Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani

Day three in Al Khor. I explore the fishing harbour, paddle the mangroves at Purple Island, and track down the best seafood dinner on the coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Khor, Qatar. Places in this episode: Al Khor Corniche, Soli Cafe, Al Thakhira, Purple Island, Jazirat bin Ghanam, Lulu Hypermarket, Arab Al Mandi Restaurant, Tio Sea Resort. Covered: Al Khor Harbour, Mangrove Kayaking, Local Dining Costs, Residency Logistics, Corniche Life, Dhow Heritage. Chapters:00:00 Soli Cafe02:47 Purple Island06:13 Tio Sea Resort09:06 Port A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #QatarTravel #AlKhor #AlThakhira #MangroveKayaking #QatarFoodie #ExpatsInQatar #NorthCoastQatar #DhowBuilding #QatarSummer #TravelTips #QatarLiving #PurpleIsland #CornicheWalk #SeafoodLovers #QatarCulture #ResidencyInQatar #KarwaBus #QatarBudget https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam settles into Al Khor for twelve days, exploring the Thakhira mangroves by kayak, visiting the historic fishing harbour, and mapping out life on the north coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Khor, Qatar. Places in this episode: Thakhira, Purple Island, Jazirat bin Ghanam, Al Khor Mall, Soli Cafe, Al Khor Corniche, Al Khor Park, Commercial Bank. Covered: mangrove kayaking, dhow heritage, cost of living comparison, Qatar ID registration, north coast geography, local dining costs. Chapters:00:00 Thakhira02:46 Soli Cafe06:01 Arab Al Mandi Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlKhor #QatarTravel #MangroveKayaking #Thakhira #DhowBuilding #QatarLife #ExpatsInQatar #NorthCoast #CornicheWalk #SeafoodLover #PurpleIsland #VisitQatar #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #QatarFood #WildlifeConservation #SummerInQatar #LocalCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam moves from Ash Shihaniyah to Al Khor on the north coast. She drives the coastal road, explores the historic fishing harbour and dhow builders, kayaks the Thakhira mangroves at Purple Island, and reflects on the costs and rhythms of northern life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Khor, Qatar. Places in this episode: Al Khor Corniche, Soli Cafe, Al Matbakh, fishing harbour, Al Thakhira, Purple Island, WASHINGTONIA Coffee House, Al Khor Park. Covered: Al Khor relocation, mangrove kayaking, dhow heritage, cost of living comparison, Qatar ID registration, north coast geography. Chapters:00:00 Al Khor Corniche02:14 Fishing harbour04:25 Al Thakhira07:22 Al Khor Park09:40 Road A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlKhor #QatarLiving #MangroveKayaking #ExpatLife #QatarID #NorthCoast #Thakhira #DhowBuilders #CostOfLiving #TravelQatar #PurpleIsland #FlamingoLake #QatarHistory #PearlingHeritage #SummerInQatar #MovingToQatar #KarwaBus #LocalEats https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam packs up her flat in Ash Shihaniyah on the final full day of September. She visits the racetrack for the opening of the racing season, reflects on summer costs, and prepares to return to Doha. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Ash Shihaniyah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, Al Manhil restaurant and juice stall, Tap Coffee Shop, Dukhan Highway. Covered: Ash Shihaniyah, Camel Racing Season, Daily Costs, Sheikh Faisal Museum, Packing Logistics, Return to Doha. Chapters:00:00 Ash Shihaniyah01:15 Dukhan Highway03:40 Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack05:09 Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum07:21 Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AshShihaniyah #CamelRacingQatar #QatarTravelPodcast #SheikhFaisalMuseum #WesternDesertQatar #QatarLife #DohaToShahaniya #QatarCostOfLiving #CamelCountry #QatarSummer #TravelQatar #MiddleEastTravel #CulturalHeritage #DesertLife #QatarFoodGuide #AlManhilRestaurant #TapCoffeeShop #QatarResidency https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam spends her last full day in Ash Shihaniyah, navigating the opening of the camel racing season, visiting the Sheikh Faisal Museum, and sorting out the practicalities of leaving the desert edge for Doha. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Ash Shihaniyah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Tap Coffee Shop, Al Shahaniya Racetrack, Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, Al Manhil restaurant and juice stall, QNB AlShahaniyah Branch, Corniche, MIA Park, souq waqif. Covered: packing logistics, final day in Ash Shihaniyah, camel racing season opening, museum visit costs, return to Doha transit. Chapters:00:00 Ash Shihaniyah01:15 Al Shahaniya Racetrack02:51 Al Manhil restaurant and juice stall06:24 Corniche07:59 Museum09:23 Souq waqif A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #QatarTravel #AshShihaniyah #CamelRacing #SheikhFaisalMuseum #QatarLife #ExpatLife #DohaDiaries #QatarSummer #TravelQatar #QatariCulture #MiddleEastTravel #QatarFood #QatarID #QatarMetro #AlShahaniya #QatarVlog #QatarLiving #QatarGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Day eight in Ash Shihaniyah. I watch a penumbral lunar eclipse at dawn, attend the final preliminary round of the summer camel racing festival, and find cool shade at the Sheikh Faisal Museum. