DOHA, QATAR : AN HONEST REVIEW / WHY I WAS SHOCKED

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Kristina Houwer

Kristina Houwer

Күн бұрын

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@turkanella
@turkanella 9 ай бұрын
Woow, it is one of the best vlogs in Doha I've ever watched! I am traveling Qatar soon, loved your informative video!
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 9 ай бұрын
This means SO much to me !! Thank you 😍 I’m planning a bunch of new and exciting destinations for this year so make sure to subscribe ! Have an amazing time in Doha 💜
@BRAGADEESHWARANBraghu
@BRAGADEESHWARANBraghu 3 ай бұрын
Hi​@@Kristinahouwer
@kemisolaolaleye-4763
@kemisolaolaleye-4763 Ай бұрын
Same here
@helenegauchy5500
@helenegauchy5500 9 күн бұрын
absolutely ! same here : will travel there for work and your vlog give me good vibes about it !!🙌
@a.brasil6126
@a.brasil6126 8 ай бұрын
Doha is where Past and Future meet. Innovative, modern, traditional, all in one. I just came back from a 1 week stay there and cannot put down in words how fantastic it was. If you are reading this comment and have interest in visiting Qatar, just go there, it is REALLY worthy a visit, you will be amazed!
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 ай бұрын
So pleased to read you also had a good time there! Thanks for watching and have a great day :)
@rommelcaritativo3005
@rommelcaritativo3005 6 ай бұрын
Just like japan
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 6 ай бұрын
@@rommelcaritativo3005agreed! My most recent video is about Japan and I loved it there
@embracingIslamtoday
@embracingIslamtoday 27 күн бұрын
I am interested but I keep thinking should I go to Dubai instead..? Have you been to both and can you tell me which you prefer?
@LittleTimothy
@LittleTimothy 27 күн бұрын
Massively homophobic, anti-Semitic, anti human rights, too. Sick!
@brothersman524
@brothersman524 8 ай бұрын
I have been to Doha a few times for 2/3 days stopovers to get to South East Asia, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles and other Arab speaking countries. I actually love this city - it is really good and clean. Done all the main sites there - Katara Cultural Village, Aspire Tower and Park, Doha skyline, National Museum, Museum of the Islamic Arts, The Pearl, Muhammed Ibn Abdul Wahab Mosque, a day trip to the sea line desert, Katara Tower, Villagio Mall, Education City Mosque, Souq Waqif, Qanat Quartier etc. I actually prefer staying in Doha rather than Dubai although Abu Dhabi is wonderful
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 ай бұрын
So glad to hear you love it too. I agree - very clean and well maintained. Thank you for your comment and for watching the video :)
@scottman895
@scottman895 10 ай бұрын
Doha looks quite impressive! I really like how clean and sharp everything looks there. I seriously will need to plan a trip there someday especially when I want to escape the winters in North America. Great video!
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
Clean and sharp is the perfect way to describe it 😃
@richjaneRN
@richjaneRN 7 ай бұрын
Me moving to Doha to work as a Nurse while waiting for my EB3 visa. Retrogression is ongoing. My American Dream is still alive but for now keeping it lowkey.
@stefanigiacopazzi9164
@stefanigiacopazzi9164 5 ай бұрын
We're doing a long layover in Doha soon, and I was feeling a little nervous after hearing some negative things about the city. After watching this video, though, I am so excited! Thanks for sharing all the great info!
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 5 ай бұрын
That’s fantastic to hear ! I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful time , thanks for your comment 🤩
@swapnillokhande4628
@swapnillokhande4628 3 ай бұрын
I'm biggest fan of you dear 🎉
@mayukhchowdhury9847
@mayukhchowdhury9847 10 ай бұрын
Yes, Doha is amazing, The Cornish, Kataara Cultural Village and the Museums. And as I say always, your vlogs make the place much more amazing and wonderful
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
Thank you , glad you enjoyed it !
