Packing for a holiday can be a bit of a pain. For the most organised among you, it can mean endless lists and checks and re-checks of your luggage to make sure you have everything you need.Not all packing lists were created equal though and travelling to a country like Oman in the Arabian Peninsular…
The Arab country of Oman has a long and colourful history. This history and culture have led to UNESCO deeming several sites in the country to be of high cultural significance. These historic sites range from an ancient military fort to an irrigation system that uses techniques and methods dating back to 500AD. If taking…
Oman is a country of beaches and mountains; its landscape contrasts sharply with the deserts of the neighbouring countries. It has only opened up to tourism about 20 years ago, therefore, visitors have the opportunity to get to know the peculiarities of a culture which keeps most of its old traditions alive. In a nutshell,…
WADI SHAB The word wadi means valley but it is often used to indicate the dry bed of a river, usually between cliffs, in which the waters run only in the rainy season. However, then there is water, these valleys turn into an idyllic place to swim. Wadi Shab is one of the most alluring…
Sea, mountains, beaches, deserts, oasis, canyons – nature was generous to Oman, placing astonishing landscapes on the surface of this piece of land in the Middle East. Recently, as if attempting to erase years of dust, poverty, and solitude, nature has also presented gas and oils reservoirs from its depths, making this Sultanate a fairer…
Mountains, beaches, and desert: a combination that makes the Sultanate of Oman one of the tendencies of tourism in the last few years. Even though it isn’t as popular or hosts as many tourists as its neighbour, Dubai, it wins in authenticity. There is a lot to be surprised about in this fascinating Middle East…