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Ash Shihaniyah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, Al Manhil restaurant and juice stall, Corniche. Covered: Camel Racing Festival, Lunar Eclipse Observation, Local Dining Costs, Museum Visit, Summer Heat Rhythms, Daily Life in Ash Shihaniyah. Chapters:00:00 Ash Shihaniyah01:38 Cafe02:54 Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum06:59 Corniche A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AshShihaniyah #CamelRacingQatar #QatarSummer2026 #SheikhFaisalMuseum #QatarTravel #DesertLife #AlShahaniya #QatariCulture #CamelHospital #LunarEclipse #KarakChai #QatarFood #DukhanHighway #BedouinHeritage #QatarLiving #ExpatLifeQatar #AlSamriya #QatarSunset https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam wakes for a penumbral lunar eclipse over Al Shahaniya, races to the camel track for the final preliminary round of the Summer Festival, and cools down at the Sheikh Faisal Museum. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Ash Shihaniyah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Dukhan Highway, Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, Al Manhil restaurant and juice stall, Tap Coffee Shop. Covered: Camel Racing Festival, Sheikh Faisal Museum, Daily Costs in Al Shahaniyah, Local Dining, Desert Landscape, Residency Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Ash Shihaniyah02:25 Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack05:18 Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum08:08 Tap Coffee Shop A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AshShihaniyah #QatarTravel #CamelRacing #SheikhFaisalMuseum #QatarLife #DesertLiving #LunarEclipse #ThanayaCamels #QatarCulture #SummerInQatar #AlShahaniya #QatarFood #MiddleEastTravel #BedouinCulture #QatarMuseums #TravelQatar #LiveInQatar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam wakes before dawn for a lunar eclipse, watches the final preliminary camel races at Al Shahaniya Racetrack, and reflects on the quiet rhythms of life in the desert interior. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Ash Shihaniyah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, Tap Coffee Shop, Al Jawazi Restaurant, Al Samriya, Khor Al Adaid, Corniche. Covered: Camel Racing Festival, Sheikh Faisal Museum, Daily Costs in Al Shahaniyah, Local Dining, Desert Landscape, Residency Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Ash Shihaniyah02:06 Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack06:17 Al Jawazi Restaurant09:37 Khor Al Adaid A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AshShihaniyah #QatarTravel #CamelRacing #SheikhFaisalMuseum #QatarLife #DesertLiving #AlShahaniya #QatarSummer #TravelQatar #MiddleEastTravel #CamelCulture #QatarFood #DesertDunes #QatarResidency #ExploreQatar #InnerSpaceQatar #QatarBudget #TravelTipsQatar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Day five in Ash Shihaniyah. A pre-dawn watch for a partial lunar eclipse, a morning at the camel racetrack during the final preliminary round of the Summer Camel Racing Festival, and a quiet afternoon at the Sheikh Faisal Museum. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Ash Shihaniyah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, Al Manhil restaurant and juice stall, كرك لوكيشن, QNB AlShahaniyah Branch, Dukhan Highway, Al Samriya. Covered: Camel Racing Festival, Sheikh Faisal Museum, Cost of Living in Al Shahaniya, Lunar Eclipse Observation, Local Dining Costs, Bureaucracy and Residency. Chapters:00:00 Desert night02:00 Dukhan Highway03:19 Al Manhil restaurant and juice stall06:31 Ash Shihaniyah08:16 QNB AlShahaniyah Branch A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AshShihaniyah #QatarTravel #CamelRacing #SheikhFaisalMuseum #QatarLife #DesertLiving #SummerInQatar #AlShahaniya #CamelCulture #QatarID #TravelTips #ExpatLife #MiddleEastTravel #DohaDiaries #QatarFood #LunarEclipse #BedouinHeritage #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Day four in Ash Shihaniyah. Maryam visits the camel hospital, navigates the summer racing festival, and shares the real costs of living in Qatar's camel country. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Ash Shihaniyah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, Al Jawazi Restaurant, Ash Shihaniya Camel Hospital. Covered: Camel racing festival, Sheikh Faisal Museum, Camel hospital visit, Local dining costs, Daily life in Ash Shihaniyah, Practical travel tips. Chapters:00:00 Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack01:44 Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum03:36 Al Jawazi Restaurant05:26 Cafe07:16 Farm09:24 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AshShihaniyah #QatarTravel #CamelRacing #SheikhFaisalMuseum #QatarLife #DesertLiving #AlShahaniya #QatarCulture #TravelQatar #MiddleEastTravel #CamelHospital #QatarFood #DesertLandscape #QatarResident #SummerInQatar #BedouinHeritage #QatarMuseums #AffordableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Day three in Ash Shihaniyah. The summer racing festival opens at the track, the camel hospital sees its morning rounds, and I navigate the heat with karak chai and local meals. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Ash Shihaniyah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, Tap Coffee Shop, Al Shahaniya Camel Hospital, Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, Al Manhil restaurant, Souq Waqif. Covered: Camel racing culture, Sheikh Faisal Museum, Daily costs in Al Shahaniyah, Local food and cafes, Camel healthcare. Chapters:00:00 Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack03:29 Al Shahaniya Camel Hospital07:47 Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #QatarTravel #AshShaniyah #CamelRacing #SheikhFaisalMuseum #QatarLife #DesertLiving #QatarFood #AlShahaniyaTrack #QatarCulture #BedouinHeritage #SummerInQatar #QatarBudget #MiddleEastTravel #DohaDayTrip #QatarInsider #MaryamAlThaniPodcast #QatarVlog #CamelCountry https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam spends a day at the Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack and visits the camel hospital, speaking with vets and herders about the care and culture of racing camels. She also explores the local market and reflects on the summer rhythms of Qatar's camel country. