Places to see in Kuwait 1- Tariq Rajeb Museum in Jabriya 2- ALOthman Museum in Hawalli 3- ALSalem Palace Museum 4- Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre 5- Souq ALMobariqa 6- Avenue
Welcome to the region. End of month many non religious festivities begin, main ones: 1. “global village” Dubai (oct 18 to April ) 2. “Riyadh season” - the avenues - winter wonderland ( this week until Christmas)
I used to live in Kuwait from 2004 till 2014, it is a place that originally looks very strange and hard to accept but once you get to know it, it is a great country. I worked in the aviation field, Kuwait city is a major hub to fly to Far East and the rest of the Middle East. The purchasing power of the Kuwaiti dinar is one of the best in the world, so it is quite useful to work there for few years, rents and services are quite overrated though. Love to Kuwait!😊
So funny, we were there at the same time. I actually stayed in this same hotel Ibis once that Gabe is at. Glad you had a good experience -- you were there many years! I was there 2 years. Lots of interesting memories for sure.
Great video Gabriel! You stayed in the same hotel as Jack Roaming a few weeks ago. You guys should really do a collab, I am following both channels and he is super knowledgeable about history, just like you. Keep it up!
I lived in kuwait for 3 1/2 years, great country it appears theres not much there but a lot of things happen behind closed doors, parties gatherings and the such. Al alsh earth station is worth a visit if you get a hire car its about 40km from iraq border, old radar station destroyed by Saddam's forces
I wonder if the people that woman at Istanbul was talking about were Muslim. A similar rule about unmarried couples sharing a room exists in Morocco, but it only applies to Muslims. Non-Muslims won't have an issue.
Awwww, man! I was really hoping you were going to spend some time in Western Europe. I appreciate the more far-flung locations, but was excited to see some locations I might actually make it to some day. Be well!
Gosh you left Israel in the knick of time before all hell broke loose. Glad you are safe. Thank for for explaining the UAE. I wasn't familiar with Emirates and what they are exactly. Have a blast in Kuwait!
Dude, welcome to my small country, if you are free on Wednesday or Thursday please let me know, i would like to invite you for a traditional dinner in a kuwaiti restaurant to try ( machboos ) 😂 , which you would really like it You are my hero since years bro 🥰
You can wear shorts in Kuwait but not in official places like banks and government bodies. Arabic is the official language however English is well spoken everywhere. Visa is not open to everyone mostly to westerners. Please refer to the Kuwaiti Embassies abroad . Kuwait is business oriented country and not a tourist destination
If no one else has told you yet, you need to immediately get out of that region as fast as you can. Kuwait is a major military staging point and is about to get very busy. Be safe.
I will just say again how much I enjoy your content. One thing - don’t know if this is doable - but sometimes you swing the camera a lot while talking. I don’t know about anyone else, but it makes me dizzy. Lol Small thing compared to overall awesomeness, but I, for one, would love it if that could be minimized. Looking forward to more from Kuwait. Looks like the interest in your thoughts on what’s happening in Israel is winning. Looking forward to that as well.
i thought you would have spent more time in the UK? especially London! one of the biggest cities in the world with a lot going on, Granted it's too expensive now but still a big interesting city with a lot going on. are you going back to India? an endlessly fascinating country i'd love to go back to myself but not alone next time!
London is a shit hole....What really is there.....apart from a few old buildings...the sociology of the people that live there and the place is down the pan
That was my sixth time to the UK, seen tons of the country though I didn't capture all the trips on video. This time was just a stop for a few days to catch up on editing and then catch another flight. But here's a UK series from a few years ago: th-cam.com/video/CtCPEQZlmks/w-d-xo.html
@@GabrielTravelerVideos I've watched them all Gabe! been with you from the start it's Gaz Riley i had to start up a new YT account when my Laptop got stolen
@@ash9x9 i like the fact it's so Diverse! every state has it's own Culture & foods and you can meet the Kindest people you could ever meet and the worst people you could ever meet who only want your Money
When I went to College of the Redwoods (near Eureka CA), I met a Kuwaiti named Ma'an. He was the Kuwaiti embassador to Afghanistan's son. He divulged that Kuwait was laterally drilling for oil under the border of Iraq, and that was the cause of the hostilities (since Kuwait is very rich, and mostly family of Saudi royalty).
