The Restaurant Scene in Doha
Some people at home evidently thought Qatar was a fledgling developing country buried halfway beneath the sand without a fast food option in
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No Beer, No Bacon
The consumption of alcohol and pork in Islam is haraam, which means it’s a big no-no. Having that Qatar is a Muslim country, it makes perfec
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Being a Woman in Qatar
When it comes to ladies, traditional thoughts are mixed with modern progressiveness, more often leaning toward the modern.
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Clothing, Modesty, & Self-Expression in Qatar
Qatar, subjected to a chokingly hot desert climate half the year, is also a Muslim country. This means that when you start packing, you’re g
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Explain Education City
I studied for a semester at VCU’s Qatar campus. Contrary to the surprisingly popular mental image, though, VCUQ is not an awkward shack in t
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13-Hour Flight & Unusual First Night
My 13-hour flight on Qatar Airways, my arrival in Doha, the story of my first ever Uber, my experience at a late-night wedding reception, an
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When You Decide to Live in the Desert for 4 Months
I like to think that I woke up one day and said to myself, “You know what would be a good idea? Finishing my senior year in a hot, sandy cou
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