Why I finally moved away from the Gulf
After 7 years in the Gulf Arab countries, I finally packed my life up and left. It’s been a tumultuous…
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Dear Qatar (Thanks for helping me grow)
Dear Qatar, What a wild ride we have had together. I remember when Polar first made the suggestion that we…
International Teaching: When Good Schools Go Bad
Please note that the sentiments in this post are based on my own personal experiences at one school and do…
Planning a trip to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is a controversial destination. When planning my trip to Jeddah, I was not immune or blissfully ignorant of…
Up in the air: paratriking in Qatar
In the dappled sunrise light of day, the view from the sky was of sand, sea and people as the…
Visiting the Salt Lakes in Abu Dhabi
You may have heard of the sulphur springs in Oman, the white travertine terraces in Pammukale, (Turkey), the salt flats…
Visiting Jubail Mangrove Park in Abu Dhabi
The water is the most gentle hue of blue, unassuming but striking, the humble star of the island. I watch…
Quirky cafes in Qatar
If I can say one thing about Qatar, it’s that it aims to quietly impress. Not competing with the neighbouring…
Visiting Northern Qatar: a day trip from doha
There is so much to see of Qatar beyond the city and a day trip to Northern Qatar is perfect…
Camel races in qatar: where, why & how to visit?
Camel races in Qatar took me back in time: to a time when bedouin Arabs were indebted to the camel….
