In Kuwait finding a maid can be a time-consuming and challenging process. There's a million questions to ask — help her, step in or out, what's the wage to be paid, and what's the real experience? There are hundreds of maid agencies and you can either "hire" a maid from overseas, or already pick one from the region. Here are some tips on recruiting a volunteer.
Read moreThe Middle East is extremely common to buy gold jewelry, and particularly Kuwait is renowned for its fine gold decorations. Whether you can buy or not, a walk through the gleaming gold souqs is a must when you're visiting Kuwait.
Read moreThere are hundreds of preschools, nurseries, and day-care centers for children in Kuwait. Montessori offers equally diverse approaches, learning by play, Arabic, bilingual, English , French and various curricula.
Read more1. Kuwait May Be Hotter Than Any Other Country
When people think about the Middle East, I am sure they picture a vast desert with a scorching sun and this is valid to some degree. Kuwait consists largely of the sandy Arabian Desert, with a very minimal urban area. After growing up in a tropical city in South Africa I thought I was prepared for the heat but I was still taken by surprise.