I can’t possibly hope to provide a comprehensive guide to all of the temples and tombs of the southern Nile – nor am I remotely qualified to do so (as much as I came back from Egypt dreaming of becoming an Egyptologist!). Instead, I hope this guide offers the introduction that I wish I had before we ...
OMAN’S BEST OFF ROAD ROUTES – INCLUDING CAMPING SPOTS AND GPS COORDINATES
Oman is simply made for off road adventuring. There are endless tracks through deserts, wadis, mountains and coastal plains. You can plan an almost limitless range of routes, but this is a quick round up of those I think are the best of the best. I have tried to choose a real range of ...
THE DAYMANIYAT ISLANDS – OMAN’S MALDIVES
Pristine white sands and gentle turquoise blue waters are not usually the images that come to mind when you think of the landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula. But hidden amongst the sand dunes, ancient forts and bustling souqs, the tropical Daymaniyat Islands (also known as Damaniyat and Ad ...
NORTHERN OMAN ROAD TRIP – 4WD & 2WD ITINERARIES
Oman is made for road trip adventures. Winding mountain passes, towering sand dunes, secluded white sand beaches, hidden natural pools of emerald water, and miles upon miles of empty highways. And despite the very expensive reputation of the Gulf, the endless wild camping opportunities offer just as ...
A CRUISE BACK IN TIME ON THE RIVER NILE ABOARD THE STEAM SHIP SUDAN
I am a serious Agatha Christie fan, and many of my travel bucket list items relate to her books or her own travels. For a number of years my ultimate travel dream has been to cruise the Nile on the Steam Ship Sudan, inspired by one of her most famous books, Death on the Nile. We decided ...