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Ash Shihaniyah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, camel market, camel hospital, Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, Al Manhil restaurant and juice stall, Tap Coffee Shop, Afghan Restaurant. Covered: camel racing and care, local eateries and coffee, museum visit and history, practical costs in Qatar. Chapters:00:00 Camel market02:00 Camel hospital03:40 Cafe04:32 Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum05:34 Tap Coffee Shop06:29 Street07:17 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlShahaniya #CamelRacing #QatarTravel #CamelHospital #SheikhFaisalMuseum #KarakChai #QatarSummer #DesertLife #CamelMarket #AfghanRestaurant #TapCoffeeShop #VisitQatar #CamelCup #BedouinCulture #QatarSights #AshShihaniyah #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam drives east from Dukhan to Ash Shihaniyah, arriving at the camel racetrack and market. She visits the Sheikh Faisal Museum, talks with herders, and reflects on the town's summer racing season and the practical costs of living here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Ash Shihaniyah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack, Al Shahaniya camel market, Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum, Al Jawazi Restaurant, Tap Coffee Shop, Sovereign Hotel, Al Shahaniya camel hospital, Lusail Stadium. Covered: Camel racing and culture, Local market and negotiations, Museum visit, Cost of living in Shahaniya, Summer heat and daily rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Sovereign Hotel01:16 Al Shahaniya Camel Racetrack03:27 Market04:31 Al Jawazi Restaurant05:33 Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Al Thani Museum06:48 Tap Coffee Shop07:46 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlShahaniya #CamelRacing #QatarSummer #SheikhFaisalMuseum #CamelSouq #QatarDesert #TravelQatar #DohaDayTrips #ShahaniyaCamelTrack #QatarHeritage #BedouinCulture #summerinQatar #AlShahaniyaEats #KarakChai #QatarLiving #DesertInterior https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam spends her final evening in Dukhan with a quiet walk on the public beach, a last look at the desert's edge, and a final dinner at Al-Sidra. She reflects on the town's rhythm, the cost of a simple life here, and the silence that shapes the west coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Dukhān, Qatar. Places in this episode: Dukhan, Dukhan Souq, Savant Cafe, Dukhan public beach, Al-Sidra Restaurant, Zekreet Peninsula, Dukhan Corniche. Covered: Dukhan daily rhythm, Public beach, Local food and coffee, Desert landscape, Company town life, Future of Dukhan energy. Chapters:00:00 Dukhan01:48 Beach waves03:05 Restaurant interior04:01 Zekreet Peninsula05:51 Restaurant interior06:49 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dukhan #QatarTravel #WestCoastQatar #DukhanBeach #AlSidraRestaurant #SavantCafe #QatarLife #SlowTravel #DesertCoast #Zekreet #RasAbrouq #QatarSummer #CompanyTown #QatarEnergy #TravelPodcast #QatarGuide #DukhanSouq #KhorAlAdaid https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam spends her last full morning in Dukhan with a final look at the sabkha, a costly coffee at a local café, and a reflective walk along the beach as she prepares to leave the west coast for the southern dunes. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Dukhān, Qatar. Places in this episode: Dukhan Beach, Dukhan Sabkha, Zekreet Peninsula, Savant Cafe, Dukhan Souq, Al-Sidra Restaurant, Zekreet Fort, Film City. Covered: Dukhan Beach, Dukhan Sabkha, Kitesurfing at Zekreet, Cost of living in Dukhan, Last day reflections, Savant Cafe, Al-Sidra Restaurant. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room interior00:48 Al-Sidra Restaurant02:28 Zekreet Peninsula05:09 Dukhan Souq06:25 Savant Cafe08:13 Restaurant interior09:16 Desert A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dukhan #Qatar #WestCoastQatar #DukhanBeach #Zekreet #QatarTravel #AlSidra #SavantCafe #DesertLife #CompanyTown #QatarLiving #MiddleEastTravel #TravelPodcast #KitesurfingQatar #FilmCityQatar #SerraSculpture #QatarDesert #KhorAlAdaid https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam spends her final day in Dukhan with a quiet morning at the souq, a last look at the Serra sculpture, and a sunset on the beach. She reflects on the town's quiet rhythm, shares practical costs of living here, and prepares to leave the west coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Dukhān, Qatar. Places in this episode: Dukhan Souq, Black Rose Coffee Shop, East-West/West-East sculpture, Zekreet Fort, Al-Sidra Restaurant, Ooredoo Shop, Doha Bank Branch, Dukhan Beach. Covered: Dukhan company town life, Zekreet Peninsula geology and art, West coast summer atmosphere, Practical costs in Dukhan, Last day reflection. Chapters:00:00 Dukhan Souq02:49 Black Rose Coffee Shop04:39 Zekreet Fort06:32 Ooredoo Shop08:18 Quiet street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dukhan #QatarTravel #WestCoastQatar #Zekreet #SerraSculpture #DesertArt #CompanyTown #VisitQatar #QatarLiving #DukhanBeach #QatarFood #MiddleEastTravel #TravelVlog #PodcastEpisode https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

