| Page Views: 3,917 Last Visit to Qatar: - I Work Here | Qatar - There IS more than just Doha! by jungles - last update: Apr 15, 2006 |
| Fortress at Uum Salal Mohammed |
This page is meant to show some of the lesser known corners of this tiny but still largely unexplored country. When I first created my Doha page, shortly after arriving here, I mentioned the view from the plane of nothing but sand and sea and talked about how there just wasn't much here. After living here for six months, though, I think I might have to revise that a bit. There ARE some interesting places outside of Doha, and while none of them are really mind-blowing, they're definitely worth a look, particularly if you're staying here for some time and cannot explore any nearby countries overland because you can't get a transit visa to cross Saudi Arabia. If you're feeling really claustrophobic being stuck in Doha, get out and take a mini roadtrip to an unknown part of Qatar. You'll come back feeling at least partially rejuvenated, I'm sure.
If you're looking for info on Doha, please see my Doha page. |
| Limestone formation at Bir Zekreet |
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| Pros: | "Everywhere is accessible as a day-trip from Doha, no tourists around" | | Cons: | "Little or no public transport, little or no info about sites" | | In A Nutshell: | "The country is small but still has a few things to offer." |
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uglyscot Wed Jan 17, 2007 09:34 UTC
Interesting places you've seen. I only made Doha, Al Wakrah and the dunes bear the oil fields. | SLLiew Fri Dec 1, 2006 01:37 UTC
Great introduction to Qatar. I like your commnet "We have buses", then next tip "Camel races". Busy for the Doha Games. Must be a bit crowded these few weeks. Cheers, SL | traveldave Wed Nov 15, 2006 22:49 UTC
I'm fascinated by the Gulf States and count my trip to the UAE among my best ever. Hope to return to the area someday. | BluBluBlu Mon Nov 13, 2006 08:34 UTC
Love your photo's Wendy...especially the 'limestone mushroom'! I'll be flying over you in a couple of weeks on my way to Goa! Happy travels, Blu |
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