by DebbieDerry | Nov 9, 2024 | Food, Lifestyle, People, Qatar, Sport
We may live in swish surrounds, earn good money and feel oh-so-safe in Qatar, but our hearts still yearn for South Africa. I know I am not alone. With some 6 500 Saffers living the ex-pat life here in Doha, I know I am far from the only one missing the bush, braai...
by DebbieDerry | Sep 20, 2024 | Food, Lifestyle, People, Qatar
Machboos, kottu roti, teppanyaki, osso buco, tabbouleh, biriyani, fish and chips … there’s a smorgasbord of tastes when it comes to food in Qatar, thanks to its multi-cultural population. But it is not just this wonderful opportunity to eat your way around the world...
by DebbieDerry | Aug 29, 2024 | Cleaning, Lifestyle, People, Qatar, Shopping, Travel
Efficiency, variety and a giant yellow teddy bear. That’s what you can expect to enjoy – and so much more – at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport (HIA). After all, this airport is recognised as the world’s best. Hamad International Airport is one of the busiest...
by DebbieDerry | Jul 3, 2024 | Art, Food, Lifestyle, People, Travel
Georgia is visa-friendly. It is also affordable; scenically beautiful, safe, and offers visitors a wonderful mix of cultures, thanks to its location in the mountainous crossroads of Europe and Asia. The food is fabulous and the wine, too. Oh, and did I mention rugby?...
by DebbieDerry | Jun 27, 2024 | Art, Food, Lifestyle, People, Qatar, Shopping
You name it and Qatar has probably hosted it. Exhibitions, that is. Be it a hands-on plunge into agriculture or an online Zoom opportunity to explore AI in the Arabic world, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to exhibitions in Qatar. Thankfully, all such...
by DebbieDerry | Jun 8, 2024 | Lifestyle, People, Qatar, Travel
In digging up its past, Qatar confirms its status as a wealthy country. While today’s affluence is built on the country’s vast oil and gas reserves, the Qatar of yesteryear had pearls and international trading to thank for its success. This all comes to light at...