On her final evening in Dukhan, Maryam takes one last drive to the Zekreet Peninsula to watch the sunset from a quiet dune. She reflects on nine days in the QatarEnergy town, the cost of a simple life on the west coast, and the unexpected layers of history beneath the sand, before packing up for the road ahead. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Dukhān, Qatar. Places in this episode: Dukhan Souq, Ras Abrouq, Zekreet Peninsula, East-West/West-East, Al-Sidra Restaurant, Dukhan Beach, Umm Bab. Covered: Dukhan final day, Serra sculpture revisited, Zekreet Peninsula sunset, Dukhan practical costs, Local restaurant meal, Reflection on west coast life. Chapters:00:00 Zekreet Peninsula01:25 Dukhan Souq02:27 Ras Abrouq05:21 Desert06:25 Umm Bab A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dukhan #Qatar #QatarTravel #WestCoastQatar #Zekreet #DesertArt #RichardSerra #DukhanBeach #QatarLife #TravelQatar #CompanyTown #QatarHiddenGems #Souq #DesertSunset #QatarHistory #AlSidra #RasAbrouq #QatarDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam reflects on her final full day in Dukhan, from a dawn walk along the beach to a sunset view of the desert art. She shares practical costs of living in this company town and the quiet beauty of Qatar's west coast in high summer. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Dukhān, Qatar. Places in this episode: Dukhan, Dukhan Souq, Black Rose Coffee Shop, Al-Sidra Restaurant, Zekreet Peninsula, East-West/West-East, Film City, Dukhan Public Beach. Covered: Dukhan daily rhythm, Zekreet art and landscape, Dukhan local food, Practical costs in Dukhan, QatarEnergy company town life, West coast summer atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Quiet town at dawn01:16 Dukhan04:11 East-West/West-East05:31 Film City07:02 Restaurant interior08:24 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dukhan #Qatar #QatarTravel #WestCoastQatar #DesertArt #RichardSerra #FilmCity #Zekreet #CampingInQatar #QatarSummer #CompanyTown #TripToDukhan #QatarLife #TravelVlog #DukhanBeach #QatarHistory #OffTheBeatenPath https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

On day seven in Dukhan, Maryam explores the wild deer reserve at Ras Abrouq, spots oryx and flamingos, and considers the town's shift from oil to solar. She also shares practical costs of living in this company town, from rent to coffee, and reflects on the quiet beauty of the west coast in high summer. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Dukhān, Qatar. Places in this episode: Ras Abrouq, Zekreet Peninsula, Bay of Zekreet, Dukhan Souq, Jebel Dukhan, Dukhan Public Beach, Al-Sidra Restaurant. Covered: Oryx and wildlife at Ras Abrouq, Zekreet coast flamingos, Dukhan company town life, Solar energy future, Dukhan practical costs, Planning Khor Al Adaid trip. Chapters:00:00 Ras Abrouq01:35 Zekreet Peninsula03:12 Jebel Dukhan04:58 Restaurant interior, low murmur06:17 Night wind, rattling window A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dukhan #QatarTravel #WestCoastQatar #ArabianOryx #ZekreetPeninsula #RasAbrouq #DukhanSouq #Karak #QatarDesert #SolInDukhan #QatarEnergy #DukhanBeach #QatarHistory #DesertArt #FilmCityQatar #QatarNature #DukhanFood #TravelQatar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

On day six in Dukhan, Maryam explores the town's lesser-known maritime heritage, from old pearling stories to the modern workings of the Ras Abrouq port, and considers what the future holds for Qatar's western oil coast. She also checks in on the cost of a quiet seaside life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Dukhān, Qatar. Places in this episode: Ras Abrouq, Zekreet, Bay of Zekreet, Al Reem Biosphere Reserve, DMR Restaurant-Dukhan, Black Rose Coffee Shop, Dukhan Souq, West Village. Covered: West coast maritime history, Pearling past, Local fishing culture, Dukhan public beach, Practical day costs, Future of Dukhan industry. Chapters:00:00 Zekreet01:22 Al Reem Biosphere Reserve03:59 Ras Abrouq05:01 DMR Restaurant-Dukhan06:40 West Village08:02 Beach at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #QatarTravel #Dukhan #WestCoastQatar #Zekreet #RasAbrouq #QatarHistory #Pearling #FishingVillage #QatarBeaches #DesertCoast #QatarLife #DukhanSouq #HiddenQatar #QatarNature #AlReemBiosphere https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Day five in Dukhan brings an unusual August thunderstorm. Maryam watches the rain over the desert from her flat, explores the QatarEnergy town's closed rhythms, visits the souq before the storm, and reflects on the weather's power to reshape the landscape. