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South African Safari Day 2: Satara Rest Camp, Kruger National Park

14 December 2017

Last Updated on 22 October 2021

Our first full day of safari begins dark and early this morning as we wake up in our cute little thatched rondavel at Satara Rest Camp to a positively ungodly 4am alarm. I rush to get my camera bag and half a dozen water bottles ready, and then we hop into the car with our private guide Mary-Anne for our full day game drive. She sussed the sighting board last night and has decided that it will be best for us to head south if we want to see cats, so we set off towards Tshokwane. As our drive begins, Mary-Anne points out all the dirt and droppings on the road, commenting that buffalo must have come by. Not 30 seconds later, we see an entire herd on the opposite side of the road, ticking off the third of our Big Five (since we saw the rhino and elephants last night, and are still looking for the lion and leopard). That being said, I’m less concerned with the actual Big Five, and more concerned with just seeing big cats.

After our buffalo encounter, Mary-Anne takes us to see a baobab tree, actually South Africa’s oldest at 1,500 years old. Elephant are known for doing a thing called “ring-barking” to trees where they eat the bark off the trunk in a perfect ring, thus disrupting the flow of nutrients from the roots to the leaves (the transfer of these nutrients occurs in the cambium layer of the bark, so the removal actually kills the tree), but boabab trees are unique in their ability to regrow their bark and are therefore able to survive ring-barking.

After the botany lesson, we drive a dirt loop looking for cats, but manage to stumble across a massive herd of elephants instead. Two families are actually travelling together and we find ourselves sandwiched between them on the road, which gets a bit dicey when one of the elephants doesn’t like us there and starts charging and trumpeting. We can’t actually reverse because there are elephants behind us, so it requires some tricky manoeuvring on Mary-Anne’s part, and we are so happy to have her (for this single moment) because we would not have known what to do if we were driving ourselves.

After our very exciting elephant encounter, we stop for a quick rest at Tshokwane before continuing on towards Lower Sabie, still on the look out for kitties. On the way, we visit a viewpoint and see tiny dots moving about below us, which I discover to be zebra, giraffe, and ostriches when I squint through my camera lens. Despite a 35C forecast, it is chilly, overcast, and drizzling as we arrive in Lower Sabie for a delicious breakfast overlooking a river. While waiting for our eggs, we spot hippos and buffalo lurking about the shores, plus endure the endless identification of bird species in the vicinity by Mary-Anne.

After our late breakfast, we continue to Sunset Dam, where we photograph the African spoonbill and the yellow-billed stork near two hungry looking crocodiles, likely waiting for the birds to make one wrong move and become a light morning snack. Finally, some true excitement comes when Mary-Anne hears rumours of a leopard sighting and we manage to find said leopard nibbling its recent impala kill in a tree. The only bad news is that there are about two dozen cars all trying to spot the same animal, which is about two dozen more cars than we’ve seen in any one place on our entire drive through Kruger (obviously not including the car parks, but there have seriously been hardly any cars on the road). This is such a big deal for me, all I wanted was to see big cats, so I’m simply beside myself with happiness. We hang around for me to take several hundred photos and videos of the big cat, all while mum and I are noisily squealing, and then move along to allow other people through to admire the beautiful kitty and the unlucky impala.

https://brookebeyond.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Leopard-in-Kruger.mp4

After leaving the leopard and her many admirers, we head towards Skakuza, stopping for some bushbuck and elephants along the way. Once at the camp, Mary-Anne heads into the little shop to buy chicken sosaties (kebabs) and kudu sausages for our braai (bbq) this evening, and mum and I enjoy some popsicles while admiring a southern ground hornbill. These birds actually live to be 70 years old, but despite being sexually mature at 7 years old, they don’t mate until about 14 and only lay two eggs at a time. From these two eggs, the mother bird chooses a single egg to nurture, meaning a single baby bird to rear, so it’s not surprising that they are incredibly rare and at risk of being extinct. Other interesting bird facts from Mary-Anne: the southern ground hornbill’s beak is strong enough to break a tortoise shell and their Zulu nickname is “isingkleese”, which means “red coats”, a nod to the English who still wore red coats at the time of the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.