@ciwane1428
@ciwane1428 8 ай бұрын
Very good video ! Thank you for sharing. I see Doha is a beautiful place to visit. I hope one day I will go to visit this wonderful city. I enjoyed watching your video. Thank you again for sharing. U get a new follower from 🇨🇦😁👍👍
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 ай бұрын
Yay thanks very much ! So glad you enjoyed it
@KVWPB
@KVWPB 10 ай бұрын
I was just there !! I was really surprised how amazing it was !! !!
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
Me too !🤩
@KVWPB
@KVWPB 10 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer my name is the same as yours with a K 🤗I returned on the 16th from Qatar 👍very impressive can’t wait to go back ! I like Kuwait too 👍great channel good luck with everything ❤️
@Khairun-dx3uw
@Khairun-dx3uw 4 ай бұрын
​@@KVWPBis Doha clean city compare to western city ?
@kemisolaolaleye-4763
@kemisolaolaleye-4763 Ай бұрын
Going next week with my son,that's my travel partner 🤩
@Adeltaarabt17
@Adeltaarabt17 9 ай бұрын
Very nice impression of Doha! Can't wait to visit next december.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 9 ай бұрын
I think you’ll have an amazing time in December , so glad to hear you’ll be going too 😍☺️
@andyt8216
@andyt8216 9 ай бұрын
A great video, thank you. I’m seriously thinking of a trip to Doha and Muscat for my erm, 50th next February. This video has made that idea even more likely. 🇶🇦🇴🇲
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 9 ай бұрын
Love comments like these and LOVE that you're considering going there for your 50th ! I also have a video about Oman (Muscat is actually the first place I explored there), I went right after Doha last month and was blown away by Oman too so your idea is really good I think: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5CYfKOoiMaIZ80
@andyt8216
@andyt8216 9 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer I’ve just watched it. Thank you 🤩
@discoverglobeliving
@discoverglobeliving 8 ай бұрын
Qatar seems intriguing for retirement plan. Honest insights help understand the real picture.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 ай бұрын
That’s a great idea , haven’t even thought about it that way but you might be right !
@pancake5707
@pancake5707 8 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer you cannot get residency in Qatar unless you work there or buy a flat in The Pearl, the same Qanat Quartier including...
@leeryan1969
@leeryan1969 7 күн бұрын
Thank you Kristina for this short but amazing insight to Qatar! I am looking into relocating there. Kudos to you and encore!
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 7 күн бұрын
Thats awesome that you’re thinking of moving there ! Happy to read you found the video helpful and thanks for your encouraging comment ☺️
@brooklynwatsontv
@brooklynwatsontv 6 ай бұрын
I just came back from Qatar 🇶🇦 and it is a FANTASTIC country! There is so much to explore I could be a frequent visitor.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 6 ай бұрын
100% !
@crysaqua
@crysaqua 10 ай бұрын
❤this vlog im going to Doha in a week THANK YOU!!
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
Yay ! That makes me so happy !
@melyadameyah.c2283
@melyadameyah.c2283 9 ай бұрын
Are you in Doha now
@mauro_970
@mauro_970 13 күн бұрын
Hi Kristina. Congratulations for the beautiful video. Can you please tell me when the video was shot? March? April? Thank you.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 13 күн бұрын
Hi thanks for your comment :) it was filmed late December
@mauro_970
@mauro_970 13 күн бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer Thank you. I wanted to go at the end of March, but I don't know if it's the best month.
