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Doha in the Dark – Doha, Qatar

On a long flight from the USA to South Africa, I had a 18 hour layover coming up in Doha. My original plan was to try and catch some rest at the airport but I was pleasantly surprised to find out that I, as a South African national, didn’t require a visa to visit Qatar.…

Another Wet Day in the Pacific Northwest – Portland, OR

I’ve been given conflicting opinions about Portland over the years. With some noting the unfortunate issues with the unhoused population, while others highlighted the great brewery and street food scene. Back in March 2024 I found myself up in Seattle for a work trip with a weekend off, so I decided to get a bus…

American Pizza History – New Haven, CT

New Haven is a small city in the North East region of America. This city is centred around the historic Yale University campus with its Gregorian and Gothic styled architecture. The history of New Haven dates back to the mid 1600’s and is know for its Italian-American food, quaint neighbourhoods, and American revolutionary history. A…