Best and Worst Parts About Living in Bahrain
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- Before I leave this wonderful island, I wanted to share the best and the worst parts of living in Bahrain as an expat. Spoiler alert! The pros definitely outweigh the cons, but I share a few things you should be aware of before moving to or visiting Bahrain.
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If you live or have lived in Bahrain, what are your pros and cons?
Pro: shawarma, chill people (generally), you get a lot for your housing, quite a bit to do, being in the center of the Middle East Europe isn’t that far away and so is Asia, Formula 1 and you can actually race on the Bahrain intl circuit for a decent price, Tea.
Cons: not much outside of the northern part of the island, air quality, July August and early September is basically cancelled, SAUDI drivers.
Honorable mention: the harassment isn’t limited to women, I had like 4 Thai women run up on me in a club in juffair, that was a weird one.
Huge numbers on cancer and kidney failure patients because of living condition and air quality
Great summary! Thanks for sharing, I totally agree. I'm sure everyone here really appreciates your perspective.
@@BMK500 Are you sure they were women? 😂
@@Anonymoose66G in my defense I was too drunk to tell
I landed in Bahrain in 1970 and have seen the island develop, the causeway to Saudi was just being planned, my husband was Bahraini we lived in Riffa by the police station. Our children were last in Bahrain in 2011 with myself to celebrate Eid with our family 😊
Thanks so much for sharing Helena! That's incredible!
Bahrain is a special place. I have a lot of nostalgia for my time living there. One teacher I worked with in the Middle East retired to there…a worthy step. I like Coral Bay, City Centre, the Bahrain Rugby Club, Juffair, & all of the restaurants, al Dar island, scuba diving, all of it!
Totally agree, Bahrain will always hold a very special place in my heart.
Hi Tori! Great to see you again with your new informative vlog! Thanks for sharing your experiences here in Bahrain! Keep on vlogging and just enjoy the rest of your stay here in Bahrain!
Blessy, thank you so much for watching! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. What's your favorite part about living in Bahrain?
Bahrain has that rough around the edges, lived-in feel that's missing from a lot of places in the Gulf, which I think makes it more interesting and genuine than places like Dubai. I spent a couple months there total while In the Navy and there's something very nostalgic about it for me.
I totally agree with that! Lots of old and new to explore. While there were definitely places you could experience the culture, there were also incredible malls!
I was in Bahrain for nearly 2 months and i loved EVERYTHING about Bahrain, other than the heat was a bit challenging.
Thanks for sharing Tori!
I just applied for a job there and was curious to hear the details.
Great content!
How did you find a job over there?
Bahrain is the jewel in the crown of the Gulf, I first visited in 1981 and have now lived here for 11 years. Going to see Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty ballets next month, oh and Andre Rieu is here in a few days. Yes, it’s hot and humid in the summer, but you can have a BBQ 363 days in a year 😅, plus it’s a very safe country to live for men and women.
What about the point one mentioned above related to air quality (+ cancer). Does it make sense?
I’m from Bahrain and in my opinion I love it there I lived there for all my life
im from Finland and i just love Bahrain for some reason and I would love to visit Bahrain someday😍🇧🇭
Another great video Tori. Don’t let being in the USA again stop you. Internationals now are curious. Give the people what they want.
Hahah! I appreciate the encouragement Brian. I've been on a couple cold weather adventures lately and I can't wait to share them.
Hi Tori! Love your video! is there any recommendation on where we can search for any available work in Bahrain? Just wondering 😊
thank you for video. Where are you these days>?
So helpful
I want to visit Bahrain. I am very excited about this idea
I pray to Allah that I can meet a good friends here in Bahrain. I am living in Sitra. Been here 3 weeks from now. I missed having a good friends, good company and someone that will not use you but someone that you can trust. 🙏😇😊
Aww I will be coming over soon
What song did you use in this video very relaxing.
Thank you Tori
Thank YOU Esther!
It has been 2 weeks for me and I have been followed home catcalled has just be aware and keep walking and if u feel unsafe u know what to do
Oh no! Please stay safe!
Hi tori! This video is very informative where do I go to apply for a job in bahrain
Hi Thalia, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Unfortunately, I can't speak on applying for a job.
Im moving there this summer
I lived in Bahrain for the first 6 years of my life. The thing I miss the most is the McArabia
@Tori Ann Sharpe : Humid climate does suck,. but i dont think Bahrain gets as humid as the Philippines
I’m spending Christmas Day in Bahrain. Where should I stay and what should I visit?