En route back to our camp, we stop off at Tshokwane for a brief rest, during which time we pin our leopard up on the Sighting Board, and then continue on to see monkeys and baboons playing in the trees and on the side of the road. We cross another dam with buffalo and then come to a few cars on the side of the road who appear to be looking at something of significance. We pull alongside one car and ask what everyone is looking at: lions. Immediately, my camera is positioned out the window and I’m wildly scanning for movement. Sadly, I can’t actually see these lions. With Mary-Anne’s help, I finally do find them, but they are on the opposite side of the river so the photos are little more than cat-shaped blurs. Still, lions!

Leopard tortoise crossing the road

We arrive back to Satara in the evening, mum and I buy some wine at the little camp shop, and then Mary-Anne comes over to our rondavel to light the fire for our braai. The kudu and chicken is absolutely delicious, and we easily finish our wine, which makes falling asleep all the easier (although with a 4am wake up, we hardly need the help). Today was a phenomenal day for animal sightings, and we actually managed to tick off the Big Five, but I just won’t be satisfied until I see lions up close and personal, so I fall asleep hoping that tomorrow brings many kitties.

Read more about our South African safari

SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI DAY 1: BLYDE RIVER CANYON & KRUGER NATIONAL PARK

SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI DAY 3: FROM KRUGER NATIONAL PARK TO SABI SANDS GAME RESERVE

SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI DAY 4: ARATHUSA SAFARI LODGE, SABI SANDS

SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI DAY 5: OUR LAST DAY IN SABI SANDS

PHOTO JOURNAL: HIGHLIGHTS FROM MY FIRST SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI

COMPARING SAFARIS IN KRUGER NATIONAL PARK, SABI SANDS PRIVATE GAME RESERVE & ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK

A GUIDE TO PLANNING THE BEST SOUTH AFRICAN SAFARI

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Hey, I'm Brooke and I'm obsessed with getting off the beaten path, exploring backcountry gems & travelling beyond the ordinary! I left Australia 5 years ago after finishing a PhD in Biomechanics & have been travelling the world full-time ever since (joined by my life/climbing partner, James). Whether it’s road-tripping through Mexico, climbing alpine peaks in the Andes, scuba diving in the Red Sea, or tackling epic via ferrata in the Dolomites, I hope this blog will inspire your future adventures & help you find wonder in every corner of the globe. xx bb

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HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

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Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
  • Standing on the rim of one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, with smoke billowing out of the crater right behind us 🌋🔥

Mt Aso National Park is one of Japan’s coolest hiking spots, but still seriously underrated! With craggy lava fields, steaming vents & surreal views in every direction, you can hike right up to the rim of Nakadake Crater (when it’s safe!) and we had this spot completely to ourselves 💃🏻 
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#MtAso #MtAsoNationalPark #nakadake #japan #kyushu #japanroadtrip
  • a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
  • welcome to Qatar 🇶🇦✨

One of the most surprising places we visited in the Middle East was Doha! Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, and the city feels welcoming, approachable & surprisingly easy to explore.

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest

PLACE FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
📍Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
📍Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections, in an iconic I.M. Pei-designed building
📍Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography or a boat ride!)
📍Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
📍Fish Market: a lively (& very local) slice of daily life in the Mina District, with the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen!
📍Qanat Quartier: a quirky “Little Venice” with canals & bridges, plenty of great restaurants here
📍Katara Cultural Village: home to art galleries, amphitheatres & beachfront cafés
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.
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.
#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
  • Pivoting away from all the Japan photos for a moment to share a sleeper hit from last year’s travels that didn’t make it onto the feed (because I’m perpetually behind on posting…) → Qatar!!

This small Middle Eastern country was never on my list, but while we were in the region for the 2nd half of last year, we decided to take advantage of the Qatar Airways stopover program (this isn’t sponsored, it’s just a really cool program 😅)

For no extra cost, we were able to build a 4-day stopover into our flights from Oman to Egypt, and we ended up having WAY more fun in Qatar than expected. You don’t need long to explore (you could cram most of the highlights into 2-3 days), but it’s guaranteed to impress!

I’ll share some of our favourite experiences from Doha tomorrow, but WOW, who knew!?
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.
#doha #qatar #qatarairways #stopover #middleeast
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
.
.
.
.
#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
.
.
.
.
#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
.
.
.
.
#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
.
.
.
.
#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨

Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. 

We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East!