@pennytilghman3003
@pennytilghman3003 9 ай бұрын
Qatar 🇶🇦 is one of the most innovative countries globally, and champions sustainability and clean tech ❤
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 9 ай бұрын
Agree !😃
@NoMadKid
@NoMadKid 8 ай бұрын
Discreet and un advertised places in Qatar: 1-Al Saad aka Syria/Lebanon of Qatar. Great Levant restaurants and Hookah cafes. 2-Najma’s flee market and chapatis aka little India/Bangladesh of Qatar. 3-Shahania farm lands and camping resorts like Heenat Salma and Samarya.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 ай бұрын
Thank you ! 🤩☺️
@rogersilveira6036
@rogersilveira6036 2 ай бұрын
In 2018 I was in transit from Brazil to Adelaide, Australia. I was lucky enough to have a 20-hour-change in Doha with accommodation included by Qatar airways. I could use well 16 hours out of those twenty and I was able to visit most of the places shown in this video. It was a delightful experience.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
That’s so cool ! What a great experience , really happy you got to do that , thanks for sharing 💪😃
@kemisolaolaleye-4763
@kemisolaolaleye-4763 Ай бұрын
Wow ❤
@JuanCarlos-zd5th
@JuanCarlos-zd5th 11 ай бұрын
Your videos are the next best thing to being there. Keep up the good work and happy new year 🎉
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 11 ай бұрын
LOVE comments like this ! So motivating. Thank you so much and happy new year !!🥳🥳
@lols_2006
@lols_2006 6 ай бұрын
I spent 10days last summer in Doha and most definitely prefer it to Dubai. It is worthy of a visit and I intend to take my children there for a vacation soon.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 6 ай бұрын
I agree with you ! Thanks for sharing your thoughts and for watching :)
@MihaelaLeaders
@MihaelaLeaders 10 ай бұрын
Loved your video! Thank you for the detailed information.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment and for watching 😍
@whereiscaketravelers
@whereiscaketravelers 10 ай бұрын
Great video! Very informative. I’ve spent 24 hours walking around Dubai on a layover, but I’ve always been curious about Doha Qatar as well. Thanks for the video. I’ll have to incorporate a long layover there as well! 😁
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the comment :) I personally really enjoyed it and can definitely recommend a longer layover 😊
@JJ2023.
@JJ2023. 9 ай бұрын
Great video especially from the perspecive of a single female traveller , Doha is on my list of places to visit .🙂
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 9 ай бұрын
This makes me so happy, thank you ! You’ll have a wonderful time when you go 😍
@portiamaleka7317
@portiamaleka7317 8 күн бұрын
Wow Doha has changed a lot, I was there 2020 Feb.. Lovely country
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 күн бұрын
Aw that’s awesome ! Thanks for watching ☺️
@smashinglabu3942
@smashinglabu3942 5 ай бұрын
Can't wait my first holiday after anxiety disorder treatment almost 5 years. See you Doha this October
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 5 ай бұрын
Wow congrats ! I’m sure you’ll have an amazing time
@Quitting1234
@Quitting1234 25 күн бұрын
Thank you for visiting us here in qatar! Most people might talk about the people who died when they see Qatar but you didn't, I hope you had fun here with us!!!
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 25 күн бұрын
I loved it !
@matiasgarcia5655
@matiasgarcia5655 11 ай бұрын
Feliz Año Kristina, disfruto tus videos ❤
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 11 ай бұрын
gracias!! Feliz Año!
@well-blazeredman6187
@well-blazeredman6187 Ай бұрын
Interesting video. Makes me think that Doha might make a good spring break. I've been in two minds about trusting Qatar Airways again but stopping in Doha rather than transiting through would de-risk the flights nicely. P.S. Compliments on that fantastic headband.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer Ай бұрын
I agree ! A long layover in Doha is a great way to break up a trip and also see something new
@thomassteinhauser2752
@thomassteinhauser2752 Ай бұрын
Hi, looks like you stayed at the Four Seasons at Corniche, will visit in November - did you like the Hotel??
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer Ай бұрын
I did yes ! Comfortable and spacious rooms, good location, nice staff and beautiful outdoor area for tea and drinks in the evening too :)
@chandlerbing7938
@chandlerbing7938 7 ай бұрын
Today I Visited Corniche Around 3:00 PM I Really Loved It Very Much Because The Place Is On An Industrial Area And I Haven't Been Gone Outside For Like 9 Months Next One I'm Going To Visit Is Lusail ❤.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 7 ай бұрын
So happy to hear you loved it ! It’s a wonderful place
@CherishLuf-pr6eg
@CherishLuf-pr6eg 4 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing. you are not alone when it comes to scooters. I did the EXACT same thing on my first try last week!!!😂
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
Hahaha good to see someone watched until the end 🤣🤣
@CherishLuf-pr6eg
@CherishLuf-pr6eg 4 ай бұрын
@Kristinahouwer it's a good video and informative. should watch to the end. 😊
@Kenistyless
@Kenistyless 2 ай бұрын
A city / country has to have something in order for me to visit it; like the Pyramids in Giza ; the Acropolis in Athens or the Colosseum in Rome...to say you've built a city in the desert, is NOT enough. Buildings l've SEEN before...