Hi Gabriel, beautiful video, and discussion about the sad situation of politics revolving around the Gaza Strip it shows humanity hasn't learned of how to deal with these issues there should be some compromise for people to get along and resolved past differences to move forward untie and find commonality instead of using conflict to resolve issues. Hopefully, there will be a peaceful solution to these problems, or the world will find itself in a greater conflict with more battles and more countries involved in war.
Enforcing rules does make for a safer atmosphere. Like you said, mind the rules and your good. I am so glad that you are safe and not in the terrible senseless war zone. Really enjoyed your explaining this to us.😊❤🙏
Cool. I still have both Kuwait and Bahrain left to visit. Also Oman, Saudi Arabia and of course Yemen (war zone at the moment). Back in Sweden now. My flight home from Beirut got cancelled so I had to find some other way out, which I did. I had a great week in Beirut despite all that went on at the same time in the region.
I think Gabe's slowly running out of countries where he's able to afford to go! He's still got 100 odd countries to choose from and he goes to Kuwait!!
I don't think so. Australia, the Maldives and Fiji absolutely isn't cheap to go to! My impression is that he prioritize safety though, a large portion of those 100 odd countries he still hasn't been to are from somewhat to very dangerous. Not all of them, but many for sure. Alot of them also require pre-arrival visa which can take weeks to months and alot of planning to get, not very convenient for a full time travel vlogger.
@@vaultkeeper2 there are some that are certainly too dangerous, but I wouldn't say more than maybe 20 at the most! Still leaves about 80. He hasn't been to any of the African countries south of the Sahara or all of South America or even Central America apart from Mexico and maybe Costa Rica! And some like the Phillipines he posted a few grainy one minute clips from about 12 years ago; he just needs to be a bit more imaginative!
@@normanlee31 And what about pre-arrival visa which applies to to a huge portion of countries in Africa? Takes weeks to months to get, as I said not very convenient for a full time travel vlogger. As he went to Australia and Fiji I personally don't think cost is a factor. But yes for sure, Namibia, the Solomon Islands or Vanuatu would be a very interesting watch.
Gabriel I'm just so happy you got out of Israel and Gaza, I saw your videos and thankfully this didn't happen while you were there because many Americans are either dead or hostages currently there now. Safe travels 🙏
You actually Have said it all in your Kuwait video about the situation West Bank. Of course your Views are important as a democratic minded world traveler I should express. Fortunately you got out of the land on time without any harm.
Watching your video from my hotel room in Orchha. Didn't know about this place before watching your videos. Wanted to come here for long. Beer is banned here, I bought it from black market, wish you had mentioned it, thanks anyway.
I wonder if that's kind of recent. Because I think I remember getting a beer when I was there the first time in 2008. Anyway enjoy the exploring, it's a cool place.
@@GabrielTravelerVideosyeah I'll. Tomorrow is my full day. I would have bought alcohol from Jhansi, U.P. it's even cheaper than MP. Next time. Good night.
I was living in Kuwait almost one year. Missing that places, Gulf Street, Salmyia district, Kuwait City, Mabula 🙂 It is a pitty that yrs I was not yet vlogging 🙂🙂🙂
Interesting country, nice to see your videos from there. It has the strongest currency (with the highest value per base unit) in the world, the Kuwaiti dinar - is it expensive there because of that? It is the only country in the world where Emir is leading the country (although UAE are emirates, they are ruled by president of all 7 emirates) and although it is a small country in size, it has even the 10% of all estimated oil reserves in the world (that's why it was important for Iraq and the USA in the past). When you said that you are going to the Middle East (before one of former USSR states), I firstly thought that you are going to Qatar, but I believe it is more complicated with the visa system there than in Kuwait. I am also looking forward for your next destination, I believe it is going to be interesting as former USSR destinations are normally much underrated by travel vloggers (except for Uzbekistan that is a hit among them).
