Travel

A walk in an ancient village of Ibra, some delicious mix grill for lunch followed by quad rides, dune bashing, and a night under the stars in the desert;...

1. Wadi Al Arbaeen Three kilometres away from Wilayat Rustaq in Muscat, this wadi is considered one of the most spectacular destinations in Oman. The deep...

Oman’s Batinah Region is known as the green belt of Oman, thanks to the presence of hundreds of farms. I recently spent a day at one such farm, Al Ajmi...

1. Muttrah Corniche Have a long walk along the Muttrah Corniche from the Fish Roundabout to Riyam Park. The busy walkway is crowded with tourists, expats,...

First the leader stops to rub his right-side whiskers against a wadi rock. He crosses the wadi bed and rubs his left-side shoulders. Then he leans his head...

Three hours north of Muscat, Sohar is to most a stopover on the way to Dubai. The city is famous for its shipping port and university, but I’ve never...

Seeb Souq for Tailor-Mades Seeb Souq is a traditional souq, but more modern than its counterpart in Muttrah. There you can find a variety of goods, but it...

Thursday 12:00 Escape from the office at lunchtime and head to the airport. 14:45 Fly from Muscat to Salalah. 17.00 Arrive in Salalah and look for the No...

My idea of a perfect weekend after a real frenzied work week is to be at home with no plans to make and no responsibilities to meet beyond reclining on my...

A snowstorm engulfed 17 adrenaline junkies who had travelled from Arabia to test their mettle against the elements in modified 4X4 vehicles. It turns out...