Raising Tiny Nomad: Inspiring a Love for Travel and Culture

Sometimes it's hard to believe in coincidences... fate... you can call it what you like, but our trip to Qatar proved that not everything happens by chance. Why did we choose Qatar for Christmas and New Year's? Because we love the Middle Eastern climate, warmth, and reasonably priced relaxation. While during the holiday season flight prices to the Emirates soar... Qatar, which has a reputation for being a little boring and not very party-friendly, becomes very affordable. We were worried that unlike last year's holiday in Arłamów, where Pia had plenty of company her age, this time she would have to rely solely on us. Our daughter is exceptionally social and loves to burn off huge amounts of energy with people her age. We were afraid that it would be a problem in Doha. Fortunately, we were wrong. Early in the morning, just after arriving on the hotel beach, we saw a little girl very similar to Pia, and after a while, another blonde girl appeared, along with a slightly older ...

The renovated airport in Qatar has received numerous awards and is considered one of the best in this part of the world. Our feelings about it are, to put it mildly, mixed. If you happen to arrive at the airport during peak hours, you must be prepared for very unpleasant experiences. Twice we found ourselves in a situation where we were shuttled to the plane/terminal by bus. What's so terrible about that? Well, nothing really, except for the scorching 50-degree heat. In such conditions, descending/ascending stairs with a little one and then waiting in the bus for several minutes (with the doors open) for the remaining passengers turns into a nightmare. The next surprise is the security check, mandatory for all passengers arriving in Qatar, regardless of whether their destination is this country or just a transfer. During peak hours, you can wait for the security check for up to an hour. Since security procedures are mainly overseen by Indians, it's hard to expect special condit...