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  • 5 Reasons Oman is the Safest Country to Visit
    Oman Travel

    5 Reasons Oman is the Safest Country to Visit

    The World Economic Forum recently published their Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2015 which is chock-full of data from 141 nations and how they rank against each other for travel. Oliver Smith from The Telegraph wrote an article a few days ago…

    October 10, 2016
  • via ferrata, alila jabal akhdar
    Adventure Climbing Hiking Oman Podcast Sultanate Travel

    Sultanate Ep 009: Via Ferrata at Alila Jabal Akhdar

    [iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4723763/height/60/width/650/thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/standard” height=”60″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] I always wanted to try out a via ferrata, and it finally happened with a visit to Oman’s newest via ferrata at the…

    October 6, 2016
  • How to Use GPX / KML Files
    Adventure Hiking Off-Road Travel

    How to Use GPX / KML Files

    One of the most frustrating things I find about traveling is navigating unfamiliar streets. A lot of the times it is fun getting lost and finding sights that you otherwise wouldn’t see. However, when you…

    September 15, 2016
  • 12 Muscat Area Swimming Pools
    Beach Oman Travel

    12 Muscat Area Swimming Pools

    Summers are long in Oman, May through September, and the heat can still continue outside of this period. Even if the temperature isn’t hot, you can expect a considerable amount of sun. Perfect for sunbathing, and…

    August 28, 2016
  • traveling light
    Travel

    Traveling Light: What’s In My Travel Bag?

    Traveling light opens a whole new world of traveling. For me, traveling light allows me to move freely, unobstructed by things in my hands or heavy weight on my shoulders. This found freedom allows me to focus on…

    August 18, 2016
  • Muttrah Souq, Souk
    Oman Podcast Sights Sultanate

    Sultanate Ep 007: Muttrah Souq

    [iframe style=”border:none” src=”http://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/4568420/height/60/width/650/thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/standard” height=”60″ width=”100%” scrolling=”no” allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] With its narrow alleyways and tiny shops, Muttrah Souq offers shoppers a taste of traditional Omani life. Muttrah Souq quietly rivals other historical…

    August 5, 2016