Jun 15, 2016 - Doha en 72 heures

Après un beau vol de 12.5hrs, on se voit atterrir au milieu du désert pour un temps clément, selon les locaux, de 41C. Nous sommes arrivés en plein Ramadan (diète forcée et aucun alcool de disponible pour ce cours séjour) ce qui a ajouté une touche culturelle a notre aventure. La ville était complètement fermée du levé jusqu'au couché du soleil. Des lors, la ville s'animait en grande pompe et les commerces pouvaient être ouvert jusqu'a l'aurore. Nous avons été agréablement surpris par l'accueil et la gentillesse de la population du Qatar....

May 23, 2016 - Day 1 Perth to Doha and in Doha

Jane dropped us to the airport in p,entry of time for our flight. We checked in and headed for departures. We had an uneventful first flight with Qatar Airways however, like all economy flights, were a bit cramped. They looked after us well and as we left at 11pm, it was pretty easy to get off to sleep. We had a strong tail wind so arrived into Doha at 4:30am where it was 30C. Thank goodness we were inside the terminal. We checked into the business lounge as we upgraded for the flight to London and had something to eat before booking onto a...

May 2, 2016 - Last day in Cambodia

Our last day in Cambodia today. Nothing too exciting. After a late breakfast in our little apartment we sat around the outside spa overlooking the river and watched life go by. It is a public holiday here today so not as much traffic as usual. Wandered down the street to get our last $5 foot massage for a while. Mid afternoon caught a taxi to the airport. Phnom Penh airport is not too big, so we were quickly through check-in and customs. While we were having coffee, we met an English lady who was working here. She was a research assistant...

Oct 17, 2015 - Shopping Day in Doha

Saturday 17th October A whole day to do nothing today except shop. Maureen and myself took a cab at 11am to Villaggio Shopping Centre about half an hour away from our hotel. Lots of high end shops and we looked in every one of them. We also found Marks and Spencer, my second favourite store after Debenhams. Spent about an hour in a children's wear shop oohing and aahing over cute outfits. I managed to get myself the rest of my summer wardrobe but we only had remnants of summer gear left. Autumn and winter gear has hit all the shops although...

Oct 16, 2015 - Hello Doha

Friday 16th October John woke both of us ladies at 9am – we were still out to it. He was hungry and breakfast stops at 10am. Quickly showered and dressed. John went ahead of us to the 42nd floor for brekkie in the executive lounge we are entitled to. Maureen and I couldn’t remember which floor it was because we were so comatose in the early hours when we checked in. Maureen rang reception, gave them our room number and they advised us to go to the 3rd floor restaurant which we did. Finally got a message from John asking where we were. We...

Sep 16, 2015 - Good morning to Doha, Athens and Good afternoon Santorini

Arrived in Doha, Qatar at the ungodly hour of 5.30 am where it was already 36 degrees. Off to the Business lounge again for another breakfast after those fantastic blueberry pancakes onboard. Very impressive lounge with an Olympic swimming pool sized fountain in the centre before heading upstairs and another breakfast. In no time at all we were ready to board our next flight en route to Athens, Greece. Business class on this one was a little more cramped and certainly no where nearly as comfortable as the previous plane. I had yet another...

Aug 3, 2015 - Final leg of the trip

Well we eventually left Singapore after several delays - seems to be common at Changi Airport lately for some reason (maybe they need another runway - being the airport expert that I am). We arrived in Doha and the flight was just over 7 hours which was pretty good. We were so impressed by Qatar the food, the service, the flight (so smooth and fantastic takeoff and landing). We now know why they have won best airline in the world 3 years running - they do know how to treat travellers. Even the disgruntled travellers that missed their...

Apr 4, 2015 - Almost There!

I'm almost there! On a six hour layover in Qatar before flying into Kathmandu, so I decided to test out this journal entry feature. I just want to give a shout out to my family, friends and co-workers who supported my desire to make this trip a reality! I am so grateful! More to come. Only about eleven hours to go! 𯘊

Mar 26, 2015 - Qatar with Katie and Casey

How amazing when plans made a year ago come to fruition! I vividly remember Katie Walker and I, huddled in my office at Sexton Mountain Elementary School, looking over her schedule at her new Qatari school and trying to figure out the best time for Fran and I to visit. And here we are! Start to finish, we felt absolutely pampered during our time in Qatar. Not only were Katie and her husband Casey, the consummate hosts, but former Beaverton buddy April and her husband Paul Gouldsbrough were the ultimate tour guides! They all took such good...

Jan 12, 2014 - Día 3. Bangkok

Una para saber y otra para aprender. Ya descansados del largo viaje, por fin hemos conocido una pequeña parte de Bangkok. Aquí se encuentra de todo. Para empezar, la próxima vez no traeremos productos de aseo, es mejor entrar en cualquiera de los chopecientos 7Eleven que hay repartidos por la ciudad y pillar p.e. una pasta de dientes colgate por 50 baht... 1 euro. Luego, para beber, coca cola a 10 baht, unos 25 céntimos. Mucho calor. Mucha humedad. Y la táctica de los tailandeses: cuando su inglés no da para más... a sonreír y asentir con...

Jan 11, 2014 - Día 2. Múnich- Doha

Qatar Airways... El avión más impresionante en el que nos hemos subido en la vida!!!! Un servicio de lujo en clase turista. Bebidas las que quisieras incluyendo las alcohólicas, ventanillas y luces por accionamiento electrónico, asientos egonómicos, en todos los asientos ya había mantas y almohadas preparadas, cada asiento con su pantalla táctil y consola con películas y series en diversos idiomas, música, juegos, mapas interactivos... Y todo en perfecto estado. Nos vamos que el embarque ya ha empezado. A Bangkok!!! Hasta pronto! Carlota...

Jan 10, 2014 - Doha, Qatar

Doha is the capital city of the state of Qatar. Located on the coast of the Persian Gulf, its population is over 1,000,000. Doha is Qatar's largest city, with over 60% of the nation's population residing in Doha or its surrounding suburbs, and is also the economic center of the country. A recent article from the Washington Post stated that Qatar is the richest nation in the world as a result of its natural gas resources, with a per capita income for its citizens of $101,000 a year. Doha, like Dubai and Abu Dhabi of the UAE, is rapidly...