General: Qatar

If you are thinking about travelling out to the Middle East, more specifically Qatar, then forget all the horror stories about public beheadings and women having to cover themselves up from head to toe. Admittedly, it is not the sort of place if you enjoy a 'rave up' or hectic nightlife, but then if you like the idea of peace and tranquility combined with absolute safety - then this is the place to be. The capital city, Doha, has around 600,000 inhabitants mostly made up of expats from the Phillipines, Indian subcontinent and europe. You need to apply for a visa and arrange for one of the many ... more

I travelled to Qatar earlier this year to visit my Dad, I was a bit nervous as I had never travelled to the Middle East but I honestly don't know why. It is quite a journey to get there and when you do you need to apply for a visa but if you are one of those people who don't need the drink and want something different this is the place to go. Qatar's capital city is Doha and has some wonderful looking hotels both interior and exterior. The shopping malls are huge and cheap, and they have all sorts of designer shops such as FCUK, Quicksilver, United Colors of Benneton, and all prices are tax ... more