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Dukhān, Qatar. Places in this episode: Dukhan Souq, Black Rose Coffee Shop, East-West/West-East, Khatiyah, Fahahil, Jaleha, Al-Sidra Restaurant, Doha Bank - Dukhan Branch. Covered: Dukhan town history, QatarEnergy compound access, Western desert weather, Company town life, Food and coffee costs in Dukhan. Chapters:00:00 Dukhan Souq00:59 Black Rose Coffee Shop01:46 Street02:40 East-West/West-East04:25 Khatiyah05:54 Al-Sidra Restaurant07:10 Seaside A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dukhan #QatarTravel #QatarDesert #VisitQatar #RichardSerra #EastWestWestEast #QatarEnergy #CompanyTown #WesternDesert #AugustRain #QatarOil #DukhanSouq #Zekreet #DesertArt #QatarHistory #TravelQatar #QatarWestCoast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Day four in Dukhan: Maryam visits the wild deer reserve at Ras Abrouq, watches for flamingos and oryx, and considers the quiet life of Qatar's west coast oil town. Plus practical notes on costs, access, and the odd thunderstorm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Dukhān, Qatar. Places in this episode: Dukhan, Ras Abrouq, Bay of Zekreet, Zekreet Fort, Film City, Dukhan Souq, Al-Sidra Restaurant, Twisted Olive & Naama's Garden. Covered: Ras Abrouq wildlife reserve, Zekreet peninsula geology, Dukhan company town logistics, Dukhan souq dining, Car rental necessity in Dukhan, West coast evening atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Quiet room00:30 Ras Abrouq02:43 Bay of Zekreet04:41 Dukhan06:44 Dukhan Beach08:01 Street09:13 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dukhan #QatarTravel #Zekreet #RasAbrouq #ArabianOryx #QatarDesert #WestCoastQatar #FilmCity #ZekreetFort #QatarNature #QatarRoadTrip #DukhanBeach #QatarOilTown #TravelQatar #DesertArt #SerraSculpture #QatarHistory #DukhanSouq https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

On day three in Dukhān, Maryam checks out the rumoured meteor craters in the western desert, explores the quiet rhythms of a QatarEnergy company town, and works out what a day actually costs on this coast. Practical notes on passes, SIMs, and the famous rock art. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Dukhān, Qatar. Places in this episode: Zekreet, Film City, Umm Bab, West Village, Black Rose Coffee Shop, Al-Sidra Restaurant, Brouq Nature Reserve, Dukhan Sabkha. Covered: Dukhan company town life, Western desert geology and craters, Practical Dukhan access and costs, Local restaurants and cafés, Richard Serra art revisit at dusk. Chapters:00:00 Dukhān01:28 Zekreet03:07 Umm Bab06:11 Al-Sidra Restaurant07:49 Dukhan Sabkha08:49 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dukhan #QatarTravel #WestCoastQatar #RichardSerra #DesertArt #CompanyTown #QatarEnergy #Zekreet #BrouqNatureReserve #QatarDesert #OffTheBeatenPathQatar #MiddleEastTravel #DohaDayTrip #QatarHistory #SummerInQatar #TravelPodcast #QatarSecrets https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam spends a full day in Dukhān, exploring the QatarEnergy company town, the geology of the Zekreet Peninsula, and the practical rhythm of life behind the gate. From a sunrise walk to the Dukhan Souq to a sunset drive along the west coast, she maps the real costs and quiet textures of Qatar's western oil city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Dukhān, Qatar. Places in this episode: Dukhan Souq, Black Rose Coffee Shop, Zekreet Fort, Ras Abrouq, East-West/West-East, Film City, Pourover Modern Coffee, Dukhan public beach. Covered: Company town logistics, Desert art and geology, Film City and ruins, Practical costs in Dukhan, West coast summer rhythm, Qatar ID and banking admin. Chapters:00:00 Dukhan Souq01:02 Zekreet Fort02:32 Ras Abrouq04:00 Film City05:51 Quiet room06:57 Al-Sidra Restaurant08:17 Night street quiet A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dukhan #DukhanQatar #WestCoastQatar #RichardSerra #EastWestWestEast #Zekreet #FilmCityQatar #QatarTravel #QatarDesert #CompanyTown #KarakTea #Machboos #QatarEnergy #DohaToDukhan #DesertArt #QatarHistory #QatarBeach #QatarSouq https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam moves across Qatar to Dukhān, the west coast oil town, and explores Richard Serra's East-West/West-East, the Zekreet Peninsula's rock formations, and the practical life of a company town. She reflects on the working margins of the country and the quiet before the cooler season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Dukhān, Qatar. Places in this episode: Brouq Nature Reserve, Zekreet Fort, Bay of Zekreet, Ras Abrouq, Film City, Dukhan Souq, West Village, Twisted Olive & Naama's Garden. Covered: Richard Serra desert art, Zekreet Peninsula geology and wildlife, Film City and desert ruins, Company town logistics and costs, West coast summer rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Brouq Nature Reserve01:25 Zekreet Fort03:28 West Village06:10 Dukhan Souq07:35 Seaside09:00 DMR Restaurant-Dukhan A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Dukhan #Qatar #QatarTravel #WestCoastQatar #Zekreet #RichardSerra #DesertArt #BrouqNatureReserve #FilmCityQatar #DukhanSouq #QatarHiddenGems #MiddleEastTravel #DesertLandscape #QatarHistory #AlShahaniya #DohaDayTrip #QatarNature https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam spends her final full day in Al Wakrah with a dawn swim at the public beach, a last look at the dhow builders' yard, a final grouper dinner at Souq Al Wakrah, and a long evening walk along the corniche, reflecting on the quiet dignity of this coastal town before heading south to the desert. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Al Wakrah Family Beach, Souq Al Wakrah, House of Coffee - Alwakra, Al Wakrah Corniche, Shell Roundabout, Dhow Harbour. Covered: Al Wakrah final day reflection, Dhow building craft and yard visit, Souq Al Wakrah day and night rhythm, Public beach life and swimming, Cost of living and meals in Al Wakrah, Preparing for desert trip. Chapters:00:00 Beach01:13 House of Coffee - Alwakra03:03 Souq Al Wakrah04:57 Dhow Harbour06:11 Street07:22 Seaside08:42 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlWakrah #QatarTravel #SouqAlWakrah #DhowBuilders #QatarCoast #TravelQatar #AlWakrahCorniche #SeafoodQatar #KarakChai #QatarLife #CoastalQatar #QatarSummer #DohaDayTrip #FamilyBeach #QatarFoodie #DesertBound https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam closes out Al Wakrah with a dawn swim, one last walk through the heritage souq, a final whole grilled grouper, and a moonlit dhow cruise. She runs the real numbers on her time here and passes on practical notes for anyone planning a coastal trip. