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Expat Interviews: Laura & Nick from London

Welcome to Expat Interviews, a monthly interview with fellow travel bloggers who have decided to pursue a life abroad and become expats. Each interview will be with someone who lives in a place we have recently...

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Dune Bashing Desert Safari in Qatar

I held on, white-knuckled, as we drove 60mph over endless sand dunes, up vertical hills, steep drops down the other side, the back end of our car fishtailing wildly. I gritted my teeth. Welcome to a desert safari in...

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October 2017 Month In Review

October was the month of two firsts: Drew and I cumulatively spent more hours in airplanes than any previous month in our lives (87 hours, give or take, combined). The weather in Shenzhen turned to bliss. Yes, I said...

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The Intercontinental Doha the City

My introduction to Doha left me questioning my entire plan. After arriving off an overnight flight from London, I was looking forward to a short ride to the hotel, where a soft bed and blackout curtains surely awaited...