Prices in Kuwait are very reasonable for what you get, this hotel room would be more expensive in the UK or USA. Apparently I could have also entered Qatar with a visa on arrival, but it was more a matter of flights.
I have visited all GCC countries. Yes all are super safe and similar architecture appearance etc with exception of Oman and of course Saudi Arabia. Very welcoming countries for British and clearly Americans too. OBVIOUSLY. Kuwait is nice because it gets few tourists and there are interesting things to see outside the city. Like the road to Iraq border passing Mutla Ridge and the swamps leading into the Marshes where Tigris /Euphrates rivers enter the sea.Mesopotamia! And Failaka Island offshore-ancient civilisation. Also the road to Saudi Arabia in the South(Dammam side) is interesting with orchards growing fruits and veges and many camels/goats. In winter you will see many large tents for winter camping. Sadly the Kuwaitis are mainly sedentary now as you saw. 70 percent of the population is foreign by the way as in all GCC countries. In UAE it is 88 percent I believe!, But most friendly. I agree that western countries have become unsafe over time. The security measures seem to be inadequate and a general lack of control in urban areas is worrying in the West
Dubai is the place to make your fortune, but Kuwait and Doha not bad options. But today, things are too saturated, all the newest stuff has been built, so not many new opportunities these days. Economies are all going down.
Ah this is a country im interested in, currently doing the Stans, in Kyrgyzstan at the moment, heading to Uzbekistan in a few days. I got a WizzAir flight from Tashkent to Dubai for $48 next month. No idea after that.
Gabriel if you have time you can visit Failakia Island which is a short ferry ride away. I know you like archeological sites and on this island you will find a fortress (Filakio in Greek) built by Alexander the Great.
It looks very dull. But listening to you talk about everything was very interesting as usual. Looking forward to a vid on the israeli situation... Thanks!
As an American that fell in love with the Middle East, I had the pleasure of visiting Kuwait in 2019. Although it's probably the least favorite of the Middle Eastern countries I've visited, I did enjoy visiting the Kuwait National Museum and the Kuwait Towers. As for unmarried couples not being allowed in the same hotel room, I can attest this actually happened to me when traveling with a friend in Tangier, Morocco. It's always a possibility in Muslim countries; therefore, one must confirm with the specific accommodation site prior to booking.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Interesting! So the Middle East is the right place for you :=)) I used to live in Tel Aviv (3 yrs), it was great (only too expensive)!
@@GabrielTravelerVideos It all started as i was on the way to the airport in Sweden to go to Lebanon on saturday morning. The fighting on the Lebanon/Israel border is nothing new. I will stay here for a week as planned as it looks now. If it spreads in to Lebanon then it is a whole other thing and a good reason to leave. Nobody knows at this point in time. Heading for Baalbek tomorrow. So far Lebanon has been great!
Congratulations on your 90th country! Kuwait looks very westernised despite the cultural differences. Didn’t realise Kuwait was part of the UAE. Interesting place to visit I’m sure. Cheers🍺🍷just pretend it’s real!
Kuwait isn't part of the UAE. 😊 I was explaining that some of the Gulf states were considering joining the UAE but decided to be independent countries.
what about Go to Perth and Western AUstralia next, its not that far from Kuwait and the weather there is great this time of year and you missed western AUstralia last time in Australia
Kuwait the official name is The State of Kuwait. It is not an Emirate like Dubai. It is an independent country part of the Gulf Cooperation Countries/ Arab League / Islamic State Organization/ United Nations
Gabriel, you should walk by KUWAIT national assembly building in their government square. ITs where USA government pushed back Saddam in 1990. There was an article in 2003 that said the city is still recovering from the war.
Dude no alcohol when we stoped there in the Navy early 90s.. but bro my buddy went and bought some NyQuil and downed it to get a buzz 😂😂😂😂😂I’m not kidding
Hi Gabriel. Can you please share how much Kuwait charged visa on arrival for US citizens? I saw conflicting information online; some said it's 3 KWD; Kuwait embassy in the US said $150. US Department of State said it's free. I think 3 Kuwaiti Dinars at the airport sounds about right but want to confirm given you just visited Kuwait last month. Thanks.
