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Going off the beaten track and exploring the unknown makes for incredible stories to retell. While most of us use planes, trains and automobiles to get to our selected destinations and around; Adnan Juwayh

I was so excited to get No Man's Sky that for the week before its official launch, I messaged and harassed every video game retailer in Kuwait asking if it was available. Finally it was and I paid far more

Summer is officially upon us and sometimes, we crave a little culinary adventure. Rather than booking travel tickets, simply transport your senses to Greece and feast on freshly prepared dishes, right here

You finally made the decision to commit to an active and healthful lifestyle. Just when you’ve figured out a fitness plan that you’re actually sticking to, you’re suddenly stumped for healthy dining and deli

At the end of a good hearty meal, sometimes you’d rather skip dessert or opt for ‘something light’. If you’re one of those people, we’re afraid we can’t help you. These desserts are not to be skipped.

Now that Ramadan, and all the festivities of Eid are over, we need to get back on track and transition back to our healthy habits. Many of us have gained extra unwanted weight during the past month and hav

Has this ever happened to you? You are driving/walking around when you spot/hear the cries of a helpless animal, whether big or small, injured or suffering from Kuwait’s torturou

Editor's note: This post, originally published on June 11, 2015, has been updated as of August 26, 2019 with some additions and edits to previous entries.

Huddled within the gorgeous vintage Behbehani Villas in Kuwait City, you’ll find a few splashes of modernity – a Starbucks, the original Casper and Gambini’s of yore, and a… sneaker store!

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Why do people go to book fairs when they can just order books online? Actually, why are they still buying physical copies when they can immediately buy the electronic version? Because book fairs are the be

In the latest episode of its much-loved designer collaboration series, H&M just dropped the news of a link-up with emerging brand Rokh. Admired for its experimental spins on wa

Every time we ask anyone about Maki, you instantly see the ultimate love within their eyes. Maki has always been and remains one of the restaurants in Kuwait that continues to keep

It is always easier to fall back on the familiar, whether it is a restaurant choice or a place to hang out. But, sometimes it is worth it to leave the beaten path behind and explore. Kuwait has some really interes

One of my favorite things to do after a day well spent at the beach is digging into a burger that hits the spot. The mere thought of those flavors, biting into a beautifully seasoned patty of meat and munc

Sometimes online shopping isn’t for everyone, and it came to us as a relief that premium outlet shop eFashion wasn’t another website, but a real brick and mortar shop that offers amazing deals! The ori

Who doesn’t love online shopping? Sometimes, it’s just the best way to browse! You can curl up in the comfort of your own home, wearing your pajamas and watching your favorite show, and update your lif

10 Places to work out in Kuwait It’s that time of year again. We are five months away from New Year’s resolutions that never came to fruition, and our bathing suit reminds us every time we he

Famous throughout the world for its culture and style, Milan has always captured the imagination of Kuwait.  Now Princi, one of Milan’s best loved bakery and cafe destinatio

There’s something about an evening dining experience at a cosmopolitan Italian spot that makes you feel social and hungry all at once. The atmosphere at Trapani Cicchetteria translates that beautifully i

In an unmarked repairs garage, hidden from prying eyes and the heavy traffic of the Shuwaikh Industrial area, we found ourselves standing in front of a vintage, air-cooled, beautiful deep forest green Pors

Watching his grandmother create elegant designs, a young Charbel grew inspired and designed dresses for dolls. Charbel honed his sewing skills under the watchful eyes of his grandmother, and continues to a

Working out: While many of us dread it, we have to do it. Do we always work out to our full potential? More importantly, what makes for an adequate workout? One thing is for sure, having someone scream "st

The four day weekend is coming up!  While many in Kuwait are waiting restlessly for the festivities to begin, others are taking the chance to fly somewhere for a quick getaway.  

A common misconception amongst us avid readers is that there aren’t any real bookstores in Kuwait. Over and over again that notion has been proved wrong by none other than That Al Salasil. From providing

In early 2013 Sheikha Intisar Al Sabah came across a video that shook her core. A young man posted a song on YouTube that bashed Kuwait, and showed images of a country she hardly recognized as her own. As

Elegance and sophistication are two words that rarely spring to mind when it comes to Iranian kebabs. Usually served up with some fresh bread and a helping of rice, kebabs aren’t the most glamorous of fo

Ramadan is the most festive month in Kuwait. The Holy month is a great opportunity to spend time with loved ones be it for Iftar, Suhoor or Ghabqa. The festivities end on the high

We embarked on a journey through cultural gastronomic delicacies upon entering the beautifully constructed modern Kuwaiti cuisine fine dining destination called Dar Hamad. This two-story villa-esque restau

It’s no secret, we love getting our food delivered to us. There’s nothing quite like enjoying the comforts of home and getting your hands on your favorite restaurant dishes. Still, not all concepts del

Kuwait’s art scene is constantly expanding and there’s a growing demand for creative spaces. With that in mind, the good people at The Promenade are in the process of creating a cultural hub for all to

Baking, more than any other culinary endeavor, requires a special kind of person. It is not enough to follow a recipe exactly, nor will it do to have a lovely looking treat that tastes sub-par. Bakers need to be l

The newly unveiled H&M x LEGO Collection is packed with playful prints of the iconic LEGO brick. Bright colors, fun designs and smiling LEGO Minifigure heads have been used thr

What do an engineer, a marketeer and an MBA student have in common? This is not the start of a bad joke, rather a testament to the diversity of talent that broadcasts over the radio every morning to thousa

I know. I know it’s late, but…  I have excuses. Good ones! Yes, Uncharted 4 came out at the start of May. But first of all, E3 took up the last two Geeks and Ga

For everyone, the day begins and ends in the bedroom, and the key to creating a perfect start and close to the day lies in having an easily organized wardrobe, built to compliment and simplify your routine

Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Commercial Co. (AAW) announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with Joe & The Juice to bring the popular Danish juice bar and coffee shop to K

This year, Chopard along with partner Trafalgar Company invited their guests and members of the press, to an exquisite gathering at the Hamra Mall “Sky Lobby” to celebrate the start of Ramadan, highly celebrat

Editor's note: Samia Al-Duaij is now project manager at the UNDP Kuwait. Once the preserve of “tree huggers”, environmental awareness is very much a mainstream construct in

Our one-day exploration in Al-Mubarakiya took us on a tour of the local food scene in Kuwait. Forget the franchises, pre-cooked meals and generic burgers. The dishes you find in the souq are fresh, delicious and m

Once again, H&M has teamed up with Danone AQUA for the bottle2fashion project, which transforms plastic bottle waste from across the islands of Indonesia into recycled polyeste