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  • Abu Dhabi Trip to Yas Island: SeaWorld and WB

    by halyoosha

    A Stay Experience at the Warner Brothers Hilton Hotel.

    May 15, 2024
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    Travel, Travel & Lifestyle
  • New Year in Azerbaijan!

    by halyoosha

    We spend a wintery new year in Azerbaijan, a former Soviet Republic bound by the Caspian sea and Caucasus mountains.

    January 21, 2023
    Comments 3
    Misc, Travel, Travel & Lifestyle
  • A Gorgeous Visit to a Slovenian Arboretum -Volcji Potok.

    by halyoosha

    Exploring thousands of species of plants at an enormous botanical garden in Slovenia.

    July 13, 2022
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    Travel, Travel & Lifestyle
  • Abandoned Amusement Parks in Kuwait

    by halyoosha

    On a walk along the beach, I stumbled upon Kuwait's last standing and operating amusement park at Kuwait Magic Mall. I walk inside to have a peek.

    April 7, 2021
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    Travel & Lifestyle
  • My Spanish Inscriptions: Barcelona

    by halyoosha

    Storytelling my way through the Capital of Catalonia, Barcelona! It's all about hip hangouts, art collections and monumental architecture!

    January 17, 2019
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    Travel, Travel & Lifestyle
  • My Portuguese Inscriptions: Sintra’s Royalty Retreat

    by halyoosha

    Royal summer places, fairytale castles, and gardens made for romance. This is Sintra, Portugal. Mostly unheard of by travelers. During our stay in Lisbon, we decided to take a day trip to the compelling town of Sintra. In the majesty of this Shakespearean-like town, we were surrounded with romantic Portuguese architecture while making our way through ruins quilted in moss. The air of history...

    December 11, 2018
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    Travel, Travel & Lifestyle
  • My Portugal Inscriptions: Lisboa 2018

    by halyoosha

    We explore the historical land of Lisbon, Portugal, known for being home to the most interesting ancient architectural marvels in the world. From the Age of Discoveries, Lisbon's hilltop highs to seafood galore, we discover the charm of Portugal's neighborhoods and old world streets.

    November 15, 2018
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    Travel, Travel & Lifestyle
  • Street Art in Lisbon, Portugal

    by halyoosha

    The vibrant street art scene in the historic city of Lisbon, Portugal.

    November 11, 2018
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    Art & Photography
  • My Japanese Inscriptions: Osaka

    by halyoosha

    Another adventure awaited in Osaka City, Japan, widely known as the nation's kitchen. From Osaka Castle, the foodie strip of Dotonbori district, fascinating museums, to all the unique facets of this metropolitan capital of Japan.

    August 21, 2018
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    Travel, Travel & Lifestyle
  • My Japanese inscriptions: Kyoto

    by halyoosha

    Abound with temples, shrines and relics of the past in enchanting forests, Kyoto is like a timeless old district reflecting traditional and classic Japan. It is synonymous with cherry blossoms, geishas, temples, traditional ryokan inns and masters of tea ceremonies.

    July 7, 2018
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    Travel, Travel & Lifestyle

Art & Photography

Art & Photography

My Paper-making Journey: Why make paper?

Taking your through the artistic journey of paper-making!

November 15, 2023
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Art & Photography, Society & Events

My Experience with Kuwait’s First Risography Studio!

I explore risography for the first time at Kuwait's first risography studio. I learned the process of preparing my artwork for this special Japanese technique of printing called RISO.

May 13, 2021
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Art & Photography

Photo diary part 4: Kuwait’s Old Souk, Mubarakiya

The 4th edition of the Souk Mubarakiya photo diary exploring Kuwait's street art, people, shops and markets, and it's overall atmosphere and quirks.

February 23, 2019
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Art & Photography

Photo diary Part 3: Kuwait’s old Souk, Mubarakiya

Candid shots of Kuwait's old souk, Mubarakiya. Very interesting place!

February 17, 2019
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Travel

Abu Dhabi Trip to Yas Island: SeaWorld and WB

Published by halyoosha

A Stay Experience at the Warner Brothers Hilton Hotel.

May 15, 2024
Comments 0
Travel, Travel & Lifestyle

New Year in Azerbaijan!

Published by halyoosha

We spend a wintery new year in Azerbaijan, a former Soviet Republic bound by the Caspian sea and Caucasus mountains.

January 21, 2023
Comments 3
Misc, Travel, Travel & Lifestyle

First Travel with a Toddler – Throwback to Istanbul, Turkey

Published by halyoosha

Traveling to Turkey with our two-year-old daughter. A throwback post to our experience!

August 17, 2022
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Travel, Travel & Lifestyle

A Gorgeous Visit to a Slovenian Arboretum -Volcji Potok.

Published by halyoosha

Exploring thousands of species of plants at an enormous botanical garden in Slovenia.

July 13, 2022
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Travel, Travel & Lifestyle

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Recap: Shakshooka Market – My experience as a vendor.

Published by halyoosha

My experience as vendor selling art at Shakshooka Market!

March 13, 2024
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Journalism, Society & Events

Event Recap: Hanji & Hansik Korean Kashta

Published by halyoosha

Partaking in Korean Arts and Crafts and sampling Korean Cuisine with the Korean Cultural Center in Kuwait!

January 28, 2024
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Journalism, Society & Events

Ukrainian Cookware in Kuwait!

Published by halyoosha

We discover a hidden store with vintage-style Ukrainian cookware in Kuwait!

May 27, 2023
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Journalism, Misc

Seasonal Activity in Kuwait: Flamingo Watching!

Published by halyoosha

The winter season in Kuwait also means there are flamingo sightings!

November 5, 2022
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Journalism, Society & Events

Society & Events

Event Recap: Korean Cooking Class at Madang Cultural Center in Kuwait

Published by halyoosha

Korean cooking class in Kuwait - preparing traditional kimbap and dakgangjeong.

May 30, 2025
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Food, Society & Events

Recap: Shakshooka Market – My experience as a vendor.

Published by halyoosha

My experience as vendor selling art at Shakshooka Market!

March 13, 2024
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Journalism, Society & Events

Event Recap: Hanji & Hansik Korean Kashta

Published by halyoosha

Partaking in Korean Arts and Crafts and sampling Korean Cuisine with the Korean Cultural Center in Kuwait!

January 28, 2024
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Journalism, Society & Events

Hanji Workshop at the New Korean Cultural Center in Kuwait

Published by halyoosha

In this workshop, my daughter and I learn to decorate objects using handmade Korean paper called Hanji.

June 5, 2023
Comments 4
Misc, Society & Events

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