Monthly Archives : July 2017

What to buy and bring when heading to Doha


Before moving to a new country we always start stressing which of our favourite things wont we get? What do you bring from home? After asking a few people who have moved recently to Doha or have always lived in Doha what did they bring when they moved to Doha or which items do they bring to Doha from home…

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Dohas Dhow Sunset Cruise


Memories are created in a foreign land when one chooses unique experiences that you could never find anywhere else. A traditional Dhow is a fantastic way to explore Dohas pristine coastline and take photographs of Dohas colourful skyline at night. Westbay and Corniche with their twinkling lights and resplendent architecture always fascinates me at night. So when we had visitors…

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How to plan your dream holiday in Istanbul Turkey


Turkey is a dream destination for everyone in the family. Shop till you drop guilt-free, browse museums filled with well preserved islamic artifacts, indulge in delicious halal food, pray in majestic mosques , take a ride on the Bosphorus and take some Instagram worthy pictures. TRANSPORT: Before going to Turkey book your airport transfers Online. Transport from Ataturk airport to…

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Saturdays at Nobu Doha. High teas and Sushi Masterclasses


Nobu is located infront of the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Doha. An iconic 26,000 square-foot architectural masterpiece with its three levels is renowned for its exquisite Japanese cuisine while visitors enjoy breathtaking views of the turquoise Arabian Gulf. I was invited by a friend to join her for Nobu’s Far-East version of an Afternoon Tea. One is able to choose…

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Shakespeare and Co Qatar


Doha food review: Shakespeare and Co. With yards of pink victorian lace draping windows to the velvet plush ornate armchairs that sink your weary body as you sit down to the 17th century flower paintings one could easily mistaken this romantic restaurant and coffee shop for a front parlor room in a Shakespearean novel. Shakespeare and Co. – the Pearl…

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How to plan a romantic weekend in Paris this summer


Watching the sky change colour over the iconic buildings and canals of Paris as the boat gently sways down the river was the highlight of my trip. The romantic 1hr sunset boat cruise on the Seine departs near the Eiffel tower. The Seine is a 777-kilometre (483 mi) long river and an important commercial waterway within the Paris Basin in…

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How to use the FREE E-Gate facilities at Hamad International Airport (HIA) DOHA QATAR.


Finally a simple and efficient way to fast track through Hamad International Airport and avoid the long immigration queues. Once you have your Qatar residency card (ID) one needs to register at the E-gate Enrollment section which is located before immigration. The E-Gate Enrollment section is found at both the International Departures section (the E-Gate enrollement section is located on…

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