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Al Mazare of Misfat Al Abriyeen

Al Mazare (المزارع) of Misfat Al Abriyeen (مسفة العبريين) is a mountain oasis at the foothills of Jabal Shams at the Western Hajar Mountains in the Dakhiliyah region of Oman. Al Mazare is actually an oasis deep inside the gorge (or wadi) that the village of Misfat Al Abriyeen is overlooking. We have visited Misfat […]

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Muttrah

All about Muttrah in Muscat, Oman

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Balad Sayt

Balad Sayt (بلد سيت), is a mountain village tucked between the Western Hajar mountains bordering the Dakhiliyah and Batinah regions of Oman, and is part of wilayat Al Rustaq in the South Batinah Governorate. Balad Sayt is located almost half-way through the mountain path connecting Al Hamra to Nakhal/Al Rustaq through Wadi Bani Awf, and […]

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Transportation in Oman

Transportation options for visitors to Oman

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Wadi Al Khoudh

Wadi Al Khoudh (وادي الخوض) is a popular wadi located next to the old Khoudh Village in Muscat. Wadi Al Khoudh is a very popular attraction for Muscat residents to visit, especially lovers of off-road driving and wadi bashing (is that even a term now? ). However, even if you’re not into off-roading, Wadi Al Khoudh is still […]

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Salut Castle and Ruins

Article on the ancient site of Salut in Oman, with archaeological findings thought to date back to the Bronze age!

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Tanuf Ruins

Article about Tanuf Ruins in Nizwa province of Al Dakhiliyah in Oman.

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Al Mudhaireb Village

Post about the village of Al Mudhaireb in Al Sharqiyah region of Oman

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Wadi Bani Awf & Snake Canyon

Wadi Bani Awf (وادي بني عوف), also spelled Wadi Bani Awuf, is a large wadi in wilayat Al Rustaq in the South Batinah Governorate of Oman. The wadi covers a large area with several villages and lots of cool attractions worth visiting, including the well-known Snake Canyon! Wadi Bani Awf offers some of the best […]

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Caving Trip at Salma Plateau – 7th Hole Cave

A while ago completed an amazing adventure in Salma Plateau where we abseiled down 120m into 7th Hole Cave and explored it before climbing back up. We really enjoyed the adventure despite the initial fear and hesitation in doing something totally new and outside your comfort zone. The following is a story of our adventure. Why […]