Storytelling in motion at Qatar’s iconic museum

Qatar Museum

If you want to give yourself a head start in understanding the story of Qatar and her people, begin with a visit to the iconic Qatar National Museum in Doha. The museum is angular, circular and almost space-aged. It sprawls over a large tract of land, alongside a busy highway, close to the Corniche, or […]

Dancing to a new beat in Doha

Whether it’s starting a new job, moving neighbourhoods or taking up a new hobby, any change requires us to adapt.
And. that’s what we are endeavouring to do in Doha – adapt to the new rhythm of life here.

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. […]