19 minThe Restaurant Scene in DohaSome people at home evidently thought Qatar was a fledgling developing country buried halfway beneath the sand without a fast food option in
5 minNo Beer, No BaconThe 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
11 minBeing a Woman in QatarWhen it comes to ladies, traditional thoughts are mixed with modern progressiveness, more often leaning toward the modern.
16 minClothing, Modesty, & Self-Expression in QatarQatar, 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
11 minExplain Education CityI 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
9 min13-Hour Flight & Unusual First NightMy 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
6 minWhen You Decide to Live in the Desert for 4 MonthsI 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
4 minIt's a Small WorldFinally, the end of my epic Moroccan adventure. It was my first time leaving the country, my first time on an airplane, and my first time st
7 minBeing Black in Morocco"What was it like seeing so many people who look like you?" "You went to the motherland! How was it?!" "What was it
12 minThe Whole Point was to Get Inspired, Right?The trip was an arts field study, after all. The whole point of it was to get cozied up with Moroccan art and be inspired to do some art on