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
Fair enough !
@markwade225
@markwade225 5 ай бұрын
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL !!! CAN'T GET OVER THE CLEANLINESS !!! WELL THOUGHT OUT CITY PLANING !!! ARCHITECTURE, EDUCATION, SYMPHONY, SPORTS, MUSUEMS, FOOD!!!! YOUR WAY OF LIFE IS SPECTACULAR !!!! GREAT PLACE TO VACATION , HOPE TO ONE DAY VISIT !!! THANK YOU KINDLY FOR UPLOADING YOUR VIDEO !!! LOVED IT !!!! HUGS GATSBY
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 5 ай бұрын
All very true , thank you for a lovely comment and hope you have a fantastic week 🥰🌟😃
@lorainethompson6527
@lorainethompson6527 4 ай бұрын
Nice video, I enjoyed watching. My daughter lives in this beautiful country, , works for Qatar Airways.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
That’s wonderful , I’m sure she enjoys it very much !
@shibilek8118
@shibilek8118 10 ай бұрын
Doha is neat and clean in world ❤❤
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
I agree - extremely clean and pleasant ! I was even talking to a friend about this today 😊
@withoutliesisraeldies
@withoutliesisraeldies 7 ай бұрын
nice and cozy video 🚅 i forgot that i am fasting 👌💚
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 7 ай бұрын
That’s a wonderful compliment , thank you 😘
@saidulhasan5655
@saidulhasan5655 8 ай бұрын
You were looking so Good wearing Abaya, 😍
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 ай бұрын
Haha thank you
@faizzaziz
@faizzaziz 5 ай бұрын
Looking forward to my 2.5 days stopover from London next month. What activities would u recommend?
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 5 ай бұрын
Great ! I’d recommend everything I did in the video because you’ve got time for it all. I would focus on corniche / downtown / museum first and do the cultural village and qanat area later if you’ve got time
@faizzaziz
@faizzaziz 5 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer thanks!
@tanyastubbings9
@tanyastubbings9 2 ай бұрын
Great video x
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
Thank you ! 😊
@Sai_Saracen
@Sai_Saracen 8 ай бұрын
it's kind of telling that you were expecting something "backwards" !!
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 ай бұрын
Doha definitely exceeded my expectations in the most amazing way !
@pancake5707
@pancake5707 8 ай бұрын
Friday mornings before Friday prayer are the most quiet in Doha, even cafes and supermarkets close between 11am and 1pm. Then the Family day starts, when Corniche is full with people if it is cooler outside or everyone dashes to Malls in the summer heat. Quanat Quartier was built long before World Cup, people live there, cafes and shops are there. Yes, that's true that during World Cup there were water parades going on, there were parades on Lusail Boulevard also, and Al Bida Park on Corniche had match screening and disco parties going on, and Souq Waqif was were all fans from different countries met before or after the games, Corniche was closed for traffic, only pedestrians allowed, Metro was free for everyone. Did you know that schools in Doha had extended winter holidays for the time of World Cup to reduce traffic on the roads and also so that children could attend the games!
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment and for watching ! An interesting overview 😍
@pancake5707
@pancake5707 8 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer I've been living in Doha for last 5 years. Safest place to live.
@muslimsk2720
@muslimsk2720 10 ай бұрын
OMG 😱 Amazing view 😍 I ❤️ qatar❤❤❤
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
Just gorgeous isn’t it !🥰
@muslimsk2720
@muslimsk2720 10 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer yes
@muslimsk2720
@muslimsk2720 10 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer will you be my friend 🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️
@1bluensx
@1bluensx 6 ай бұрын
Question, if you read this. I am a 50 year old male, who lives in south Florida. All I wear is shorts as it’s always hot. I did not see a lot of men wearing shorts in the video. But I also didn’t see a lot of what I’d call tourists….were the tourist men wearing shorts?
