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"Capitol City" a Doha Travel Page by frankcanfly

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Real Name: Frank
Lives In: Baltimore, US
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Capitol City

by frankcanfly - last update: Dec 1, 2006

Doha is one of those cities that I could certainly return to over and over again. It's off the 'tourists' radar, and not a common destination.

Everyone that I've met and interacted with has been incredibly friendly. Dispite a general dislike of westerners in this region, every here has been very open minded and hospitable.

The nation is only recently emerging from the obscure. It's not ad developed as Dubai, but they are certainly catching up at a record pace.
The Asian games will be hosted in Doha in December 2006, there has been a flurry of construction activity and preparation. There's a lot at stake; Qatar is hoping to be the center of sport in the region.

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Pros:"A clean mix of modern and historical buildings, and culture."
Cons:"It's quite hot in the summertime, nearly unbearable."
In A Nutshell:"A wonderful mix of new and old Arabia."
frankcanfly's Doha Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 15 - Photos: 57
 
Restaurants
Tips: 10 - Photos: 30
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 4 - Photos: 15
 
Nightlife
Tips: 3 - Photos: 7
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 6 - Photos: 22
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Transportation
Tips: 3 - Photos: 5
Local Customs
Tips: 7 - Photos: 17
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 8 - Photos: 24
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
General Tips

frankcanfly's Doha Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Wandering about Souq Waqif (The Old Souqs)April, 2006 8
Unique RoundaboutsApril, 2006 8
Adventures in the DesertApril, 2006 8
The Camel Racetrack at ShahhaniyaApril, 2006 8
Doha Cultural Festival 2006April, 2006 8

Comments for frankcanfly about Doha
Grolschsipper Tue Oct 20, 2009 00:11 UTC
 Taxis are impossible to find in Doha, Use a private driver, they will always find you.
Fra.da. Fri Mar 2, 2007 08:45 UTC
 Hi Frank thanks for visiting my Doha page :) I really enjoyed my stay in Qatar!! Happy travelling from Italy, Francesca
Travmad Thu Dec 7, 2006 03:48 UTC
 Hey Frank Your pics are great. All the best. Jim
Faiza-Ifrah Sat Dec 2, 2006 03:22 UTC
 my 2nd day in Doha - definitely similar to abu dhabi. i read about camels that you met off the road, compared that with luxury of hotels and liked the pyramid shaped sheraton. i agree doha is safe for foreigners. my journey continues :-)
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