And Traveling the World
Bahrain is the pearl of the Gulf. This 33-island archipelago is one of the world’s smallest countries, but it manages to pack a lot into a little area. Known for its exquisite pearls, historic forts, and more liberal attitude than some of its Middle Eastern neighbors, the kingdom has drawn me in and shown me a wealth of things to do in 2 days in Bahrain.
It’s sunset in the desert. The sun sinks below the sand, turning the dunes orange and red along their sinuous curves. I watch until the colors fade to purple and the sky lights up with stars, taking it all in from a carpet on the sand. It’s magical, and it’s only one of many such moments during my 3 days in Abu Dhabi.
I only have 24 hours to spend in my 99th country. After my all-business class flight from London, I have a one-day layover in Doha to explore as much of the city as I can. It’s a challenge, but I look forward to seeing what the capital of Qatar has to offer.
I don’t often get excited to fly. As a professional travel blogger, I spend half my life on planes. The experience can be mundane at best, stressful at worst. But when I’m traveling on the inaugural scheduled flight of a brand new A380, it’s a different thing completely. Especially when there’s Qatar Airways business class involved.
