<![CDATA[Expats life in Bahrain]]> http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/ Everything about Bahrain, all you need to know... fr Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:50:01 +0100 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:50:01 +0100 Over-blog.com RSS 2.0 Engine Copyright 2009, Vincent Rochat Voyages http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification/ <![CDATA[Boat tours]]> http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3887361.html

Several organisations offer boat tours such as dolphin-watching trips, lunch and dinner cruises and swimming and snorkelling trips, in addition to the regular speedboat journey to the Hawar Islands. The Yacht Club organise several activites, such like sail training, cruiser fleet, [...]

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:03:35 +0200 http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3887361.html Exploring Bahrain http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3887361-6.html#c <![CDATA[Hawar Islands]]> http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3886181.html

Awar Islands is a fantasy desert island with big attraction (diving, jet ski, beach volley,...) and the possiblity to sleep in a hotel. A shuttle bring you there from Ad Dur. There is also a Wildlife Park . A place to go... http://www.hawarresort.com/

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2006 12:04:24 +0200 http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3886181.html Exploring Bahrain http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3886181-6.html#c <![CDATA[King Fahd Causeway]]> http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885896.html

It’s the bridge between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The border is situated on a small island in the middle of the bridge. You are allowed to go there without visa and going in the tower with a panoramic view, to be seen!!

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:46:28 +0200 http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885896.html Exploring Bahrain http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885896-6.html#c <![CDATA[Souks]]> http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885754.html

You’ve to see the different souks on the island. The best known is the Manama Souk, which has several markets within the market, selling textiles, spices, jewellery, perfumes, electronics and a wide assortment of goods.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:28:20 +0200 http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885754.html Exploring Bahrain http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885754-6.html#c <![CDATA[Al Fateh Mosque and corniche]]> http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885633.html

Al Fateh Mosque is commonly known as the Grand Mosque. This enormous building has its huge dome and two minarets. The mosque houses the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, a library and a conference centre. Non-Muslims can visit at any time, except during prayer time. Nobody wearing shorts is [...]

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:19:48 +0200 http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885633.html Exploring Bahrain http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885633-6.html#c <![CDATA[Central Market]]> http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885531.html

You’ve to visit the Central Market early in the morning to appreciate all the fresh fish. The market is also popular for fresh fruit, vegetables and meat.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:11:47 +0200 http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885531.html Exploring Bahrain http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885531-6.html#c <![CDATA[Bahrain National Museum]]> http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885457.html

In the museum shows you how life in Bahrain was lived in pre-oil, pre-air-conditioning times and a natural history exhibition, which features examples of the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, molluscs, minerals and fossils found in Bahrain.

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:04:36 +0200 http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885457.html Exploring Bahrain http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885457-6.html#c <![CDATA[Al Areen Wildlife Park]]> http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885384.html

Al Areen Wildlife Park is the only Nature Reserve in Bahrain. The park covers more than eight square kilometres and has an impressive collection of birds and mammals, many of which are native to the Arabian Gulf Region. The area around the reception buildings is beautiful landscaped with [...]

]]> Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:54:43 +0200 http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885384.html Exploring Bahrain http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3885384-6.html#c <![CDATA[Bahrain fort]]> http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3878053.html

From there, we’ll appreciate the beautiful views of the sea and surrounding landscape, and interesting contrasts between the ancient structure of the fort and the distant skyscrapers to the seef district. The interior of the fort is a maze of rooms on many different levels and well restored...

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:20:56 +0200 http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3878053.html Exploring Bahrain http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3878053-6.html#c <![CDATA[Horse riding]]> http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3877595.html

There are several stables frequented by the expat community, all offer lessons…Every Friday in the winter season from October to May, spectators can watch races, all of the above plus flat Racing, which is literally “The Sport of the King” in Bahrain.

]]> Mon, 18 Sep 2006 12:26:33 +0200 http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3877595.html Exploring Bahrain http://expats-in-bahrain.over-blog.com/article-3877595-6.html#c