Places to see in Kuwait
1- Tariq Rajeb Museum in Jabriya
2- ALOthman Museum in Hawalli
3- ALSalem Palace Museum
4-
Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre
5- Souq ALMobariqa
6- Avenue
Thanks for the tips. 😊
The fish market sounds like an experience too.
The only good things are the malls here
@@Marshmellow_Cat there is much to see than the malls start with my list
Faisal’s place
You have been on my mind so much as you were just there. I'm glad you are safely on your way.
You should go to the avenues mall and museums. Kuwait’s activities are mostly indoors because of the weather.
Gabriel, my favorite traveler on the internet.🙂Kuwait was a little bit unexpected, but a welcome choice!
Kuwait looks modern!
A war will do that plus oil money. ✅
Did not expect that, looking forward to seeing it, enjoy
Welcome to the region. End of month many non religious festivities begin, main ones:
1. “global village” Dubai (oct 18 to April )
2. “Riyadh season” - the avenues - winter wonderland ( this week until Christmas)
I used to live in Kuwait from 2004 till 2014, it is a place that originally looks very strange and hard to accept but once you get to know it, it is a great country. I worked in the aviation field, Kuwait city is a major hub to fly to Far East and the rest of the Middle East. The purchasing power of the Kuwaiti dinar is one of the best in the world, so it is quite useful to work there for few years, rents and services are quite overrated though. Love to Kuwait!😊
No individual income tax helps. ✅
So funny, we were there at the same time. I actually stayed in this same hotel Ibis once that Gabe is at. Glad you had a good experience -- you were there many years! I was there 2 years. Lots of interesting memories for sure.
No alcohol means much less crime.
Glad they don’t ban TH-cam
Great video Gabriel! You stayed in the same hotel as Jack Roaming a few weeks ago. You guys should really do a collab, I am following both channels and he is super knowledgeable about history, just like you. Keep it up!
Very interesting, thank you for the opportunity to learn a bit about the area. Love your variety.
My favorite channel. Gabe's the best.
very nice thx
Glad to see a bit of Kuwait, good destination for something new and different. Enjoy ! 🙏
I’m so glad you left Israel on time. Stay safe Gabriel. Love your videos!!🌻🌻🌻
Israel is a safe place
Hi.. Gabriel.. Magnific.. Brilliant.. Excellent.. Video.. Well done.. Thanks 👍👍👍👋🍀Take care of yourself 🍀💚
Just before my break at work . Nice one . Have a great day everyone. Hit like 👍
Amazing video Gabe and Kuwait looks fantastic😀😀😀
I lived in kuwait for 3 1/2 years, great country it appears theres not much there but a lot of things happen behind closed doors, parties gatherings and the such.
Al alsh earth station is worth a visit if you get a hire car its about 40km from iraq border, old radar station destroyed by Saddam's forces
Also the tareq rajab museum of islamic calligraphy is quite interesting if it's open.. I think it's quite a private museum and not always open
That station was dismantled a few years ago. There's nothing but sand there now.
@@BunMaska oh thank you that's a shame.. I visited around 2017
Thanks God Kuwait is very safe country😊
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Welcome to Kuwait 🇰🇼
I wonder if the people that woman at Istanbul was talking about were Muslim. A similar rule about unmarried couples sharing a room exists in Morocco, but it only applies to Muslims. Non-Muslims won't have an issue.
Good to see you back in the Middle East Gabriel, Hopefully more videos from here...Visit Oman a hidden gem in the south of the region.
Been there: th-cam.com/video/CUV0DtOm2jw/w-d-xo.html
100% 👌
Awesome video! 🌞
Welcome to kuwait buddy
Hope u enjoy
Make sure u pass the small museum near the grand mosque its small but it shows alot
Awwww, man! I was really hoping you were going to spend some time in Western Europe. I appreciate the more far-flung locations, but was excited to see some locations I might actually make it to some day. Be well!
He cant cause of Schengen restrictions
@@davidvilchez2209 surely he can stay for 90 days?
