Reader Qn: Dog-Friendly Compounds
“Dear mustlovedust, My husband and I are considering moving over, and I wanted to find out what compound you lived in; as it seems to be dog friendly. We need a garden as we have a young toddler and a very busy puppy. Thanks very much, Devoted Reader” Dear Reader, I [...]
Newbie Tuesdays: Outlay for your move to Qatar
There is a common preconception that all expats, especially ones living in the Middle East, are rolling in money. And fair enough I guess – from the outside I can see how it seems that way: tax free, nice house, lots of travel etc etc. And let’s face it, many people wouldn’t ditch their [...]
My first day in Doha
I arrived in Doha exactly 1 year ago today. I can remember it clearly which isn’t surprising – it was a pivotal day in my life. We arrived on the 6 am flight from Melbourne. I remember straining my neck to see out the window as we landed. I noticed the vast patches of sand between [...]
Newbie Tuesdays: Should I use a real estate agent?
On the recommendation of a colleague we contacted a real estate agent and were sent Margaret (not her real name of course!). I had emailed them a pretty comprehensive list of what we were looking for in a home. But I’m pretty sure Madge hadn’t even given it a glance cause she took us to [...]
