Smiles In Doha’s Souk Waqif
As with all things Doha, even the old is new. The traditional market, Souk Waqif (“Souk” means “market” or “marketplace” in Arabic), has been completely restored and improved to theme-park perfection....
View ArticleJumping the Dunes in Qatar
When the people at Qatar Airways first told me that they would be taking us on a desert safari, I pictured hay-ride-style slow-moving trucks that would drive leisurely into the desert for photo...
View ArticleExamining The Art Of Islam In Doha
Museums are just not my thing. I love art. I love learning about histories and cultures. But the sterile environments and quiet halls of museums generally create a big yawn from me. Maybe I’ll see...
View ArticleQatar Airways Redefines “Airplane Food”
I don’t care how good your airline is and how luxurious the amenities; airplane meals are typically terrible. What surprised me, though, was that our host, Qatar Airways, blatantly admitted this fact....
View ArticleExploring Doha’s Central Fish Market
Why would any tourist ever visit a fish warehouse? It’s a reasonable question to ask. Frankly, I don’t have much of an answer in a broad sense. But specifically for me, I was craving something ........
View ArticleOryx Rotana Offers Business-Class Elegance
Hotels for business travelers are a dime a dozen. They are usually well appointed and typically comfortable, but ultimately they are boxes with a buffet and an ugly view of the airport. The Oryx...
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