Qatar

When I was planning my first visit to Qatar, I imagined myself souq shopping by day, strolling the Corniche by night, and sipping karak chai (milky tea spiced with cardamom) whenever I got the chance.

I definitely didn’t foresee that I would be whizzing around on an underground metro, or visiting one of the region’s most prestigious modern art museums.

These are precisely the contradictions that make Qatar such a fascinating place.

With as little as a day in Qatar, you can get a good feel for the capital city, Doha. Extend your layover by taking advantage of Qatar Airways’ visa-free offer.

If you decide to stay longer and set your gaze beyond the modern metropolis, Qatar also offers majestic desert landscapes, abandoned pearling towns and an inland sea, among other attractions, each an easy day trip away.

Use the links below to browse my Qatar travel guides, each designed to help you plan the perfect trip. Don’t forget to read up on my Essential Qatar Travel Tips before you arrive.