Postcards From Doha

Postcards from Doha 5 حلقات أغسطس 4, 2026

Join Tova and Sandra, two Canadian expats living in Doha, as they share their honest experiences of moving to Qatar, including the surprises, challenges, and unexpected joys of building a new life there. The podcast also explores their journey of seeking a better future for Tova's nonverbal autistic son. Listeners are encouraged to send questions, stories, and travel recommendations via Instagram, which may be featured in future episodes.

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What Qatar Has Taught Us So Far أغسطس 4, 2026 1427 In this episode of Postcards from Doha, we reflect on the biggest lessons Qatar has taught us since making the move. From unexpected cultural differences and everyday routines to building community, navigating life as newcomers and finding a sense of home, we're sharing the moments that challenged us, surprised us and changed our perspective. Whether you're considering a move, already living in th

The Doha We Didn't Expect يوليو 26, 2026 1583 Before moving to Qatar, we had plenty of assumptions about what life in Doha would be like. Some turned out to be true, but many couldn't have been further from reality. In this episode, we talk about the things that surprised us most after making the move, from the incredible sense of safety and welcoming community to the food, culture, customer service and everyday moments that have completely c

The Myth of Starting Over يوليو 14, 2026 1521 Do we ever really start over, or do we simply reinvent ourselves? In this episode, Sandra and Tova explore the myth of the "fresh start" and what happens when your career is no longer the center of your identity. From moving across the world and changing priorities to embracing new passions, unexpected opportunities and personal growth, they discuss what it really means to pivot in midlife. If you

New In Qatar: Making Friends After Forty يوليو 14, 2026 1793 Making friends as an adult is hard. Making friends after 40, in a new country, can feel almost impossible. In this episode of Postcards from Doha, Sandra and Tova share their honest experiences of building a social life after moving to Qatar. From navigating awkward first meetups and expat groups to finding genuine connections, they talk about the challenges, surprises and small moments that helpe

Moving to Qatar: The Culture Shock No One Told Us About يوليو 12, 2026 1871 Welcome to Postcards from Doha, the podcast where two Canadian women share what it's really like to start over halfway around the world. We're Sandra and Tova, and after moving to Qatar, we've discovered that life here is so much more than the headlines. From culture shock and everyday adventures to food, travel, friendships, parenting and navigating expat life, we're sharing the moments that surp