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Travel: Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways – the Worlds Best Airline, for 8 years! That’s right, we flew this iconic airline in and out of Doha, Qatar. We flew from Manama, Bahrain to Doha, Qatar, and then from Doha, Qatar to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The airline is great, the staff are friendly, yet it’s also an airline. Nothing overly special that we experienced to put them in the limelight. Now, we didn’t fly business class, nor on a long haul flight. With that, I’ll share some photos…
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Travel: 3 Days in Manama
Here you go, 3 days in Manama, Bahrain – that’s right, here’s a recap of our trip to the Kingdom of Bahrain. From sights to eats, we’ll share with you how we spent our three days. Quick note, if you’re visiting for a race, you probably only need an extra day or two to take in all the sights. There’s a lot of culture and history in Manama, yet it won’t take you days and days to see. Not like in Mexico City where we…
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Travel: Wyndham Garden Hotel
The Wyndham Garden Hotel in Manama, Bahrain is not only in a fantastic location, it’s also one of the roomiest rooms we’ve had, like ever. Our room had views of the city, the harbour, and of the Al Fateh Grand Mosque. With a sitting area, a king sized bed, and a mini-kitchen and eating area, the room would have been perfect if we stayed for a week. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Wyndham Garden Hotel First up, when we went through customs at the…
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Travel: Bahrain Sights
Bahrain sights – the city of Manama is the capital of Bahrain and there are a few things to do outside of the major attractions. Here are some of our photos – we walked a lot and took in the sights. Bahrain Sights First up we’ve got Juffair Beach – it’s not really a beach, though. Don’t be fooled! The walk was a lot of fun, checking out various shops, and the view. At the beach there are a few food trucks, people fishing, and…
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Travel: Bahrain Eats
Bahrain eats – some of the best places to eat in Manama, from low-key finds in the souq to high-end restaurants in a 5-star hotel, I’ll share where to eat – let’s check out some photos! First up, though, where we ate. Bahrain Eats Okay, let’s check out some photos. First up we have Fusions by Tala – it’s on the Worlds Best 50 Restaurants for the MENA – Middle East and North Africa. The thing that’s awesome about Fusions is it’s modern Bahraini food.…
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Travel: Bahrain National Museum
The Bahrain National Museum is in the nation’s capital, Manama and it’s in a prime location, right on the water and close to downtown. If you’re wanting to learn about the history of Bahrain’s people and the country, then check it out! A top highlight was the art centre – so much stunning Persian Gulf art. Okay, photos! Bahrain National Museum First, the entry – it’s secure and easy to walk to if you’re in the area. The lawn is full of art, too, which…
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Travel: Al Fateh Grand Mosque
The Al Fateh Grand Mosque is a major tourist attraction in Manama, Bahrain. It’s worth checking out for the history, the tour, and the seeing the interior first hand. It’s free, and if you’re not dressed appropriately, then they offer complimentary wardrobes for you to utilizes during your visit. If you do visit, plan on stopping by the Mosque in the morning, as lines will be shorter. The entrance is along the east side and it can get very hot waiting on the plinth. Okay,…
