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Qatar has been my second home since 2010. At the age of 21, I traveled to this country thousands of miles away from where I grew up with a clear and simple dream; to have our own house, to get experience and for my future. Situated in the Middle East Gulf Region and bordered by Saudi Arabia, Qatar is economically wealthy. The rapid growth of its capital, Doha, over a short period of time has transformed its physical, social, cultural and demographic status. It feels like in a short time-span, I have adopted my life as an expat. The everyday life in Qatar is somehow the same as if you are in your home country except that you’re an expat. During the work week (Sunday-Thursday), my days are spent at the office while weekends are spent meeting up with friends, grocery shopping, exploring Qatar, or simply relaxing at home. Some people from the other country especially those who do not really know Qatar is that this country doesn’t have PUB or doesn’t serve alcohol. Well, expats need a li...

A quick escape to the birthplace of wine, fantastic mountain scenery and cobblestoned old town. Being an expatriate in the Middle East, one of the advantage of having two days off at work is to visit a neighboring regions. Georgia is 3-hours away from Qatar by plane. ​As they said, unplanned trip is always the best and this trip is one of them. In just a week to prepare and plan for the itinerary, with the last minute of tour guide recommendation, it is a relief to our transportation as our plan to rent a car is a bit out of budget. I highly recommend this local tour guide named Irakli which I contacted only by fb messenger. You check his facebook page ITravel Georgia Weddings & Tours for tour rates and other inquiry. When is share with him my itinerary, he share some of his recommendation which i agreed as I liked it without any second thought though there are some places that I will not be able to visit because the two days tour in Gudauri, Kakheti Region and Tbilisi is quite i...

The more, the merrier…? No doubt, traveling in groups is fun and exciting. However, don’t make your group too large or it can turn into a disorganized bunch of grumpy people who want different things. The most important piece of advice for your travelling crowd - take everything lightly! If you face a problem, take it with a smile or even laugh about it. All the travelling hiccups are easier to overcome with a bunch of supportive friends’ shoulders around you. Travelling with a group gives you the unique adventure, extremely rewarding and it can save you lots of money. #grouptravelgoals It's typically an hour flight between Dubai and Doha (that was before the blockade). Stylish Dubai is a chic travel destination filled with spectacular sights, a skyline filled with some of the most magnificent buildings in the world and packed with entertainment for the whole family. The city blends Eastern tradition with Western influences mixing old Dubai, the Dubai Creek, and Jumeirah Mosque wit...