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 6 ай бұрын
Long shorts (to the knee or slightly below) are what I saw for men sometimes
@daa4072
@daa4072 7 ай бұрын
Nice video, thank you. But traveling is boring how do you do it
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching , I love to travel ! Never boring
@parsapersian80
@parsapersian80 8 ай бұрын
The souke was amazing for us. I think if you are single maybe you'll feel lonely like she did bit for families it's amazing. Also go at night not during the day like she did. Tons of great food there as well. Must see for sure. Who wants to see a mall when you go to qatar? Her take is very subjective
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and for your comment ! It’s great to get different points of view ☺️
@sagardaniphotos
@sagardaniphotos 8 ай бұрын
How can you shoot in the mosque? Its illegal, right?
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 ай бұрын
No not at all , flash photography is frowned upon but regular GoPro shots that don’t bother anyone were not a problem there :)
@tantanguden4101
@tantanguden4101 5 ай бұрын
Yes inside the mosque is very peaceful. The only problem is a lot of people who are praying inside are having a bad breath.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 5 ай бұрын
Wow I didn’t even think of that, but that makes sense that you’d feel it because you’re so close to each other when praying
@ZS5
@ZS5 15 күн бұрын
Well, yeah, I guess no single city on Earth can surprise someone who lives in Istanbul. I am just trying to see if other cities are livable :D Thanks a lot for the informative video.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching ! I also like Istanbul a lot, need to spend more time there next time I go
@jrclarke333
@jrclarke333 9 ай бұрын
As a male who visited visited Doha a few times, I can say that I did feel quasi-uncomfortable wearing shorts in the mall. Just because I was the only one in them and it's a culturally conservative country and not much skin is seen as opposed to the US. I loved the Souq Waqif but refused to go to the animal section since I am an animal lover. If you go to the Souq in the morning, you can get a cheaper price on things but not as many shops are open since the real time everyone shops is in the evening due to the heat. I love Doha and consider it my second home.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 9 ай бұрын
That’s so cool you consider it your second home ! It’s certainly an amazing place with so much to offer 😍 thanks for watching
@jrclarke333
@jrclarke333 9 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer thank you for posting.
@BonnieHan88
@BonnieHan88 28 күн бұрын
I am not seeing a lot of people in the video. In general is Doha a relatively quiet place?
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 28 күн бұрын
It was very close to new year when I went so maybe a lot of people were away for holidays ? I noticed the same when I was there
@tkautzor
@tkautzor 8 ай бұрын
There was no ned to modernize Souq Wakeef, it was just built.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 ай бұрын
Good to know ;)
@ali_the-king6359
@ali_the-king6359 4 күн бұрын
You looked adorable and gorgeous in Abaya❤
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 4 күн бұрын
Hehe thank you
@firdausbj1
@firdausbj1 6 ай бұрын
What camera did you use? It does not perform well on low light.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 5 ай бұрын
I use the GoPro and yes, it’s not great in low light but for me it’s the best option currently as it’s light, resistant, shoots in 4K and doesn’t attract attention
@FashionsVixen
@FashionsVixen 10 ай бұрын
Did you find it an issue filming on a vlogging camera?
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
I just used a GoPro for everything and found no issues at all
@belloabdullahi1116
@belloabdullahi1116 8 ай бұрын
Your video has inspired me to come to Doha. how easy is it to get a job in Doha?
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 ай бұрын
Thats great ! I can’t tell you much about getting a job there because I was only there for a weekend
@zapfanzapfan
@zapfanzapfan 8 ай бұрын
80+ % of people in Qatar are not Qatari so they do seem to hire quite a bit of outside help.
@janel1970
@janel1970 10 ай бұрын
great video!
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, appreciate it 🥰
@marialorenzana5727
@marialorenzana5727 8 ай бұрын
You mentioned downtown - where is that? I look at Doha’s map and there’s no “downtown” designation. I see Old Town, Pearl City, etc..
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 ай бұрын
Look for Msheireb Downtown Doha
@richjaneRN
@richjaneRN 7 ай бұрын
I believe downtown is a term for the metro area, the busiest areas in Doha where you can access almost everything.
