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Another checked off my bucket list! Armenia proves to be an ideal retreat for snow enthusiasts like myself, boasting captivating winter conditions throughout February. Beyond its snowy landscapes, Armenia presents a myriad of attractions. From ancient fortresses dating back 3,000 years, to historic churches and monasteries, to breathtaking panoramic vistas of the city, there's something for every traveler to explore and appreciate. Another reason for you to visit this country is that it’s budget friendly! You get to enjoy their delicious food, great scenery for just around AMD1,500-3,000 per meal. How to get there ​Armenia is just 3-hour flight from Doha. Philippine passport holders can get a visa on arrival (gcc residents) or apply for E-Visa. The processing time for the visa is up to 3 working days when applying by E-VISA system. More info: https://www.mfa.am/en/visa/ You will need a travel insurance which you can purchase online, we purchased Safetywing Travel Insurance for a mi...

Hello there weekender! Mid-november is my favorite month of the year in Doha. Oh yeah, that warm weather is absolutely just perfect. A sunny day under 26C not forgetting the clean beach with some water sports activities. Katara Beach has a lot to offer to beach goers from Water sports, Gondola Ride and they even have kids play area. The entrance to the beach is free. You may visit Katara Cultural Village website for more info. As for the adventurous like us, we tried the Parasailing which is one of our bucket list. The experience is amazing. You'll be up there for 10 minutes maximum and it only costs QR 100. It is worth the money as you don't need much time to experience the thrill. Tips: The schedule of trip depends on wind speed. They might not proceed to parasailing if its too windy or rainy.

Once in a while, you need a day like this. Work hard, relax harder. It is not abuse to have this kind of weekend because you already pay for it on your work days. "Rest when you’re weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind, your spirit. Then get back to work." -Ralph Marston Our friends left for a short vacation in the Philippines while he still had bookings at the hotel. We took the opportunity to use the room while he is away, and by the way, he will not return to the hotel as he is transferring to an apartment. So, going back to the topic, a staycation is the getaway for us here as expats. Because we cannot always buy tickets and travel again (talking about the Georgia adventure), this is one of our pastimes during weekends. We stayed at Ezdan Hotel in West Bay for 2 nights. The room is a studio type, equipped with a cooking range, fridge, and microwave oven, so we were able to cook our food. I love the facilities in the hotel, especially the pool. They offer...

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...