Given the current events going on in the Middle East, stay safe! 🙏
Enjoy all your vlogs take care❤ x
Welcome to Kuwait sir❤
Have a good day
The place who block 13 was created
I love you Gabriel keep up the good work I house bound and your videos keep me going best content ever
Hey Gabe, see if you can find a Bedouin camp in the desert. Very hospitable people.
Gosh you left Israel in the knick of time before all hell broke loose. Glad you are safe. Thank for for explaining the UAE. I wasn't familiar with Emirates and what they are exactly. Have a blast in Kuwait!
A blast? oh boy.
@@Steve-318Travel can be fun just about anywhere. It's all about what you find and who you meet😊
@@BrenThayer So does humility.
Great video i am a new subscriber from phoenix az
Im happy you left the west bank so your timing was good Gabriel !
Dude, welcome to my small country, if you are free on Wednesday or Thursday please let me know, i would like to invite you for a traditional dinner in a kuwaiti restaurant to try ( machboos ) 😂 , which you would really like it
You are my hero since years bro 🥰
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Thanks a lot for the offer, that sounds amazing. But I'm catching a flight out tomorrow morning. Cool to hear that I have viewers here. ✌️
@@GabrielTravelerVideos with all the blessings our lovely traveler, take care sir and wish you all the best in your life
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You can wear shorts in Kuwait but not in official places like banks and government bodies. Arabic is the official language however English is well spoken everywhere. Visa is not open to everyone mostly to westerners. Please refer to the Kuwaiti Embassies abroad . Kuwait is business oriented country and not a tourist destination
If no one else has told you yet, you need to immediately get out of that region as fast as you can. Kuwait is a major military staging point and is about to get very busy. Be safe.
Gabriel I hear Kuwait is beautiful. Very rich country. I also heard the peopke recieve a stipend monthly because of the oil
Thank you for coming to Kuwait.. I am in Kuwait and I can tell you that it's good you didn't come in peak summer, hopefully you had a good time 😊
Great stuff Gabriel, still hoping for a Sri Lankan trip from you one day :)
Sri Lanka and Madagascar!
I will just say again how much I enjoy your content.
One thing - don’t know if this is doable - but sometimes you swing the camera a lot while talking. I don’t know about anyone else, but it makes me dizzy. Lol Small thing compared to overall awesomeness, but I, for one, would love it if that could be minimized.
Looking forward to more from Kuwait. Looks like the interest in your thoughts on what’s happening in Israel is winning. Looking forward to that as well.
Maybe you have an inner ear infection!
Gotta say I hadn't noticed this.
Unexpected to see you being in Kuwait suddenly 😂😂 but beautiful!! 👍👍
Great to see your safe and sound ,just finished off your Israel/ Palestine serious, which was so informative.
i thought you would have spent more time in the UK? especially London! one of the biggest cities in the world with a lot going on, Granted it's too expensive now but still a big interesting city with a lot going on. are you going back to India? an endlessly fascinating country i'd love to go back to myself but not alone next time!
yeah, India is ultimate destination. So much on offer.
London is a shit hole....What really is there.....apart from a few old buildings...the sociology of the people that live there and the place is down the pan
That was my sixth time to the UK, seen tons of the country though I didn't capture all the trips on video. This time was just a stop for a few days to catch up on editing and then catch another flight. But here's a UK series from a few years ago: th-cam.com/video/CtCPEQZlmks/w-d-xo.html
@@GabrielTravelerVideos I've watched them all Gabe! been with you from the start it's Gaz Riley i had to start up a new YT account when my Laptop got stolen
@@ash9x9 i like the fact it's so Diverse! every state has it's own Culture & foods and you can meet the Kindest people you could ever meet and the worst people you could ever meet who only want your Money
When I went to College of the Redwoods (near Eureka CA), I met a Kuwaiti named Ma'an. He was the Kuwaiti embassador to Afghanistan's son. He divulged that Kuwait was laterally drilling for oil under the border of Iraq, and that was the cause of the hostilities (since Kuwait is very rich, and mostly family of Saudi royalty).
Love the randomness of your travels. Long-time subscriber for this exact reason.
