HE, tea and dust in Doha

The small stuff can be a game changer in Doha. Every country has its own quirks or, at least, that’s how these so-called differences or peculiarities are perceived by outsiders. But they’re normal to those who have always lived there and therefore, hardly worth a mention. In Qatar, there’s a wealth of small things, that […]

Spoil your senses at Doha market

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I love Souq Waqif. I enjoy it because it encapsulates so much of what I imagined of the Middle East – the rich and colourful sights of people going about their lives, the exotic smells and a cacophony of sounds that are foreign to this South African. Souq Waqif is a centrally situated traditional market […]