Travel

As you relish the intermittent drizzles in Salalah during the Khareef season, you might find that some of the spectacular sightseeing locales become all the...

You pedal your cycle to the small dwelling of a Bedouin family in the Sharqiyah Sands. Once you arrive, you take your seat on the floor, covered in mats...

It’s Khareef time again. That glorious month when the monsoon turns the hills of Salalah green, makes its ocean waves rage, and drives the sweltering...

1. Jebel Shams Head to the town of Al Hamra in Al Dakhiliyah to visit Oman’s highest peak. Standing 3,000 metres high, its cool weather and rugged, dry...

There is really no better way to experience the beauty and diversity of Oman than through a road trip. So, when I have visitors from out of town, that’s...

1. Bat Tombs and Settlement Bat settlement is one of the most fascinating archaeological sites in Oman, famous for it’s ancient beehive tombs and...

Oman is nature’s unadulterated gift to mankind. The plains, plateaus, and mountains of the Middle East’s second largest country each have a different...

1. The Children’s Museum Visit this two-domed museum in Qurum for entertaining and educational fun. The kids can spend hours exploring hands-on exhibits...

1. Al Balid Ruins This ancient trading-turned-tourist hub is one of the popular destinations in Dhofar. Stop by and take a few photographs of the remains of...

Falaj Al Khatmeen This historic 2,450 metre-long falaj is located in Barkat Al Mouz, Nizwa, and is famous for having a unique water distribution system and...