Author: Time Bandit

  • Free 20 Minuet Consult

    Free 20 Minuet Consult

    Anyone that thinks they could benefit from a chat with a Life Coach. Please click the link below.

  • Scooters – My Preferred Ride Home

    Scooters – My Preferred Ride Home

    Scooters! I’m absolutely loving them at the moment. I think I’ve turned into a scootie. Yeah, I just made that word up. It costs me just over 2 riyals to go from my Metro station at Legtafiya, to my home in Zig Zag towers. I just walk out of the station, walk up to a…

  • Could Have v Should Have

    Could Have v Should Have

    Continuing excerpts from ‘The Power of Regret’. I found this snip bit of information very interesting. Regrets of “coulda” outnumbered regrets of “shoulda” by about three to one.” Shai Davida – Thomas Gilovich “Each time you look in the mirror, you see one person. But if you squint a little harder, you might see three…

  • Bye bye Kindle

    Bye bye Kindle

    I ordered my Kobo Libra Colour today. So I’m sat in Hamad International Airport reading my trusty Kindle, knowing that in just a few days time, this old workhorse will be retiring. And I will be enjoying a massive upgrade to what is regarded by most as the ultimate ebook reader available today. And in…

  • The best time to plant a tree

    The best time to plant a tree

    I’m reading an excellent book at the moment titled ‘The Power of Regret’ by Daniel H. Pink. I think this book is going to rise to a position in my top 5 non-fiction books. I very much recommend it to you. Here’s an excerpt:- “A fifty-seven-year-old nonbinary person in Oregon regretted: Excerpt FromThe Power of…

  • Knee Problems Again!

    Knee Problems Again!

    After 2 months of walking 6km a day, my knee has suddenly decided to ruin my daily ritual. I’m so angry right now. I have had issues with my knee since being a teenager. However I needed to get those daily paces up to contribute to my recent fitness drive. I thought I had got…

  • FREE use of Camera & Studio in QNL

    FREE use of Camera & Studio in QNL

    Get free use of a digital camera, and use of a fully equipped photo studio complete with lighting, absolutely free for two hours at Qatar National Library. I’m going to say that again. FREE! For anyone who is a member of the library. And membership is free as well. All you have to do is…

  • How to Become a Tour Guide in Qatar

    How to Become a Tour Guide in Qatar

    Click here to apply Qatar Tourism – Tour Guides <— Recently I’ve had a number of people asking how to go about becoming a licensed tour guide here in Qatar. You start by visiting the Qatar Tourism website. Once you’re on the Qatar Tourism website, click on the APPLY FOR THE COURSE button. You will…

  • FREE eBooks & Audio Books

    FREE eBooks & Audio Books

    Free Books to read or listen to on your phone, tablet or computer. All you need is a library card for the library nearest to you. Which in my case is Qatar National Library. And the awesome completely free of charge Libby App available on iOS and Droid. If you’re here in Qatar with me…

  • Al Aker Cuisine Business Lunch

    Al Aker Cuisine Business Lunch

    Today I went for a great value business lunch at Al Aker Cuisine in Lagoona Mall. It’s just 25 Riyals for a proper meal including main, sweet and a bottle of water. You can choose from a Rice Combo, Vegetarian Combo or a Wrap Combo. QR 25 is the same amount of money you would…