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Family Beach, Grey Specialty Coffee, Al Wakrah Museum, Souq Al Wakrah, Al Wakrah Corniche, Al Wakrah Harbour. Covered: Al Wakrah final day routine, Dhow cruise experience and cost, Souq Al Wakrah night market, Dhow builders craft, Practical costs in Al Wakrah, Preparing for southern dunes trip. Chapters:00:00 Family Beach00:55 Grey Specialty Coffee02:15 Street03:40 Souq Al Wakrah04:41 Harbour05:39 Seaside06:24 Desert A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlWakrah #QatarTravel #DohaMetro #SouqAlWakrah #SeafoodQatar #DhowCruise #AlWakrahCorniche #QatarBeaches #Mangroves #QatarGuide #DhowBuilders #TravelQatar #KhorAlAdaid #QatarSummer #PearlingHistory #GreyCoffee #MetrashApp #QatarLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam spends her last day in Al Wakrah with a dawn swim at the Family Beach, a slow wander through the Souq Al Wakrah evening market, and a final seafood dinner at a corniche grill. She reflects on the town's maritime soul and the cost of a perfect summer day by the sea. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Family Beach, Souq Al Wakrah, Ezdan Mall Al Wakra, Grey Specialty Coffee, Shell Roundabout, Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah Museum, Al Wakrah Corniche. Covered: Al Wakrah evening souq, Cost of a day in Al Wakrah, Practical admin (Metrash, SIM), Al Wakrah maritime history, Preparing for desert trip. Chapters:00:00 Family Beach01:08 Quiet room interior02:17 Grey Specialty Coffee03:29 Souq Al Wakrah06:50 Seafront promenade at night08:17 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlWakrah #QatarTravel #SouqAlWakrah #DohaMetro #QatarBeaches #SeafoodQatar #QatarLiving #MetrashApp #Ooredoo #QatarID #DhowBuilders #KhorAlAdaid #QatarCorniche #TravelQatar #QatarGuide #SummerInQatar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam savors her final day in Al Wakrah: a morning at the dhow builders, a seafood lunch at Souq Al Wakrah, and an evening swim at the Family Beach. She reflects on the town's quiet dignity and the call to prayer, and notes the real costs of her day. A warm send-off before heading to the desert. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Souq Al Wakrah, Al Wakrah Corniche, New Al Wakrah Public Beach, Shell Roundabout. Covered: Dhow building craft, Seafood dining, Beach life, Summer heat strategy, Call to prayer as rhythm, Preparing for desert trip. Chapters:00:00 Quiet apartment morning00:27 Boatyard04:44 Harbour at dusk06:14 Evening market07:05 Quiet apartment night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlWakrah #QatarTravel #DhowBuilders #SouqAlWakrah #SeafoodQatar #AlWakrahCorniche #QatarBeaches #KhorAlAdaid #QatarLife #ArabianGulf #QatarFood #QatarHistory #QatarCulture #SummerInQatar #QatarLocalGuide #AlWakrahOldTown #QatarByCar #QatarWeekend https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam spends her final full day in Al Wakrah watching the dhow builders select timber, tracking the cost of a day by the sea, and reflecting on the town's quiet dignity before her desert leg. Plus the practicalities of 2-rial metro rides and grilled grouper. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Souq Al Wakrah, Al Wakrah Corniche, Family Beach, Grey specialty coffee, Zaman Al Khair Restaurant, Al Wakrah Metro Station. Covered: Dhow building craft, Cost of living details, Seafood dining, Souq culture, Local restaurants, Summer heat strategy. Chapters:00:00 Boatyard02:45 Al Wakrah Corniche04:13 Family Beach05:36 Zaman Al Khair Restaurant06:58 Harbour08:16 Room tone A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlWakrah #QatarTravel #DhowBuilders #SouqAlWakrah #AlWakrahCorniche #SeafoodQatar #QatarLiving #CoastalQatar #Machboos #KarakChai #QatarMetro #DohaMetro #AlJanoub #Qatar2026 #TravelQatar #OldTownAlWakrah https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam wakes early for Friday prayers and the fish auction at Souq Al Wakrah, watches a dhow builder shape a hull, and cooks the catch of the day in her flat. A quiet day of local rhythms, maritime history, and the small economics of a coastal town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Souq Al Wakrah, Al Wakrah Corniche, Al Wakrah Museum, Family Beach, Mangroves. Covered: Fish market culture, Dhow building craft, Home cooking and groceries, Cost of living details, Friday rhythm. Chapters:00:00 Souq Al Wakrah01:38 Al Wakrah Museum03:37 Family Beach05:42 Mangroves07:14 Kitchen interior08:56 Seafront promenade at night09:45 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlWakrah #SouqAlWakrah #QatarTravel #DhowBuilders #FishMarket #QatarFood #Machboos #Grouper #AlWakrahCorniche #QatarLiving #HiddenQatar #CoastalQatar #PearlingHistory #TravelQatar #QatarDiaries #SeafoodQatar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam dives into the practicalities of buying meat and groceries in Al Wakrah, discovering the Widam app for fresh supplies. She caps off the day with a walk through the night souq and a quiet moment watching the dhows return to the