WHAT TO SEE
⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos
⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections
⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!)
⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon
⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina!
⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants 
⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture 

HOW MANY DAYS?
we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days 

GETTING AROUND
Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest
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#qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
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DOHA, QATAR 🇶🇦✨ Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, world-class art, and a glittering skyline. We loved our time in Doha and would highly recommend as a quick stopover next time you’re flying through the Middle East! WHAT TO SEE ⭐️ Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos ⭐️ Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections ⭐️ Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography!) ⭐️ Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon ⭐️ Fish Market: the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen, worth a quick walk through while exploring Mina! ⭐️ Qanat Quartier: a rainbow-hued “Little Venice” with canals, bridges & plenty of great restaurants ⭐️ Katara Cultural Village: a great place to discover local culture HOW MANY DAYS? we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days GETTING AROUND Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest . . . . #qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
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Standing on the rim of one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, with smoke billowing out of the crater right behind us 🌋🔥

Mt Aso National Park is one of Japan’s coolest hiking spots, but still seriously underrated! With craggy lava fields, steaming vents & surreal views in every direction, you can hike right up to the rim of Nakadake Crater (when it’s safe!) and we had this spot completely to ourselves 💃🏻 
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#MtAso #MtAsoNationalPark #nakadake #japan #kyushu #japanroadtrip
Standing on the rim of one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, with smoke billowing out of the crater right behind us 🌋🔥

Mt Aso National Park is one of Japan’s coolest hiking spots, but still seriously underrated! With craggy lava fields, steaming vents & surreal views in every direction, you can hike right up to the rim of Nakadake Crater (when it’s safe!) and we had this spot completely to ourselves 💃🏻 
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#MtAso #MtAsoNationalPark #nakadake #japan #kyushu #japanroadtrip
Standing on the rim of one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, with smoke billowing out of the crater right behind us 🌋🔥

Mt Aso National Park is one of Japan’s coolest hiking spots, but still seriously underrated! With craggy lava fields, steaming vents & surreal views in every direction, you can hike right up to the rim of Nakadake Crater (when it’s safe!) and we had this spot completely to ourselves 💃🏻 
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#MtAso #MtAsoNationalPark #nakadake #japan #kyushu #japanroadtrip
Standing on the rim of one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, with smoke billowing out of the crater right behind us 🌋🔥

Mt Aso National Park is one of Japan’s coolest hiking spots, but still seriously underrated! With craggy lava fields, steaming vents & surreal views in every direction, you can hike right up to the rim of Nakadake Crater (when it’s safe!) and we had this spot completely to ourselves 💃🏻 
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#MtAso #MtAsoNationalPark #nakadake #japan #kyushu #japanroadtrip
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Standing on the rim of one of the largest active volcanoes in the world, with smoke billowing out of the crater right behind us 🌋🔥 Mt Aso National Park is one of Japan’s coolest hiking spots, but still seriously underrated! With craggy lava fields, steaming vents & surreal views in every direction, you can hike right up to the rim of Nakadake Crater (when it’s safe!) and we had this spot completely to ourselves 💃🏻 . . . . . #MtAso #MtAsoNationalPark #nakadake #japan #kyushu #japanroadtrip
3 days ago
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a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 

locations:
📍 Hidalgo, Mexico
📍 Wyoming, USA
📍 Icelandic Highlands
📍 Beppu, Japan
📍 Baja California, Mexico
📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru
📍 Mt Aso, Japan
📍 Idaho, USA
📍 Kagoshima, Japan
📍 BCS, Mexico
📍 Itō, Japan
📍 New Mexico, USA

