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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...

Greek dance historian Prof Dr Alkis Raftis presently heads the International Dance Council (CID) at UNESCO, Paris. Considered a leading authority on dance in Greece, he is well-known for his books on...

[gallery columns="4" link="file" ids="447031,447027,447026,447016"] Liju Cherian UNSETTLED and nostalgic from her recent visit to the Sultanate, Linda Hawkins from Wairoa, New Zealand’s North...

During weekends, tourists and visitors may chance upon a blonde with a backpack carrying a ‘reliable partner.’ With a Canon 5D Mark and sports cloths, she can be seen treading along Muttrah sea...

Sitting in the desert sand The smell of fresh khawa A warm hospitality from the Bedouin A bowl foaming fresh camel milk The sun is red The wind leaves the sand alone... This poem titled...

A photo must possess great composition, detail and lighting. Abdul Azeez Pulikkool’s picture of two Omani brothers playing against the background of fireworks during the Muscat Festival at Al Amerat...

HOW about a true Omani hospitality under the stars? It’s a scene straight from the Arabian nights with celebration of food, music, stars, culture including fashion, arts and crafts. Welcome to...