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Jun 2022
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KUWAITI INFLUENCER ON TRAVELING SOLO AS ...

Drew Binsky
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In episode #6 of Roots of Humanity, Drew and Fatima AlMattar, a hardcore traveler and creator from Kuwait, debunk stereotypes about the Middle East and piece together why Kuwait is an underrated and eye-opening travel destination. Other topics include traveling solo as a woman, women’s rights and clothing, Kuwaiti hospitality and traditional rice dishes, roots in other GCC countries (Arab States of the Gulf), and how far the Kuwaiti Dinar can go as a traveler.



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