what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? 
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#hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
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a round-up of some of my favourite hot springs over the years 🔥 locations: 📍 Hidalgo, Mexico 📍 Wyoming, USA 📍 Icelandic Highlands 📍 Beppu, Japan 📍 Baja California, Mexico 📍 Cordillera Huayhuash, Peru 📍 Mt Aso, Japan 📍 Idaho, USA 📍 Kagoshima, Japan 📍 BCS, Mexico 📍 Itō, Japan 📍 New Mexico, USA what do you prefer, the wild natural springs or the built-up onsen of Japan?? . . . . . #hotspring #naturalhotspring #onsen #japan
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welcome to Qatar 🇶🇦✨ One of the most surprising places we visited in the Middle East was Doha! Without the flashy excess of the UAE & Saudi, Doha offers a more authentic slice of the Arabian Gulf, where culture & tradition meet striking modern architecture, and the city feels welcoming, approachable & surprisingly easy to explore. HOW MANY DAYS? we spent 4 days in Doha, but you can see most of the city’s highlights in 2-3 days GETTING AROUND Uber is the best way to get across the city to visit some of the farther places of interest PLACE FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO 📍Souq Waqif: a buzzing market with spices, textiles & gold, perfect for getting lost + taking photos 📍Museum of Islamic Art: one of the world’s most stunning Islamic art collections, in an iconic I.M. Pei-designed building 📍Dhow Harbour: traditional wooden boats bobbing in the water with Doha’s skyline behind (great for photography or a boat ride!) 📍Mina District: neighbourhood with colourful pastel buildings & street art, best explored in golden light of late afternoon 📍Fish Market: a lively (& very local) slice of daily life in the Mina District, with the most beautiful stained-glass ceiling I’ve ever seen! 📍Qanat Quartier: a quirky “Little Venice” with canals & bridges, plenty of great restaurants here 📍Katara Cultural Village: home to art galleries, amphitheatres & beachfront cafés . . . . #qatar #doha #qatarairways #arabiangulf #persiangulf #middleeast #visitQatar #DohaQatar
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Pivoting away from all the Japan photos for a moment to share a sleeper hit from last year’s travels that didn’t make it onto the feed (because I’m perpetually behind on posting…) → Qatar!!

This small Middle Eastern country was never on my list, but while we were in the region for the 2nd half of last year, we decided to take advantage of the Qatar Airways stopover program (this isn’t sponsored, it’s just a really cool program 😅)

For no extra cost, we were able to build a 4-day stopover into our flights from Oman to Egypt, and we ended up having WAY more fun in Qatar than expected. You don’t need long to explore (you could cram most of the highlights into 2-3 days), but it’s guaranteed to impress!

I’ll share some of our favourite experiences from Doha tomorrow, but WOW, who knew!?
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Pivoting away from all the Japan photos for a moment to share a sleeper hit from last year’s travels that didn’t make it onto the feed (because I’m perpetually behind on posting…) → Qatar!!

This small Middle Eastern country was never on my list, but while we were in the region for the 2nd half of last year, we decided to take advantage of the Qatar Airways stopover program (this isn’t sponsored, it’s just a really cool program 😅)

For no extra cost, we were able to build a 4-day stopover into our flights from Oman to Egypt, and we ended up having WAY more fun in Qatar than expected. You don’t need long to explore (you could cram most of the highlights into 2-3 days), but it’s guaranteed to impress!

I’ll share some of our favourite experiences from Doha tomorrow, but WOW, who knew!?
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#doha #qatar #qatarairways #stopover #middleeast
Pivoting away from all the Japan photos for a moment to share a sleeper hit from last year’s travels that didn’t make it onto the feed (because I’m perpetually behind on posting…) → Qatar!!

This small Middle Eastern country was never on my list, but while we were in the region for the 2nd half of last year, we decided to take advantage of the Qatar Airways stopover program (this isn’t sponsored, it’s just a really cool program 😅)

For no extra cost, we were able to build a 4-day stopover into our flights from Oman to Egypt, and we ended up having WAY more fun in Qatar than expected. You don’t need long to explore (you could cram most of the highlights into 2-3 days), but it’s guaranteed to impress!

I’ll share some of our favourite experiences from Doha tomorrow, but WOW, who knew!?
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#doha #qatar #qatarairways #stopover #middleeast
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Pivoting away from all the Japan photos for a moment to share a sleeper hit from last year’s travels that didn’t make it onto the feed (because I’m perpetually behind on posting…) → Qatar!! This small Middle Eastern country was never on my list, but while we were in the region for the 2nd half of last year, we decided to take advantage of the Qatar Airways stopover program (this isn’t sponsored, it’s just a really cool program 😅) For no extra cost, we were able to build a 4-day stopover into our flights from Oman to Egypt, and we ended up having WAY more fun in Qatar than expected. You don’t need long to explore (you could cram most of the highlights into 2-3 days), but it’s guaranteed to impress! I’ll share some of our favourite experiences from Doha tomorrow, but WOW, who knew!? . . . . #doha #qatar #qatarairways #stopover #middleeast
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