From the nomadic steppes of Kazakhstan to the frenetic streets of Hanoi, Asia is a continent so full of intrigue, adventure, solace, and spirituality that it has fixated and confounded travelers for centuries.
We were so tired of exploring Souq Waqif that we took a Golden Line metro to a Venetian-themed mall for our great dinner at The Cheesecake Factory. In the Villagio Mall, you can shop under a ‘sky’ of fluffy white clouds, eat pizza at Paul, ride a gondola (QR10 per person)...
We spent the late afternoon in The Pearl, an artificial island with colorful architecture, lovely marina walks, cafes, and restaurants at every corner. It´s Qatar’s answer to Dubai’s The Palm Jumeirah. The Pearl is a luxurious artificial island development on Doha’s northern fringe that...
Another metro ride took us from Doha to Lusail, Qatar’s shiny new sister city. It is the second-largest city in Qatar, just 20 kilometers north of downtown Doha. It feels like an extension of the capital. But this coastal metropolis-in-the-making is actually a city in its own right...
We took a comfortable metro from our great parking location to a local cultural hub focused on contemporary art and design – Katara Cultural Village. The ticket for a single ride is promoted at a price of 2 QAR, but you can’t buy it, so the only available is a day pass for 6...