Our travel in 2014 2014 was the year that we went from casual travel users to wild-eyed travel addicts. And, following in the footsteps of the late Amy Winehouse we won't go to rehab. We say "no, no, no" (but we do hope for a happier outcome). So, without further reference to dead rock stars here's our 2014 travel year in review: Doha What we liked: The … [Read more...]
The odd beauty (and odd guide) of Khor Al-Adaid
When Qatar Airways graciously gave us two business class tickets to the Maldives we chose to spend a few days in Doha to break up our trip and experience somewhere new. But as Brunette, the trusted researcher, began to look for activities in Doha she found little that sounded intriguing beyond the Museum of Islamic Art. Our attention span for museums is similar to a 6 year old … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways Business Class: Living The Life We (think) We Deserve!
The day we learned we were the very fortunate recipients of two business class tickets to any destination served by Qatar Airways was a very happy day. A happier day than when Blonde got married (admittedly an easy one to top. Changing the cat litter tops that day.). And way happier than when Brunette occasionally remembers she's still married. We'd always dreamt of going to … [Read more...]
Cloaked in mystery: Women’s clothing in Muslim countries
Both before and after our visits to Muslim countries (6 and counting) the question we are asked the most frequently at home is "Did you have to wear one of those things?". Some people mean were we covered head to foot in burqas and others just wonder if we had to cover our hair. When we say "no" we are met with varying degrees of disbelief. So with massive disclaimers … [Read more...]
Stopover in Doha, Qatar
Six months ago Brunette was the thrilled and lucky winner of 2 Business Class tickets on Qatar Airways. Our plotting commenced immediately. We were in a dither of excitement about traveling in our own little people pods with flat beds, entertainment centers and good food and wine. But where would we go? With Qatar Airway's home being Doha we decided to go there and see it … [Read more...]