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Overview
About Me
Hi, I'm Maryam, and my brother Talal (34) and I are Kuwaiti travel buddies. We love off-the-beaten-path destinations, hiking, camping, concerts, museums and checking out historical spots. Trying local food is a must on our adventures.
***** Hosting & Surfing *****
Please don’t send me hosting requests. I neither host or surf. However I am always up for meetup opportunities.
***** Full Day in Kuwait *****
To make the most of a day in Kuwait, take a walk all the way from JACC or from Al-Salam Palace Museum (https://aspm.com.kw/) to Pearl Marzouq during the pleasant weather from October to March. Explore the museums, restaurants, and cafes along the coastline. Finally, don't miss the super beautiful sunset at Marina Walk, which could be pink or orange.
In summer, you can do the same walk but in the evening. Watch the sunset at Marina Walk and walk all the way to Al-Salam Palace or JACC (museums along the coastlines close at 08:00 pm).
Highlights:
JACC
Jibla Freej Alwatya
The Amricani Cultural Centre
National Assembly of Kuwait
Kuwait National Museum
Sadu House & Street
Sief Palace
Mubarakiya Old Market
Grand Mosque of Kuwait
Dewaniyat Al-Qallallef
Maritime Museum
Bait AlSidr
Kuwait Towers
Green Island
Marina Walk
***** Kuwaiti-Iraqi Boarders *****
To reach the Kuwaiti-Iraqi borders, your best bet is to take a taxi which costs KD 30. Unfortunately, public buses cater to groups and not for individual travelers
Why I’m on Couchsurfing
To meet locals during my travels to gain authentic insights into the culture, lifestyle, and connect with people on a deeper level beyond typical tourist attractions.
Interests
- hiking
- geology
- historic sites
- freediving
- diving
- musuems
Music, Movies, and Books
Music: Industrial &Grunge Rock, Jazz, Kuwaiti Folk Music
Movie: Children of Men
Book: Two Sides of the Moon
One Amazing Thing I’ve Done
Witnessed the sunrise on top of Mount Fuji, Japan.
Teach, Learn, Share
Teach: how to hold your breath for 90 seconds.
Learn: music theory
Share: my culture
What I Can Share with Hosts
Share stories about culture and history of Kuwait
Countries I’ve Visited
Antarctica, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Vatican City State, Yemen
Countries I’ve Lived In
Austria, Belgium, Germany, Kuwait, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, United States