@osireah
@osireah 7 ай бұрын
@@richjaneRN yes, so basically all the neighbourhoods near msheireb, some people call west bay downtown but it kinda is and kinda isn't
@danielletieri8458
@danielletieri8458 10 ай бұрын
I liked a lot!
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
🤩
@KararAbonelik-gf2ly
@KararAbonelik-gf2ly 10 ай бұрын
How are the prices?
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
Public transport was cheap , taxis were the same as in Europe and food was expensive
@kimm711
@kimm711 4 ай бұрын
Nice production values. But why are you wearing shorts after commenting that it might be disrespectful? I see this everywhere when I travel -- American women who provide TMI when they know better or should.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
Hi, I’m not American but honoured that you think so highly of my English :) also, what I said was that « I wore shorts today to see the reaction and from experience I can tell you it’s better if you don’t ». The next day I wore long trousers, as you saw.
@kimm711
@kimm711 4 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer Well, actually I didn't assume you were or weren't American. I said I see a lot of American women...and I apologize -- I'm not meaning to be critical. I admire what you're sharing with so many others.
@LittleTimothy
@LittleTimothy 27 күн бұрын
Was thinking of visiting this place with some of my gay, and Jewish, and black friends. Do you think that would be a good idea?
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 27 күн бұрын
All depends on how they behave! the most important thing is to be respectful to the culture :)
@michaeladoyo8702
@michaeladoyo8702 9 ай бұрын
Did you make it to AL Sanaiya aka industrial area where the Asian workers live
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 9 ай бұрын
I didn’t this time
@NoMadKid
@NoMadKid 8 ай бұрын
You trying to act as if Asian workers only allowed to live there, to shame Qatar. A lot of Asians expats/workers from different financial classes live in Al Ryyan, Muaither, Aziziya, Waab, Al Saad, Wakrah and Al Khor. Stay mad and stay hating.
@michaeladoyo8702
@michaeladoyo8702 8 ай бұрын
@@NoMadKid 🤡
@canmanlam
@canmanlam 7 ай бұрын
Your comment is hateful and misleading. Jealousy is a bad thing
@sab8454
@sab8454 Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer Ай бұрын
Thanks for watching !
@naceramekharbeche
@naceramekharbeche 10 ай бұрын
On which month have you been there? Thanks
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
End of December
@naceramekharbeche
@naceramekharbeche 10 ай бұрын
Many thanks, would you recommand late end of feb?
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
Haven't been there in Feb myself but should be a great time to visit!@@naceramekharbeche
@NoFaceJourneys
@NoFaceJourneys 8 ай бұрын
How did you manage to navigate doha alone without a guide, are you a resident?
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 ай бұрын
Just LOTS of research beforehand !
@stacyt3413
@stacyt3413 7 ай бұрын
Anyone knows how it goes with a visa for 1 night in doha ? We have a transit and booked an hotel
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 7 ай бұрын
I didn’t need a visa with my EU passport
@jakestatus6444
@jakestatus6444 27 күн бұрын
Add to your activity
@jenanization
@jenanization 6 ай бұрын
Where are you from in Europe, you have an American accent
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 6 ай бұрын
Parents are Russian but dad lived in the US for over 4 decades. I lived all over Europe and speak 6 languages are a result so that’s why my accent sounds US but not really hahah
@manpreetseehraofficial
@manpreetseehraofficial 10 ай бұрын
what are the taxi apps you mention?
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
Uber and Karwa :) both work really well.
@manpreetseehraofficial
@manpreetseehraofficial 10 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer Thankyou! Visiting there on 5th January.
@manpreetseehraofficial
@manpreetseehraofficial 10 ай бұрын
Any must try things there?
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
@@manpreetseehraofficial for things to do: it’s all in the video ! I personally loved the downtown area , the corniche walk and the architecture of the national museum, followed by the blue mosque and qanat quartier. In terms of food, I actually didn’t try any traditional food this time but there are some great restaurants and lots of choice :)
@moky1269
@moky1269 10 ай бұрын
UK is the unsafestt place in the world,excellent video,
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching :)
@moky1269
@moky1269 10 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer you very welcome ,thank you for presenting xxx
@luissalazar2021
@luissalazar2021 Ай бұрын
One thing I don’t understand where is the people, such a beautiful place with no people
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer Ай бұрын
I went very close to new year (29th December if I remember well) so I think lots of people left for holiday ? Don’t know haha
@mrd9908
@mrd9908 5 ай бұрын
How many days do you reckon I need to explore Doha would 2 full days be enough?
