24/04/2026
Have been driving in Doha for over two weeks now, and I’m genuinely glad I chose to trust myself—to honour that I am a capable and confident driver, whether in the UK, Hong Kong, or somewhere completely new.
Driving, for me, is always a moment of self-check.
All the self-doubt, unnecessary worries, and emotional management tend to surface when I’m in a new country, a new car, a new environment.
I had all these thoughts running through my mind:
“Oh, it’s a wider and longer car—almost 70cm longer.”
“Oh, driving on the right with a left steering wheel.”
“Oh, the roads are so different—wider highways, so many lanes…”
“Oh, drivers are fast and impatient.”
But once I’m behind the wheel, reality feels different.
The lanes become more manageable than they first appear.
With the technology in modern cars, even driving a bigger vehicle isn’t as intimidating as I imagined.
Sometimes, all we need is a bit of self-awareness—and the courage to take that step.
Not blind faith, not overconfidence—but grounded trust in ourselves.
I never thought I would start enjoying driving in Doha this quickly.
Of course, there were stressful moments—getting lost, dealing with irresponsible drivers—but I kept going.
First drive: school drop-off, with my husband beside me.
Second drive: school pick-up, on my own.
By the second week: dropping my husband at work—twice.
I even started booking different spas and salons as little incentives—to explore new routes and get to know the area better 😂
My biggest takeaway?
Not letting others disturb my inner peace.
If someone drives irresponsibly, I won’t become one of them—even if it frustrates them.
Self-awareness. Clarity. Staying true to who I am.
“Be the change I want to see.”
I choose to drive with care—and I hope to see more of that on the roads in Doha.
