The Hampton by Hilton Doha Old Town is in the best location, especially for all the sights we wanted to see. It’s walking distance to the souq, the National Museum of Qatar, and the Museum of Islamic Art. Plus, the rooms are clean, comfortable, and reasonably priced. Let’s check out our little hideaway. Hampton by Hilton Doha Old Town First up, it’s secure and a short distance from the airport. The building is tall and skinny, giving you great views of downtown if you get…

Doha dinner eats – we had Lebanese, Thai, and Indian food while we were in Doha. Flavourful food packed with excellent service and atmosphere, Doha didn’t disappoint on the dinner front. Okay, let’s check out some of the places we ate at. Doha Dinner Eats First up, Al Nafourah Garden. This place is worth checking out for the vibe alone. The garden feel is real, and the couches are comfortable and the water sounds delightful. We had some awesome food. I’ll admit, I felt like…

Doha lunch eats – where to eat in Doha, Qatar?! Well, we’ve got you covered from local finds to places that are a little unexpected. Here we’ll share a few of our favourite lunch spots in Doha. Plus, many gluten free options! Okay, let’s check out these eats. Doha Eats First up, Nook – it’s in the Katara Cultural Village in Doha and is a delightful place that has healthy eats. The courtyard is peaceful and the vibe is calming. I had a salad with…

White Friday is an exhibition in the Wusum Gallery at the St. Regis Hotel in Doha, Qatar. The exhibit is about the consumerist spectacle that is the global retail frenzy of America’s Black Friday. If you want to check out more of the back story on the exhibit, you can read about the group exhibition on the gallery’s website. For us, we enjoyed the brightness of the pieces and the sarcastic nature of them, too. Okay, let’s check out the pieces. White Friday The exhibit…

The Souq Waqif is the best open market in Doha, Qatar. It’s in Old Town and has so many shops, restaurants, and vendors. Plus, the people watching is fantastic! Okay, let’s check out some photos of the souq. Oh, and a few more camels. Souq Waqif First up, we ventured over from the Amiri Diwan after watching the camel parade. Have you ever seen such a thing?! It’s super neat and if you get the chance, check it out. Okay, back to the souq. On…

The Amiri Diwan Camel Parade is a must see in Doha, Qatar. It’s similar to the changing of the guards which we have here in Ottawa, Canada, or perhaps you’re familiar with it at Buckingham Palace in London. It’s fun to check out and the Souq Waqif is right around the corner. No tickets needed, it’s totally free, and we only found out about it because the day before we happened to be driving by and Bryce saw the camel parade. The next morning I…

The National Museum of Qatar is one of the most recognizable buildings in Doha as it backs onto one of the main roads directly leading to the airport. The building looks complex from the outside, however, inside it’s flows well and has a cool atmosphere to it. The structure lets the items in the gallery shine, it’s not distracting, but complimenting. Okay, let’s check out some photos. We’ve got everything from maps to clothes as well as machinery and greenery. Photo time! National Museum of…