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 5 ай бұрын
If you’re an active tourist like myself and like to keep busy with lots of sights every day then yes - two days is great !
@ForeverFREE2024
@ForeverFREE2024 10 ай бұрын
Kristina, is the most beautiful KZbinr on the entire platform, long live you and your loved ones.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@nazjilani131
@nazjilani131 3 ай бұрын
The souq IS worth the visit. Go in the evening and iys buzzing. And you expected "backwards"? Thats a great start 👍🏽 Why did you expect that? Also how funny that you said you shouldn't show shoulders but we can clearly see lots lf women doing so and they all look happy! In public areas obviously dont wear a bikini, save that for the beach 😏
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 3 ай бұрын
Doha was such a fantastic surprise in the best possible way for me and I’ve been recommending it to anyone looking to visit the area since I went 😊 thank you for watching !
@Jacob_EstateAgent
@Jacob_EstateAgent Ай бұрын
How do i join your team, iam in Bengaluru india.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer Ай бұрын
« My team » is just me and sometimes my husband who films lol
@monysardar
@monysardar 5 ай бұрын
I like your honest review, but Doha City is completely different at nighttime.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching ! Will be sure to explore nighttime Doha more next time 😃
@michaelhoran407
@michaelhoran407 4 ай бұрын
Doha is better than Dubai. Please be sure all the animals and birds in the souk have fresh water and shade protection.❤
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
I agree 😊
@ccjjock4002
@ccjjock4002 15 күн бұрын
BECAUSE IN DUBAI (UAE) 🇸🇩 BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE STRICT LAWS IS AND GLAMOUR AND GLITTER IT IS A LOT OF SOCIETAL IMMORALITY AND IT IS MORE LIBERAL THAN QUTAR 🇶🇦 BECAUSE OF THE VERY HIGH VOLUME OF TOURISTS.
@zapfanzapfan
@zapfanzapfan 8 ай бұрын
It better look good, it was just built 🙂
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 ай бұрын
😜
@rickyruth21
@rickyruth21 Ай бұрын
Nice place
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer Ай бұрын
🤩
@elainemarra9790
@elainemarra9790 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching 🥰
@christopherking4217
@christopherking4217 7 ай бұрын
Nice one . Chris and Kitty Liverpool England.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 7 ай бұрын
Thanks ☺️
@prabejkhan9828
@prabejkhan9828 8 күн бұрын
Nex time i am no coming ok were are you
@AriyanNoman-x2b
@AriyanNoman-x2b 10 ай бұрын
- I Love Qutar ❤
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 10 ай бұрын
Me too🤩
@johnwesley7815
@johnwesley7815 6 ай бұрын
Lovely
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 6 ай бұрын
Thank you !
@Jharries1971
@Jharries1971 2 ай бұрын
Hi, Grreat video. Please can I ask? What was your experience of the Four Seasons hotel? Did you do a video on it? Can you wear a bikini at the hotel pool/beach? Do the hotel serve alcohol? Thank you
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 2 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you :) I had a very nice experience at the Four Seasons hotel. I didn't spend much time there so didn't do a video and don't know the pool/beach etiquette but they do serve alcohol and the food was good, as was the Nobu restaurant on the property.
@Jharries1971
@Jharries1971 2 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer Super, thank you for your reply.
@BillalAhmadGujjar-fy6vj
@BillalAhmadGujjar-fy6vj 6 ай бұрын
Soon i will going to qatar can we meet there
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 6 ай бұрын
You’ll have a great time ! I don’t live there but have fun!