Hi Gabriel, beautiful video, and discussion about the sad situation of politics revolving around the Gaza Strip it shows humanity hasn't learned of how to deal with these issues there should be some compromise for people to get along and resolved past differences to move forward untie and find commonality instead of using conflict to resolve issues. Hopefully, there will be a peaceful solution to these problems, or the world will find itself in a greater conflict with more battles and more countries involved in war.
Enforcing rules does make for a safer atmosphere. Like you said, mind the rules and your good. I am so glad that you are safe and not in the terrible senseless war zone. Really enjoyed your explaining this to us.😊❤🙏
Cool. I still have both Kuwait and Bahrain left to visit. Also Oman, Saudi Arabia and of course Yemen (war zone at the moment). Back in Sweden now. My flight home from Beirut got cancelled so I had to find some other way out, which I did. I had a great week in Beirut despite all that went on at the same time in the region.
Are you like looking for trouble
I think Gabe's slowly running out of countries where he's able to afford to go! He's still got 100 odd countries to choose from and he goes to Kuwait!!
My country 🥹
I don't think so. Australia, the Maldives and Fiji absolutely isn't cheap to go to! My impression is that he prioritize safety though, a large portion of those 100 odd countries he still hasn't been to are from somewhat to very dangerous. Not all of them, but many for sure. Alot of them also require pre-arrival visa which can take weeks to months and alot of planning to get, not very convenient for a full time travel vlogger.
@@vaultkeeper2 there are some that are certainly too dangerous, but I wouldn't say more than maybe 20 at the most! Still leaves about 80. He hasn't been to any of the African countries south of the Sahara or all of South America or even Central America apart from Mexico and maybe Costa Rica! And some like the Phillipines he posted a few grainy one minute clips from about 12 years ago; he just needs to be a bit more imaginative!
@@normanlee31 And what about pre-arrival visa which applies to to a huge portion of countries in Africa? Takes weeks to months to get, as I said not very convenient for a full time travel vlogger. As he went to Australia and Fiji I personally don't think cost is a factor. But yes for sure, Namibia, the Solomon Islands or Vanuatu would be a very interesting watch.
Hi Gabe, thank you for sharing nice video and great tips.
Gabriel I'm just so happy you got out of Israel and Gaza, I saw your videos and thankfully this didn't happen while you were there because many Americans are either dead or hostages currently there now. Safe travels 🙏
I was there, back in’08, with the US Navy. However, my overall experience won’t be quite as relaxed as yours. 😂
sounds like a fun place!
Wow!!Kuwait
You actually Have said it all in your Kuwait video about the situation West Bank. Of course your Views are important as a democratic minded world traveler I should express. Fortunately you got out of the land on time without any harm.
You missed the camel races I love it
Wishing you safe travels..will you show us the coast and the port?
Watching your video from my hotel room in Orchha. Didn't know about this place before watching your videos. Wanted to come here for long. Beer is banned here, I bought it from black market, wish you had mentioned it, thanks anyway.
I wonder if that's kind of recent. Because I think I remember getting a beer when I was there the first time in 2008. Anyway enjoy the exploring, it's a cool place.
@@GabrielTravelerVideosyeah I'll. Tomorrow is my full day. I would have bought alcohol from Jhansi, U.P. it's even cheaper than MP. Next time. Good night.
Gabe has been very lucky on more than one occasion averting disaster. Highlighting the places and timing would be an interesting video.
I was living in Kuwait almost one year. Missing that places, Gulf Street, Salmyia district, Kuwait City, Mabula 🙂 It is a pitty that yrs I was not yet vlogging 🙂🙂🙂
Hey Gabe, I understand you can get a really cheap Airbnb or hotel room in the Gaza Strip today.
Doesn't look like a very walkable city. Interesting looking buildings, though.
Interesting country, nice to see your videos from there. It has the strongest currency (with the highest value per base unit) in the world, the Kuwaiti dinar - is it expensive there because of that? It is the only country in the world where Emir is leading the country (although UAE are emirates, they are ruled by president of all 7 emirates) and although it is a small country in size, it has even the 10% of all estimated oil reserves in the world (that's why it was important for Iraq and the USA in the past).
