I have booked a trip..departing in 2 weeks. I will be staying in Qatar. travellng alone, and i have family telling me it will be unsafe. Is this area ok for an American to be visiting? Any advice, ...thank you.
Safe to travel to Qatar?
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The only thing you have to worry about are the drivers. The ME has some of the worst drivers.
You shouldn't have a problem with safety in Qatar. Lots of Western expats live in Doha and there are several American universities setting up satelite campuses in Doha.
Thank you!