Two’s Company

Friday afternoon, 4 pm, the Souq was remarkably still, marking the first Friday of Ramadan, the profound quiet spoke volumes. It wasn't just empty, it was a hushed reverence, reflecting the deep spiritual rhythm of Doha and its people embracing this sacred time.   The “Golden Thumb” stands alone in Souq Waqif. https://souqwaqif.qa/ar/main-home-ar/ Two's company, and what grand company it's been today by the pool just relaxing! But now, relaxation has given way to the eager a

Shortly after 5.30pm and a well-earned cooling drink, we left our hotel, The Alwadi, and headed out to find what downtown Doha had to offer.   We were not disappointed. The extensive modern feel soon gave way to the charm and bustling atmosphere of Souq Waqif’s main thoroughfare and its restaurants adorning either side of the street, narrowing and squeezing the crowd. The aromatic air offered the welcome relief of Iftar menus following evening prayer and breaking the long day

The morning air in Manchester was crisp, carrying with it the quiet buzz of anticipation. It was 9 AM, and stepping just metres from our overnight stay to the terminal, oh the excitement, we were finally on our way to Istanbul, the first leg of our journey to Doha.    High above Europe, much of the landscape spread out beneath us was a patchwork dusted in snow. Thanks to a surprising tailwind, our plane zipped through the sky, making up for a thirty minute delay at take-off,

New Horizons continued As we approach mid-February, our thoughts drift back to our incredible journey through Dubai, Bali, New Zealand, Australia, and Singapore. However, the abrupt end to our travels and missing Sri Lanka weighs heavily on our hearts. The devastation caused by Cyclonic Storm Ditwah which formed on November 26, 2025, making landfall near Trincomalee on November 28 and bringing torrential rain across the island through early December was truly heartbreaking. C