Post on Wadi Tool in Al Sharqiyah region in Oman, which connects all the way to Wadi Dayqah in Qurayat
Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Sohar
The Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Sohar (جامع السلطان قابوس في صحار) is a grand royal mosque in Sohar in Al Batinah region of Oman, that was inaugurated in October 2016. Like all new royal mosques, the Sultan Qaboos Mosque in Sohar is open for non-Muslims to visit free of charge from 8am to 11am Saturday […]
Al-Hazm Castle
Al-Hazm Castle (حصن الحزم) in Rustaq at Batinah region, is one of the most magnificent castles in Oman. It had been under renovation by the Ministry of Tourism for a few years and was recently re-opened to the public with modern electronic guides and exhibits that make a visit to this castle a must-do to anyone […]
Jabal Shams
Information on activities, hiking routes and places to stay at Jabal Shams, the highest mountain Oman.
Al Mazare of Misfat Al Abriyeen
Al Mazare (المزارع) of Misfat Al Abriyeen (مسفاة 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 […]
Muttrah
All about Muttrah in Muscat, Oman
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 […]
Transportation in Oman
Transportation options for visitors to Oman
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 […]
Salut Castle and Ruins
Article on the ancient site of Salut in Oman, with archaeological findings thought to date back to the Bronze age!