@imeevlogs9953
@imeevlogs9953 3 ай бұрын
I missed Doha, Qatar🙃🙃🙃
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 3 ай бұрын
🥰🥰
@MAKhan-k1p
@MAKhan-k1p 3 ай бұрын
oh chispy crunchy butterfly
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 3 ай бұрын
😅ummm okay
@MAKhan-k1p
@MAKhan-k1p 3 ай бұрын
where are you baby mean from where I want to catch you butterfly and set on aflower
@tpmarkham
@tpmarkham 20 күн бұрын
Is English spoken there?
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 20 күн бұрын
Everyone understands English so you’ll be fine even if you don’t speak Arabic
@tpmarkham
@tpmarkham 20 күн бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer Great thanks, looks very safe there too. I may visit from the US in early December. My wife was worried about how safe it is there. I also followed your channel!
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 20 күн бұрын
@@tpmarkham aw thanks so much, appreciate the follow! Doha is certainly very safe and modern in a lot of ways, I think you will be pleasantly surprised, just like I was :)
@delonramsundar8261
@delonramsundar8261 7 ай бұрын
Anything on Nepal 🇳🇵
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 7 ай бұрын
Not yet but maybe one day !
@yonasson762
@yonasson762 8 ай бұрын
both beautiful
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 ай бұрын
Thank you
@zai_arts
@zai_arts Ай бұрын
As someone who lives in Qatar, I would like to say that y’all are most likely jealous if you don’t live here.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer Ай бұрын
Hehe as I said in my video - I would personally rather live in Doha than Dubai ! But I understand why some would prefer the opposite. Overall it seems like a wonderful place to live and you 100% picked well !!
@tanahmelayuberdaulat4163
@tanahmelayuberdaulat4163 8 ай бұрын
Habibi. Come to Malaysia. I treat you.
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 8 ай бұрын
Thank you !
@zahidamohamed8866
@zahidamohamed8866 3 ай бұрын
it sucks how they kept all these birds in a small cage
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 3 ай бұрын
100% 😫
@saqibmalim4866
@saqibmalim4866 3 ай бұрын
I am from Mumbai living in Qatar doha
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 3 ай бұрын
Wow That’s great !
@TrungLe-lw4zm
@TrungLe-lw4zm 2 күн бұрын
“You have to respect the culture and dress code” … the background is some men dressing casually in tee shirt and jean. Yeah why didn’t those men wear something respectful. Like it or not, men are what the women have to respect and obey. Well done Doha
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 2 күн бұрын
I agree there are differences between men and women but the religious locals I saw all dressed conservatively. The tourists - maybe not as much. Thanks for watching 🥰
@BRAGADEESHWARANBraghu
@BRAGADEESHWARANBraghu 3 ай бұрын
Super
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 3 ай бұрын
Thanks !
@BRAGADEESHWARANBraghu
@BRAGADEESHWARANBraghu 3 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwer ok
@BRAGADEESHWARANBraghu
@BRAGADEESHWARANBraghu 3 ай бұрын
@@Kristinahouwerhello
@BRAGADEESHWARANBraghu
@BRAGADEESHWARANBraghu 3 ай бұрын
Mm
@BRAGADEESHWARANBraghu
@BRAGADEESHWARANBraghu 3 ай бұрын
Hi
@michaelhoran407
@michaelhoran407 4 ай бұрын
Be sure all those birds and animals in the souk have fresh water and shade protection. Watching from U.S.A. ❤
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 4 ай бұрын
I genuinely hope so , that was the only part of the trip that i didn’t love😞
@vannabhagwandeen8368
@vannabhagwandeen8368 3 ай бұрын
Going in September 13-2024 😢😅. Getting mixed feelings 😅😮 . Not sure what to wear 🤦🏻‍♀️.I have millions of clothes 🤷🏻‍♀️but I need to cover up my arms and legs 😅🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️😂😂🛫🛫✈️✈️🌎🌎🙏🙏
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 3 ай бұрын
I recommend something in very light fabric that covers elbows and knees. You’ll have an amazing time when you go , it’s a great place
@flowerward8728
@flowerward8728 6 ай бұрын
Doesn't impress me enough to visit there. I'd rather go to Turkey again
@Kristinahouwer
@Kristinahouwer 6 ай бұрын
Turkey is also a fabulous place with so much to offer !🤩
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