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October 2nd 2017
Published: October 17th 2017
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Hello my fellow travellers! I started with a leisure pace today, taking a few laps in the pool of the compound that Kerry and Trudi live in. My plan for the day was to go to Katara, which is a really cool area currently being built that is sort of a mix between Islamic and Roman building influences. Since there are no bus going there Trudi actually arranged for an Uber to get me there, my very fi... Read Full Entry



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18th October 2017
Golden Masjid

Great image
Nice one Per-Olof. Qatar has been good to you.
18th October 2017
Golden Masjid

Great image
Thank you :-) Indeed it has, I've had a wonderful time here in Qatar and can really recommend it. Everyone is really friendly and open. :-)
19th October 2017

Class based societies
It was sad to read about the driver, but it was a good reminder of how different the world is based on the luck of ones birth. I love Singapore but I have to keep reminding myself of the great masses of imported labour that help to keep the city working in such an efficient way...and I suppose it's no different (and possibly worse) in the Arab nations. Love the crisp blue sky architecture photos!
19th October 2017

Class based societies
I am afraid that it's most likely worse here in the Arab countries, I've read many disturbing reports about the working conditions of their migrant workers, especially for the women coming in from Africa and southeast Asia. I also love Singapore, but as you say, there is a need to keep in mind of the costs to keep such societies running.
26th October 2017

Walking in a Hot Country
I definitely get you on the desire to walk rather than taxi it while travelling, though it seems not many people in Qatar do that. What an experience it must have been for you, walking to the Mall! I bet the AC was most welcome again once you arrived!
26th October 2017

Walking in a Hot Country
Very true, I'm a walker at heart, but at times in Qatar I wish I'd used my head over my feet. xD

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