feel of the country... I decided to move here ... Read More

Maryhope1989 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Xlau

Moving to Jahra by Xlau

Hi I am portuguese and i am looking to move to Jahra with 2 work colleagues. I would need 3 to 4 bedroom apartament or villa, furnished. Can you let me know where should I start looking?

Maryhope1989

Well, you can get in touch with me if you would prefer to take hotel rooms in Al Jahra. I work in Copthorne by Millennium Al Jahra and I can refer you to my colleague for price quotations. I come to Jahra once a week because I am based in Salmiya, ... Read More

Maryhope1989 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Imsnehajain

Socialization by Imsnehajain

Hey! Guys & Girls How You Doing? Don't you think its too boring every week same routine?, we should do something cool we all are here from different countries different cultures. Lets make things more colorful lets learn each others ...

Maryhope1989

Guns and Roses was great! I've got stories to say after that weekend in Dubai. :) What's the plan now guys? Read More

Maryhope1989 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Imsnehajain

Socialization by Imsnehajain

Hey! Guys & Girls How You Doing? Don't you think its too boring every week same routine?, we should do something cool we all are here from different countries different cultures. Lets make things more colorful lets learn each others ...

Maryhope1989

Would be great however I'm off to Dubai this weekend for the guns and roses concert... :( Maybe another time! Read More

Maryhope1989 replied to a thread
7 years ago
SUZYSTEIN

volleyball teams in Kuwait by SUZYSTEIN

Hello! I am moving to kuwait soon for a job opportunity and im looking for volleyball teams, clubs.... any group practicing! I have been playing for quite a while (over 15 years) and i play regularly in my country and i really don't want to ...

Maryhope1989

I wish I could join you guys. Enjoy! Read More

Maryhope1989 replied to a thread
8 years ago
dmw7390

Help! Packages by dmw7390

Has anyone ever mailed packages to kuwait? I mailed 3 packages of all of my clothes, important books, and some personal items through USPS. I can see that they got to and "departed" Kuwait airport on January 2, but my employer still has ...

Maryhope1989

Hi DMW, Maybe you should check with the main post office in Khaitan. I waited for my boxes of 30kg each for 2 months thinking that they will ship it to the address of my employer who was my receiver, but they didn't. You have to personally ... Read More

Maryhope1989 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Ribosom

Only in Kuwait.... by Ribosom

...would a cab driver signal you if you need a lift while you are running in full running gear. :) Even neighbourhood strays are terrified of a sight of a man running without being chased.

Maryhope1989

On my first week here in Q8, I've been on a running gear (long pants and tshirts) in the outskirt of Salmiya, I have been asked "how much" or that some just asked me to "hop-in" by some random strangers with huge ... Read More

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8 years ago
MisterStretch

I can't in Kuwait so I do when I travel... by MisterStretch

What are those things that you just have to do when you are traveling away from Kuwait? I'm off to Thailand this week, where I make my home, and I have a mental list of things I "need"... 1) A drink...I wish Kuwait were like the ...

Maryhope1989

well well well gentlemen... 1. Wear comfortable clothes (not overly open but not too much of jeans and cardigans) I love summer dresses and comfortable decent walking shorts. Although its okay to walk around in that manner in Kuwait except during ... Read More

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8 years ago
Priscilla

The holiday season in Kuwait by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Are you about to celebrate the holiday season in Kuwait? In many countries and cultures, the festive season is the time for happiness and reunions/gatherings. Is it so in Kuwait? How do Kuwaitis celebrate this very special time of ...

Maryhope1989

Hi Priscilla, I'll celebrate it here. Im flying to Dubai this weekend to celebrate with my Friends and Family in Dubai. Then i'll celebrate my Christmas at the Hilton in Mangaf. They have the Christmas Lighting event tonight and some ... Read More

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8 years ago
dmw7390

Moving to Kuwait by dmw7390

Hi everyone, I'm an American female moving to Kuwait by myself in February. Now that my move is around the corner, I'm getting a bit anxious about how to meet people, etc. Any tips from fellow Westerners? I feel the cold feet coming on and ...

Maryhope1989

You'll surely make friends easily around here not just with Westerns but with all the different types of expats we have in the country. If you'll come with open heart and open mind, you'll learn to like it too just like many of us did. ... Read More

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8 years ago
Paidiske

So what do most people here do for work? by Paidiske

Just curious. What's the mix of professions amongst the expat community?

Maryhope1989

I'm a hotelier! Am I the first one to say that? 😊 I work as a Cluster Training Manager for the Millennium and Copthorne hotels in kuwait. I've met people who work in different fields and big companies like Siemens, Mercedes, ABB and ... Read More

Maryhope1989 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Dan246

After some advice by Dan246

Hi there, I've just joined this forum and after some advice, as I'm interested in a job that's been offered in Kuwait I'm looking for some guidance as I'm a 37 year old single male from the UK and I'm new to all this. Any ...

Maryhope1989

Hi Dan, I hope you're move to Kuwait will be great too. As you might already must have done a lot of research about the country, make sure to come with open mind and open heart. There's so much to learn and there's so much to ... Read More

Maryhope1989 replied to a thread
8 years ago
thegame412

Where do all the singles meet? by thegame412

Hi, I'm new to Kuwait from UK. Would like to meet new people.

Maryhope1989

Hey there! Welcome to Kuwait. Hope you'll meet a few people soon, it's not so easy but you'll soon make your circle of "friends". In regards to your question, I wish I could help you on that. I've just moved in kuwait 2 ... Read More

Maryhope1989 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Msteach

IPhone screen repair near Hawally? by Msteach

Hi all I have dropped my I phone and smashed the screen on it, was wondering if anyone knew of a reasonably priced place I could get it fixed from. I live in Hawally, have asked a few places and have been quoted between 20-30KD?? Does that sound ...

Maryhope1989

Send me your info and we get in touch. Read More

Maryhope1989 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Msteach

IPhone screen repair near Hawally? by Msteach

Hi all I have dropped my I phone and smashed the screen on it, was wondering if anyone knew of a reasonably priced place I could get it fixed from. I live in Hawally, have asked a few places and have been quoted between 20-30KD?? Does that sound ...

Maryhope1989

Did you have your phone repaired yet? I got my phone broken last week too and got it repaired in munira complex for 13kwd. Let me know if you would need help. Read More