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HIKING EXPEDITION TO UMQ BIR

It was the Saturday of last week when four friends of mine and I went to Umq Bir, a small hamlet nestled in a huge 'amphitheatre' at the source of Wadi Tiwi in the mountains at around 1,000 metre altitude. The...

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Spare the bear: Sculpture of Spain’s rifle-wielding ex-king puzzles onlookers

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Author and world traveller Namu hopes Oman retains its uniqueness

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Include Kumzar on your summer bucket list

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A traveler’s guide to tipping in a changed world

In the age of tip fatigue, many travelers are bewildered by how much to tip in hotels and restaurants and on guided tours. (Nadia Hafid/The New York Times)

Looking for the best deal on airfares? Consider a price freeze

A board displays arrivals at the airport in Seville, Spain, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. (Laura Leon/The New York Times)

Escape to these five beaches for Eid holidays

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Up for a long drive this Eid? Consider visiting Wadi Nakheel

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Enjoy city hikes at night even during summer

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Nile-side Egypt town heralds spring with pungent delicacy

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Save this three-day itinerary for your visit to Oman during the Eid holiday

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Map out your Eid holiday with these recommended activities

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Booking the Paris Olympics for 2024? What You Need to Know.

A barge traverses the Seine near the Louvre at sunrise in Paris, Oct. 26, 2022. (James Hill/The New York Times)

Squeeze these four desert adventures into your itinerary before the winter season ends

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Versailles and Forbidden City to hold France-China exhibition

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What you need to know about turbulence

Recent research indicates that air turbulence is rising and that this change is sparked by climate change, specifically elevated carbon dioxide emissions affecting air currents. (Simoul Alva/The New York Times)
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