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Liju Cherian - Pictures by Nuno Lobito - HIS pictures speak for themselves and he breathes photography. Nuno Lobito, the world famous Portuguese travel photographer, is now in Oman. Having...

AN environmental protection officer from Cranbrook, British Columbia, was overwhelmed after his visit to the Al Wusta Wildlife Reserve. Ross Blake admits having a life time experience at the wildlife...

No goal was ever met without a little sweat, especially in Oman. Heather informs that climbing higher over the Al Amerat Hill, flagged off the winter season in November and is the best way to be...

For Samuel Sommerhalder, the Sultanate represents a land of contrasts. A Swiss travel enthusiast he says ‘magical’ Oman is not in vain. Amazed by the minimalistic magic of Oman, Samuel says the...

FOR Fairus Husain, quilling or paper filigree comes at ease. A self-taught artist, she uses paper as a medium comprising of colours, texture to come out with decorative designs. Passionate about art...

Dandelions, lupines, sunflowers, poppies and nature enchant this amateur artiste. Ukrainian Olga Velikaya paints the world not the way she sees, but the way she feels it. Very often her perception of...

It was the coming together of Oman and Provence, a region in southeastern France. The ‘Journey to Provence’ set the stage for a gastronomic union which linked two different countries. Michelin...

Torbjørn C Pedersen, a Danish Red Cross Goodwill Ambassador, is travelling since 2013 without a break and planes. He travels around the world by road and sea. If he succeeds, the Dane will be the...

DO you know that Joe’s Point at Aseelah (about 40 minutes south of Ras al Hadd) is often referred to in ‘list of the best unknown waves’ in the world. A general view is that there are no waves...

A single Nigerian based in the US is bitten by a travel bug. She loves to explore the world and share her experiences. Victoria Alao quit cushy jobs to plunge full-time into travelling and her...

Are you an avid traveller who has been to over 50 countries? Then you are eligible to join The Traveler’s PhD, an online group of travel bugs. The Traveler’s PhD founder Sarah Nicole Groen is on a...

Next time you sip a soft drink or juice at a hotel or resort in Oman do not be surprised if there is metallic straws or stirrers instead of the usual plastic ones. Days of plastic straws, cutlery,...

For Amira Khouildi art is where the heart is. Her work largely showcases the beauty of Tunisia, her home country, with blue azure colours. This is one of the reasons why most of her paintings splash...

Barbara Alessi of Extra Divers Oman says Oman has great diving spots because of its unique location and is finally starting to be considered as a ‘top-dive-destination from worldwide scuba...

At the crack of dawn, a group of youngsters from Muscat hit the road to Sinaw. Two sign boards, Harat al Nizar and Jarnan Cave, caught their attention. They were on a photo walk to Oman’s busiest...

Graziella, Sophie, Sophia, and Sarah are all first-time French visitors who were in Muscat during a recent visit of the Congress of Selectour, France’s leading network of independent travel...

AN English teacher in Suhar is on a travelling spree. Her mantra is travel slowly, explore further and experience more. An intriguing writer, photographer and an explorer, sprightly Jenny Singleton is...

A Krakow-based Polish travel expert accidentally discovered pictures of the lush, green landscape online. Ten years ago, it seemed a top fancy place for Marta who started searching for some...

HOW about a home with a cozy coffee table decor or decorate with flowers and curios. Now, a home with a Middle Eastern influence is not far to seek. The Middle Eastern influences are a combination of...

THE best decision Tahnia Hafeez, a British expatriate, made during her family holiday was deciding to travel to the Sultanate. Impressed during her first visit, this Secondary School Science teacher...