Newbie Tuesdays: Clothes I wear to death in Qatar
Before I moved to Qatar I obsessed about what to wear. Obsessed. Now that I’m here, I can see that there’s nothing to worry about. It’s all about staples and layers. One of the best pieces of advice I got about dressing in Qatar was from Kirsty at 4 kids, 20 suitcases and a [...]
Where can I find … gluten-free flour
Since giving up gluten nearly 2 years ago I have had an inextricable desire to bake. It’s really very poor timing. If I was in Sydney it would be fine – just go to an overpriced healthfood store and you’re sorted. Here in Doha, not so much. We have to hunt a little harder for [...]
Itinerary: Visiting Parents – Activities
Ok, Part 2 of the in-laws itinerary. In case you missed it, my parents-in-law visited us for 2 weeks late September/early October. Below is our activity itinerary in case you need inspiration for your own guests. You can also check out where we ate. Activities Chill Out Time This deserves to be placed at the [...]
Qatar in Pictures, August 2012
Images top left to right: A wreck that haunts me every day; Eid chocolates, a gift from the Aspire Zone; Drinking water … yuk; A confusing ad when you don’t know what day Eid actually starts; 40 at 8.30 am; The vegetable section at Family Food Al Rayyan. I never know what anything is; The [...]
Qatar Ramadan Diary: Simply confusing for an expat
Below is my original piece for Doha News and their Ramadan Diary. As I’ve said, due to a timing conflict, this is not what I submitted. You can view my reviewed, published piece here. I find it quite funny that I wrote this before Ramadan started. It’s so perky and optimistic! I still believe it’s true, I’m [...]
Newbie Tuesdays: The pill
To my amazement, you can get the pill over the counter in any chemist/Boots in Qatar. Actually, in many places it’s not even over the counter. It’s on a shelf next to the counter, where the Freddo Frogs and Jellybeans should be! Is that just too radical and completely unexpected or what? Brands I’ve seen [...]
Newbie Tuesdays: What to wear to the mall
For people who have lived here for a while this probably seems a stupid question but I definitely wondered it when I was back in Australia. So don’t worry, you’re not the only stupid one! I dress pretty conservatively when I go to the mall. Always cover my legs and shoulders. So that’s jeans or [...]
Where can I find…Stevia
This week I have some friends are starting the Body Ecololgy Diet after months and months of sickness. Great news! One of essential ingredients you should get into when need to give up sugar is Stevia which is a super sweet powder or liquid extracted from a South American plant. It is completely sugar free, [...]
Where can I find … Bobbi Brown make-up
I’ve become a bit addicted to Primped.com. Their most well-known blogger, Zoe Foster, loves Bobbi Brown make up and brushes and so, so do I! But where to find it in Doha? City Centre mall, of course, in 4u. I’m not a huge fan of this mall so Bobbi is pretty much the only reason [...]
Qatar in Pictures, September 2011
Images from top left to right: Green tea at Daiko Japanese shop, Hyatt Plaza; A Typical Doha Driver; Heart in the pavement; VCU Qatar library; A ladies-only salon, blacked out so the men can’t see in; Coke; Morning; The first clouds I saw in Doha; Aspire Tower; Bargain pastries at Carrefour; The Belgian Beer Cafe, [...]
