The town of Nizwa, at the foot of the Hajar Mountain range, is a must do on almost all Omani travel itineraries. The capital of Oman in the 6th and 7thC, and the stronghold of the powerful Imams until the 1950s. Nizwa continues to be a centre of Islamic learning and is known to some as the ...
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 ...
DESERT CAMPING IN OMAN: A LOCAL EXPAT’S GUIDE
It is legal to camp almost anywhere in Oman - including camping in the desert. Waking up amongst the dunes is a memorable experience and is how we spend most of our weekends as soon as the temperatures drop low enough in the autumn months. However, if a tent and camp cot are not your thing, fear ...
WHERE TO EAT IN MUSCAT – A LOCAL FOODIE’S ULTIMATE GUIDE
Oman’s food reflects its historic role as a prominent trading empire at the crossroads of some of the world’s most famous spice routes. You can therefore expect to find influences from Indian, Persian, North African and Mediterranean cuisines. Meals are often meat based – most commonly chicken or ...
CHECK IN: THE VIEW, OMAN
Oman has a lot of cosy, welcoming guesthouses at one end of the spectrum, and uber sleek, 5* luxury resorts at the other. But there are far fewer mid range options. The View, a lovely hotel perched on the edge of Jebel Shams, is therefore a welcome addition. It is a fraction of the cost of the ...