10 first impressions of Doha
If first impressions are anything to go by, Doha achieves a high score on several fronts. This modern, happening city of 2.8 million people is impressive – well, certainly from my South African eyes. “You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression … “ Here are ten things that jumped out at […]
The Journey to Doha
A false start … and who on earth is Ehteraz? I first heard about Ehteraz in the build-up to my departure for Doha. By all accounts, this Ehteraz, whose name constantly escaped me, was important and extremely well connected. It was best, folk warned, that I get to know him as soon as I could. […]
All packed for Doha and a new life
Two suitcases and the hang-dog barometer Once upon a time, back in the ‘80s and 90s, South Africans were “packing for Perth”, set on escaping the challenges of Mzansi for the order of Oz. Nowadays, Saffers* can be found the world-over, having packed up their sunny skies and Chevrolet lives for any number of reasons. […]