This incredible 1977 BBC 'World About Us' documentary follows Astran drivers Frank Hook, John Williams, Dave Poulton and Dick Rivers on an epic 5,000-mile journey from London to the Qatar capital Doha. Blizzards in Austria, sandstorms in Syria; broken-down trucks to repair and bogged-down trucks to dig out of the sand. The buildings and facilities in the cultural village is arranged to provide a look and get a feel like that of a traditional Qatari Al Faraj. Most popular locations among walkers, bikers, and joggers, Corniche is a waterfront promenade that reshaped Doha’s coastline in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

M. Pei, the Museum of Islamic Art is one museum that has the largest collection of Islamic art in the world. Despite breakdowns, adverse weather conditions and an unexpected skiing trip in the Austrian Alps, the two Scanias and one Leyland Marathon finally cross Western Europe and head into communist Yugoslavia and Bulgaria. It is home to huge events like the Doha Tribeca Film Festival, TEDx Doha, and Ajyal Youth Film Festival. Located on the eastern coast between West Bay and The Pearl, lies the famous Katara Cultural Village which is one of the best places to visit in Doha. And to make it even more interesting include these popular places to visit in Doha in your itinerary without fail.Known for its spectacular modern buildings and cultural heritage, Doha has been recently named as one of the 7 New Wonder Cities in the World. In Workington, Northside Bridge - the main bridge on the A597 into the town - has collapsed, as has the Lorton Bridge, which is near Cockermouth. Hauliers in Cumbria are among those hardest-hit by flooding, with many roads closed because of rising water levels. The drivers encounter numerous problems on their voyage east, which takes them through 11 countries and 23 customs posts.

Adventure travel agent Tucan Travel is on the lookout for several British truck drivers who want to spend the next year or two on an adventure of a lifetime. Yesterday saw the Swedish launch of Scania's new R-Series, and we were there to give it a gentle workout.With this, you could enjoy e-gate facilities at the airport and use the fast lane when you travel by road. There is no dress code in Doha for foreigners, but it is recommended to wear modest and conservative clothes. We follow their mixed fortunes and tyre changes across Europe, into communist Yugoslavia and Bulgaria and then to Turkey where bureaucracy was a way of life. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions.

Located on the coast of the Persian Gulf in the east of the country, Doha, the capital city of Qatar attracts visitors from across the globe.Located offshore of Doha’s West Bay Lagoon area, the Pearl is an artificial island that is much famed for being the first land in Qatar to be available for freehold ownership by foreign nationals. Then through Syria, Jordan and Saudi Arabia - each offering a different challenge to the drivers and their Scania and Leyland trucks. While the paintings were collected from three continents over the span of 1400 years, the interiors are breathtaking with spectacular geometric patterns of the Islamic world that makes it one of the many places to visit in Doha at night. An oasis of tranquility, this resort is located amidst the dunes of the Arabian desert by the blue waters of the Arabian Sea. Doha, capital of Qatar on the Arabian Gulf - five thousand miles from London with 11 countries to travel through and 23 Customs posts on the way.