

Simon
@AmeriLeb
American expat in Kuwait
Forum posts
20
About me
American
Lives in Salmiya
Registration: 18 August 2011
Activity

Breaking Housing lease?
Does anyone know what the law is when trying to break the lease to the apartment. i'd like to get out but my landlord refers to the contract and says that I can't break it until the year is over. Any advise will be appreciated... Read More


Money Transfer to USA Bank account by AmeriLeb
Hey, guys I'm hoping some of you can give me some advice. I've been having trouble transferring KD to my checking account in the US. They are telling me that it needs to be a savings not a checking account. Also is there a limit I cannot exceed, ...

Guys, There is a new thing that is preventing sending money back to the USA. The central bank of kuwait is requiring all transfers to go through an IBAN#. My bank doesn't use IBAN. Does anyone know which banks use an IBAN# for money transfers? Read More

Money Transfer to USA Bank account
Hey, guys I'm hoping some of you can give me some advice. I've been having trouble transferring KD to my checking account in the US. They are telling me that it needs to be a savings not a checking account. Also is there a limit I cannot exceed, ... Read More


Watching NFL in Kuwait by AmeriLeb
Anyone know if there's a place (cafe, restaurant etc.) where they show the games on TV?

Kona thanks. I did mean american football. thanks to the rest of you guys too. Read More


Watching NFL in Kuwait by AmeriLeb
Anyone know if there's a place (cafe, restaurant etc.) where they show the games on TV?

thanks q8rashed, I'm looking forward to watching the game there. Read More


Watching NFL in Kuwait by AmeriLeb
Anyone know if there's a place (cafe, restaurant etc.) where they show the games on TV?

thanks guys it looks like I'm out of luck here. Read More

Watching NFL in Kuwait
Anyone know if there's a place (cafe, restaurant etc.) where they show the games on TV? Read More

What are the rules with tipping at restaurants?
How do you tip here in Kuwait? Sometimes there are multiple people serving you between the sheeshha and waiters. Dou you leave one tip or give each person a tip or no tip at all? Read More


Skype vs. Ooma vs. other VOIP by Shabasaba
Fellow ex-pats: Prior to my arrival in Kuwait, I want to be as best equipped as possible regarding telecommunications back to the US. I'm considering establishing a Skype account and purchasing an external cordless skype phone. But I have also ...

So far I only used wifi to make calls on my phone and it works great. restaurant, hotels, and some apartment complex's offer free wifi just ask for the password. I haven't tried the cell phone internet because my at&t locked phone is so far not ... Read More


Skype vs. Ooma vs. other VOIP by Shabasaba
Fellow ex-pats: Prior to my arrival in Kuwait, I want to be as best equipped as possible regarding telecommunications back to the US. I'm considering establishing a Skype account and purchasing an external cordless skype phone. But I have also ...

I use a vpn to bypass the firewalls so you can access sights like skype and other things. I'm using skype I bought an online number from them for $30/year so friends and family can call me on it and the service subscription (1.99/month or $30/year) ... Read More


American Expat's Where You At?? by baldmestizo
Names Travis.. From Honolulu, Hawaii..

Thanks Romeoo, the company is paying for the hotel until I find a place. I'll be living alone, so a one bedroom would be fine. Thanks again for the heads up on where to look. Read More


American Expat's Where You At?? by baldmestizo
Names Travis.. From Honolulu, Hawaii..

Hello Amercia... names Simon, Just moved here a couple a days ago from boston. I'm staying at a hotel in Hawalli any suggestions on a place to rent, gyms? Read More