knew my trip to the Dhofar region in Oman’s far west would take place outside the annual Khareef (monsoon), but I was nonetheless excited to see all the tourist places in Salalah. What I didn’t...
Eindhoven is a city that might not be on your list when you plan a trip through Europe, with most people visiting other cities in Holland such as Amsterdam, The Hague, or even Rotterdam. It’s...
Looking at a map of the Sultanate might give you the impression that incredible Oman beaches are too numerous to name. In some ways, this would be an accurate assumption—Oman’s entire coastline is beautiful in...
Brilliant Christmas sparkle at The Royal Botanical Gardens Edinburgh! This festival of light is truly beautiful, and I so enjoyed my walk through the enchanted forest of this great historical garden.
The Botanics, as we all...
If you’re searching for things to do in Muscat, you may come across contradictory information. Although there’s plenty of great sightseeing available, both within the city limits of Oman’s capital and just a short drive...
I didn't know I was going to walk Nakasendo Way on this trip to Japan but it was in the cards after all.
“You scared me,” I laughed in the general direction of my roommate, who’d...
As I planned my trip weeks ago, I wasn’t sure whether having a desert camp Oman experience at Wahiba Sands would be worth it. For one, I’d slept in many deserts around the world, and...
We recently discovered Sea Bags, which are weather-friendly bags from folks based in Portland Maine. It's such an appropriate name given that Sea Bags offer bag styles and types that are not only great for travelers...
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