Would you say there are good wages and low taxes there?
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Thanks so much for watching and the support!
Im moving soon and American here, I have an Asian wife traditional modest Taiwanese. Will she be able to assimilate easily there? What cultural shocks do you think she will experience? Also she hates Sun sun sun, because of her skin. Is there skin lasers and treatments?
Your right about Saudi drivers1
HAHAHAH I feel like that's a common consensus.
Great vedio! My boyfriend asked me if i'm okay to live in Bahrain.
I really loved my time in Bahrain! There are fun things to do and great food. Just make sure to be street smart!
What you described is harassment pure and simple and not cool at all. It shows you're a nice person that you rationalised it but you and women don't have to
Hello Tori you m in Bahrain is there a way to get a job here?
Hi, I'm sorry I'm unable to help with that. Good luck!!
what's the music you are using?
I use Epidemic Sound - you can check it out here share.epidemicsound.com/8v7361
Hi m coming to bahrain please help if it's ok
Air quality in kuwait is worst than bahrain
Yeh i dont know who the heck would like Humidity
I'll be in Bahrain this weekend
I hope you had an awesome time during your visit!
Are you a citizen of Bahrain ?
Or on invester visa ?
I was there on a longer visa! Just a living there temporarily.
I recommend you to visit Pakistan and India for once , you will be shocked to see multicultural environment , amazing cuisine, hospitable people, very cheap prices for tourist.
I've been to India twice and LOVED it. I definitely want to go back. Pakistan is also very high on my list!
@@toriannsharpe yess Indian people are also very amazing, i have alot friends from India, it will be honour for me to welcome you in Pakistan
Can you buy alcohol there?
Humidity in the windy desert? How is possible!???
Hahahah I'm not even sure! But it was indeed hot and humid in the summer (probably because it's by the sea) and windy in the winter (again probably the winder winds). Those are just guesses though!
Its not desert its a very small Island so humidity is 100% most of the year
@@timaaldoseri7687 is not good for me
Hello good afternoon, pls can you help me get a job in Bahrain plss.
Hi! I'm sorry, I can't help with that! Best of luck!
Is it Christian friendly?
Hello i’m from Bahrain
I loved Bahrain when I lived there! It'll always hold such a special place in my heart.
@@toriannsharpe you always welcome here let me invite you to dinner when you visit again 🙏🏼
خيرها لغيرها.
i live in bahrain😡😡
Are women allowed to drive-in Bahrain
Yes
Yes they are! I did some driving while I was there and enjoyed it. Just be careful, some drivers are a bit crazy!
Please can you help me get a job please. I m a graduate of political science from Nigeria. I have a good work ethics and abide by organizational standard.
I'm so sorry, that's something I'm unable to help with! Best of luck to you!
Bahrain is the best stop it pls no hate its one of the best so please stop it If u guys agree
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Driving in Bahrain cant be as bad as in Mozambique South Africa or Philippines lol
I guess you have never been to India, Saudi Arabia to mention SA in your analysis
With all due respect lots of things were bs. Come on you know that literally no one goes indoor skydiving cause its expensive, the beaches suck, i’m bahraini and never ever heard any local or expat that went indoor rock climbing. I do agree with harassing and why sugar coat be like bahrainis don’t harass when lots do as well. I’ll tell you what this video is, its just a conservative politically correct attempt to show your opinion while fearing to say something that could compromise you staying in bahrain in the future or fearing retribution from locals. Every single video of expats feels there not speaking theirs hearts like they would when mentioning another western country
Why do you talk like if you had a sore throat or lack of air?
Hahaha I haven't heard that one before! Not sure!
It's the US way of talking. It gets worse as you travel west and peaks in California 😆 just do the voice and you will sound like a local even if your grammar is botched, trust me lol
@@aqeelaallahyari remembers me spoloef blond girls from Beverly hills...
Traveling is not good in Bahrain..I disagree with that since all the countries I visited were better than Bahrain in that matter
if you had a bad experience this doesn't mean traveling is not good it's so much better than many other places in the region and the even all of asia and the world + Bahrain has a very unique culture and history that you can't understand if you just want want to hate it instead of searching about it
@@Akei51 chill he just offered some criticism
There are so many cool travel opportunities both in and around Bahrain. I definitely want to do more exploring in the Middle East.
Do ppl really poop and pee on the side of road there and wipe butt with sand???