When you said that you are going to the Middle East (before one of former USSR states), I firstly thought that you are going to Qatar, but I believe it is more complicated with the visa system there than in Kuwait. I am also looking forward for your next destination, I believe it is going to be interesting as former USSR destinations are normally much underrated by travel vloggers (except for Uzbekistan that is a hit among them).
Prices in Kuwait are very reasonable for what you get, this hotel room would be more expensive in the UK or USA. Apparently I could have also entered Qatar with a visa on arrival, but it was more a matter of flights.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos
You are correct how expensive stuff would be in the US.
I have visited all GCC countries. Yes all are super safe and similar architecture appearance etc with exception of Oman and of course Saudi Arabia. Very welcoming countries for British and clearly Americans too. OBVIOUSLY. Kuwait is nice because it gets few tourists and there are interesting things to see outside the city. Like the road to Iraq border passing Mutla Ridge and the swamps leading into the Marshes where Tigris /Euphrates rivers enter the sea.Mesopotamia! And Failaka Island offshore-ancient civilisation. Also the road to Saudi Arabia in the South(Dammam side) is interesting with orchards growing fruits and veges and many camels/goats. In winter you will see many large tents for winter camping. Sadly the Kuwaitis are mainly sedentary now as you saw. 70 percent of the population is foreign by the way as in all GCC countries. In UAE it is 88 percent I believe!, But most friendly. I agree that western countries have become unsafe over time. The security measures seem to be inadequate and a general lack of control in urban areas is worrying in the West
very interesting. Thank u for your comment.
I would take my chances in Detroit and Chicago over most of the countries in the AEU and middle east. At least I know what's coming at me.
Dubai is the place to make your fortune, but Kuwait and Doha not bad options. But today, things are too saturated, all the newest stuff has been built, so not many new opportunities these days. Economies are all going down.
Ah this is a country im interested in, currently doing the Stans, in Kyrgyzstan at the moment, heading to Uzbekistan in a few days. I got a WizzAir flight from Tashkent to Dubai for $48 next month. No idea after that.
Nice. I'm heading in that general direction soon.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos The weather has been beautiful, it starts getting cold soon. The Tian Shan mountains have lots of snow.
@@usuallyroamingrob3427 Cool. It might be time to buy some shoes.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos in Central Asia you can get all the knock off counterfeit stuff like in Nepal, if you want to save a few bucks.
Glad you are out of Israel!! Hard to get,any flights out now!
Gabriel if you have time you can visit Failakia Island which is a short ferry ride away. I know you like archeological sites and on this island you will find a fortress (Filakio in Greek) built by Alexander the Great.
Does Kuwait have a beach?
Lots.
Yeah you can't miss it, it's right next to the desert
Yes, I'll show one in another video.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos
Shirtless Gabriel next video!
#clickbait⭐
It looks very dull. But listening to you talk about everything was very interesting as usual. Looking forward to a vid on the israeli situation...
Thanks!
It is. And also not a happy place in my opinion if you are anything but Kuwaiti or American.
This is a big surprise. I thought you were in the UK. The shopping is good in Kuwait and plenty of skyscrapers to explore.
Shirts and sandals?
@@witlof5492😂
Any videos of Quebec or elsewhere in Canada ?
Vive le Quebec libre!!!
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Welcome to Kuwait 😊… until when you will be here?
Thanks. I flew out today.
Standing at the border of Jordan to get out of Isrrael!
Whoa man, good luck and stay safe. I'm guessing it must be a really long line.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos it is! A lot of angry people!
@@paulmiller7775please take care of yourself. Praying for you to be safe
As an American that fell in love with the Middle East, I had the pleasure of visiting Kuwait in 2019. Although it's probably the least favorite of the Middle Eastern countries I've visited, I did enjoy visiting the Kuwait National Museum and the Kuwait Towers. As for unmarried couples not being allowed in the same hotel room, I can attest this actually happened to me when traveling with a friend in Tangier, Morocco. It's always a possibility in Muslim countries; therefore, one must confirm with the specific accommodation site prior to booking.
damn
Now you look like William Shakespeare in all of your videos🤣
05:09 you've been to Israel just two weeks ago? I have in mind that it's been quite a while ago
I was there twice on this trip. The last video was posted on September 17th, so about three weeks ago: th-cam.com/video/dV50NU7qvao/w-d-xo.html
@@GabrielTravelerVideosYou are lucky to have gotten out of the Middle East alive.