harbour, reflecting on the rhythms of this coastal town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Al Wakrah Old Souq, Al Wakrah Corniche, Family Beach, Al Wakrah Old Town, Al Janoub Stadium, Souq Al Wakrah. Covered: Grocery shopping and food logistics, Practical residency and daily costs, Daily rhythms and evening routine, Coastal town atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Coastal street evening01:13 Cafe interior02:32 Al Wakrah Old Souq03:57 Heritage souq evening05:18 Family Beach06:19 Beach cafe07:16 Coastal street night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #QatarTravel #AlWakrah #LivingInQatar #WidamApp #SouqAlWakrah #DohaMetro #QatarLife #SummerInQatar #CoastalLife #QatarFood #MiddleEastTravel #ExpatLife #KarakChai #DhowHarbour #AlWakrahCorniche #QatarResidency #TravelQatar #SeafoodQatar https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam spends a day in Al Wakrah kayaking the mangroves, watching dhow builders at the old harbor, and trying local seafood along the Corniche. Practical costs and summer heat tips included. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Al Wakrah Mangroves, Al Wakrah Old Harbor, House of Coffee, Zaman Al Khair Restaurant, Al Wakrah Corniche, Souq Al Wakrah. Covered: Mangroves, Dhow building, Seafood trail, Summer heat strategy, Coastal life. Chapters:02:44 Quiet apartment interior03:19 Souq Al Wakrah07:46 Room tone A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlWakrah #QatarTravel #KayakQatar #Mangroves #DhowBuilders #AlWakrahCorniche #SeafoodQatar #KarakChai #SouqAlWakrah #QatarCoastLife #SummerInQatar #HiddenQatar #FamilyBeach #AlJanoubStadium #QatarAdventure #OldTownAlWakrah #QatarCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

On day two in Al Wakrah, Maryam discovers a year-round livestock market app, the quiet rhythm of an old fishing town in high summer, and the taste of a 25-rial cafeteria lunch. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Al Wakrah Old Souq, Al Wakrah Museum, Al Wakrah Mangroves, Zaman Al Khair Restaurant, Grey specialty coffee. Covered: Livestock market app, Al Wakrah local food, Mangroves ecosystem, Souq culture, Seasonal weather adaptation. Chapters:03:05 Al Wakrah Mangroves05:10 Zaman Al Khair Restaurant07:12 Quiet room at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #QatarTravel #AlWakrah #QatarGuide #SouqAlWakrah #QatarHistory #KarakChai #QatarFood #QatarLife #VisitQatar #QatarSummer #AlWakrahMangroves #QatarMetro #DohaMetro #QatarCostOfLiving #QatarCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam moves to Al Wakrah, exploring its heritage souq, fishing village roots, and the sea breeze that shapes evening life. She savors grilled grouper by the creek, watches dhow builders at work, and finds a summer rhythm away from Doha's bustle. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Al Wakrah, Qatar. Places in this episode: Souq Al Wakrah, Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah Corniche, Al Wakrah Mangroves, Grey Specialty Coffee, Al Wakrah old town. Covered: Al Wakrah old town and souq, Al Janoub Stadium, Seafood dining, Summer evening rhythm, Coastal drive from Doha, Local accommodation costs. Chapters:00:00 Souq Al Wakrah02:24 Old bazaar, morning quiet03:36 Al Janoub Stadium06:03 Al Wakrah Corniche07:06 Quiet room, night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlWakrah #QatarTravel #SouqAlWakrah #AlJanoubStadium #QatarCoast #DohaToAlWakrah #QatarLiving #WeekendInQatar #SeafoodQatar #KarakTea #QatarMangroves #AlWakrahCorniche #QatarHeat #ExpatLifeQatar #HiddenQatar #QatarSeafood #AlWakrahSouq https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

On her final day in Doha before heading to the desert, Maryam ties up loose ends: a last visit to the Museum of Islamic Art, a final Karak at Souq Waqif, and a reflective ride on the driverless metro. She says a temporary goodbye to the city that's beginning to feel like home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Doha, Qatar. Places in this episode: Museum of Islamic Art, Souq Waqif, Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, West Walk, Savant Cafe, National Museum of Qatar, Corniche. Covered: Museum of Islamic Art and pearl diving history, Reflection on the week and settling in, Qatar Auto Museum preview exhibit, Final day atmosphere and preparing to leave Doha. Chapters:00:00 Museum of Islamic Art01:17 Museum hall, footsteps, distant murmur03:05 Souq Waqif04:55 Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre05:49 West Walk07:18 Corniche A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #QatarTravel #DohaDiaries #SouqWaqif #MuseumOfIslamicArt #DohaMetro #KarakTea #QatarSummer #LastDayInDoha #WestBay #Corniche #QatarAutoMuseum #DohaCorniche #PearlDivingHistory #QatarMuseums #DohaFood #DesertBound #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

