I forgot to add, the roads are terible here in the UK also, try the M62, or the M25 ring road in rush hour. Lets face it in most small UK communities what is there to do, I go to work, come home, not much else, then do the same all over again the next day? On a week end go for a night out, shopping golf whatever etc.

Is it not easily possible to go to Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Bahrain on a weekend for a change? The place cannot be that bad surely.

I have been to Kazakhstan and yes there are women, but you cannot walk the streets, it aint safe, and there is nothing to do but drink - no golf courses, I mean nothing! There are lots of women, most of whom want helping out for a mothers leg operation! maybe a few genuine if your lucky. If the place is safe thats a bonus, the UK aint. In Kaz to go for a walk is a luxury.

Surely how bad can Doha be? Privet.