I'm fairly new to your channel, but really liking it so far. What's you degree in?
Glad to hear it. I have a BA in World Religions.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos Interesting! So the Middle East is the right place for you :=)) I used to live in Tel Aviv (3 yrs), it was great (only too expensive)!
I will watch later in my hotel room here in Beirut!
Stay safe! Are you planning to leave? As I'm sure you know there's conflict between Israel and Lebanon on the border.
@@GabrielTravelerVideos It all started as i was on the way to the airport in Sweden to go to Lebanon on saturday morning. The fighting on the Lebanon/Israel border is nothing new. I will stay here for a week as planned as it looks now. If it spreads in to Lebanon then it is a whole other thing and a good reason to leave. Nobody knows at this point in time. Heading for Baalbek tomorrow. So far Lebanon has been great!
Congratulations on your 90th country! Kuwait looks very westernised despite the cultural differences. Didn’t realise Kuwait was part of the UAE. Interesting place to visit I’m sure. Cheers🍺🍷just pretend it’s real!
Kuwait isn't part of the UAE. 😊 I was explaining that some of the Gulf states were considering joining the UAE but decided to be independent countries.
Thanks Gabriel for the clarification. 😊
@@GabrielTravelerVideosYou are correct. Kuwait is not!
Kuwait wasn't part of UAE😂
what about Go to Perth and Western AUstralia next, its not that far from Kuwait and the weather there is great this time of year and you missed western AUstralia last time in Australia
Well that’s 21 hours of travel via Sri Lanka, ticket price is good though £321. Flights to Sri Lanka are very cheap around £100 one way 😊
Ronald Belford "Bon" Scott
"Rock'n the bagpipes!"
#RIP
My man u need to go to the 360 mall, al kout mall, the gate mall, 89 mall, and our largest mall, the avenues
I always learn something about politics, geography or history from your videos.
Ah you stayed at my hotel! Wish I had the chance to meet you.
Are you the owner? Nice place.
Cool 4th maybe😊 can’t wait to watch later❤
I'll give you the
UNOFFICIAL
5th place!
#🍦
From England to Kuwait. Wow ...
Easier than...
motel to bus station!
Ask Gabriel. 🤣
#UKepisode
Kuwait the official name is The State of Kuwait. It is not an Emirate like Dubai. It is an independent country part of the Gulf Cooperation Countries/ Arab League / Islamic State Organization/ United Nations
In the home of the strongest currency in the world. don't think everything is cheap since the KWD is 3.3 times stronger :)
thank goodness you were out of Israel before all this started!
I'd skedaddle from that region until it calms down.
Where are you going after Kuwait
Dodge City, Kansas. 🤠
Wow Kuwait, you’re full of surprises, I bet you is it Qatar your next destination?
Following his Apple tag? 😁
Gabriel, you should walk by KUWAIT national assembly building in their government square. ITs where USA government pushed back Saddam in 1990. There was an article in 2003 that said the city is still recovering from the war.
You flew from Italy to England then to Kuwait. Seems like a long way around. ¿¿¿¿😮
Dude no alcohol when we stoped there in the Navy early 90s.. but bro my buddy went and bought some NyQuil and downed it to get a buzz 😂😂😂😂😂I’m not kidding
Thanks for sharing that info
Gabriel you should try Skydiving in Kuwait it's amazing 🪂🪂🪂
The unmarried couple rule at hotels applies to locals only
I see, good to know.
Hi Gabriel. Can you please share how much Kuwait charged visa on arrival for US citizens? I saw conflicting information online; some said it's 3 KWD; Kuwait embassy in the US said $150. US Department of State said it's free. I think 3 Kuwaiti Dinars at the airport sounds about right but want to confirm given you just visited Kuwait last month. Thanks.
It was free.
Salam Alaikum everyone