On her last full day in Doha, Maryam finally visits Aspire Park to see the Arabian oryx, sorts out a car for her upcoming desert travels, and reflects on the rhythm of the call to prayer she's come to rely on. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Doha, Qatar. Places in this episode: Aspire Park, Corniche, Souq Waqif. Covered: Aspire Park and Arabian Oryx, Car rental for desert trips, Fuel prices in Qatar, Call to prayer as city rhythm, Souq Waqif evening, Karak chai culture. Chapters:00:00 Aspire Park00:48 City park03:44 Corniche05:00 Souq Waqif05:49 Medina lane07:11 Metro car A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #QatarTravel #Doha #AspirePark #ArabianOryx #SouqWaqif #QatarDesert #KhorAlAdaid #DohaMetro #QatarSummer #KarakChai #CallToPrayer #QatarNature #TravelQatar #DohaCorniche #QatarCarRental #QatarFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam picks up her Qatar ID, explores the Fire Station's art galleries, catches a new auto museum preview at the National Museum, and reflects on the rhythm of summer in Doha as she plans a trip to Aspire Park. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Doha, Qatar. Places in this episode: Ministry of Interior, West Bay, Fire Station, Savant Cafe, Doha Metro, National Museum of Qatar, Souq Waqif, Aspire Park. Covered: Residency permit, Fire Station gallery, Qatar Auto Museum preview, Summer day strategy, Souq Waqif daytime, Karak tea. Chapters:00:00 Ministry of Interior03:35 Museum echo04:19 Souq Waqif07:29 West Bay A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #QatarID #DohaLife #ResidencyQatar #FireStationDoha #QatarAutoMuseum #NationalMuseumOfQatar #SouqWaqif #KarakTea #DohaMetro #FamilyCarriage #SavantCafe #DohaSummer #QatarTravel #MovingToDoha #ExpatLifeQatar #DohaArt #Msheireb #QatarMuseums https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam takes on Doha in August with air-conditioned refuge: the Qatar Toy Festival's final day, a swim at Katara Beach, and a driverless robotaxi ride. She also checks out a monk's cell at the Museum of Islamic Art and hunts down the perfect karak. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Doha, Qatar. Places in this episode: Museum of Islamic Art, Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre, Katara Cultural Village, Katara Beach, Souq Waqif, Savant Cafe, West Bay, Corniche. Covered: Qatar Toy Festival final day, Katara cultural village and beach, Driverless robotaxi trial experience, Karak chai and budget food at Souq Waqif, Qatar ID and residency, Museum of Islamic Art Blue Qur'an. Chapters:00:00 Museum of Islamic Art01:44 Katara Beach03:33 Savant Cafe05:29 Corniche07:14 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Doha #Qatar #MuseumOfIslamicArt #BlueQuran #SouqWaqif #Katara #KarakChai #QatarToyFestival #DohaMetro #Robotaxi #DriverlessCar #QatarID #SummerInDoha #QatarTravel #Msheireb #Corniche #TravelPodcast #QatarShoppingFestival https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam takes the Doha Metro to the National Museum of Qatar, discovers a driverless robotaxi trial, and enjoys an air-conditioned summer afternoon at the museum before a coffee at Savant Cafe. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Doha, Qatar. Places in this episode: National Museum of Qatar, MIA Park, Souq Waqif, West Bay, Doha Metro, Corniche. Covered: National Museum of Qatar, Museum of Islamic Art Park, Doha Metro, Driverless Robotaxi Trial, Summer Heat Strategy, Souq Waqif Evening. Chapters:00:00 Doha Metro01:29 Museum echo02:48 Corniche04:18 Souq Waqif05:41 West Bay06:56 Quiet room08:14 City street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Doha #Qatar #NationalMuseumOfQatar #DohaMetro #Robotaxi #KarakChai #SummerInDoha #SouqWaqif #MIA #QatarTravel #TravelDoha #MuseumPass #DesertRose #WestBay #DohaCorniche #QatarHistory #Pearling #QatarSummer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam tackles the Doha Metro, explores the Local Dates Festival at Souq Waqif, checks out the Qatar Toy Festival, and discovers the Colorverse experience at Katara. She shares practical tips on getting around and what's on during the summer lull. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Doha, Qatar. Places in this episode: Corniche station, Msheireb station, Souq Waqif, Eastern Square, DECC, Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, Katara Cultural Village, South Parking. Covered: Doha Metro, Summer events, Local food, Navigating heat, Souq Waqif, Katara. Chapters:00:00 Corniche station01:27 Souq Waqif03:16 DECC05:38 MIA Park07:18 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DohaMetro #QatarSummer #SouqWaqif #DatesFestival #QatarToyFestival #Colorverse #Katara #DohaGuide #QatarTravel #TravelQatar #Doha #Qatar #SummerInDoha #MetroCard #KarakChai #Msheireb #Corniche #QatarFamily #DohaEvents https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/

Maryam Al Thani lands in Doha in peak summer and navigates the essentials: residency paperwork, SIM cards, banking, and the Metro. She shares first impressions of the Corniche, Souq Waqif, and the air-conditioned museum circuit, with practical tips and real costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Qatar: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Qatar guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Qatar Travel Podcast with Maryam Al Thani. Maryam Al Thani is in Doha, Qatar. Places in this episode: Hamad International Airport, Msheireb Downtown Doha, Ministry of Interior, Ooredoo City Centre, Commercial Bank City Centre, Corniche, Souq Waqif, Museum of Islamic Art. Covered: Arrival and logistics, Residency paperwork, SIM card and banking, Corniche and West Bay, Souq Waqif at night, Museum of Islamic Art and National Museum. Chapters:00:00 Hamad International Airport02:27 Corniche03:37 Souq Waqif06:29 Museum of Islamic Art08:22 Villaggio09:09 Desert wind A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Doha #Qatar #QatarTravel #DohaCorniche #SouqWaqif #MuseumOfIslamicArt #NationalMuseumOfQatar #Katara #Msheireb #QatarMetro #DohaMetro #QatarVisaOnArrival #ExpatLife #QatarSummer #KarakTea #Machboos #TravelPodcast #DohaGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/qatar/