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An oasis embraced by golden dunes

By Maryam al ShuaibiAl Hawiyah is a very small village which is located in Bidiyah in the Al Sharqiyah North Governorate. Al Hawiyah in Arabic means a place surrounded by sand dunes from all the four sides. This small...

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How to pick up the local language before you go

Speaking — even trying to speak — a language will help open doors on your next trip, and achieving a “survival level” might be easier than you think. (Weston Wei/The New York Times)

Ayn Hamran: A tranquil green retreat just outside Salalah

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The Quest to Conquer 50,000 Kilometres Without Engines

The Quest to Conquer 50,000 Kilometres Without Engines

How to fly long-haul with a baby

A little planning and a few handy tricks might make the daunting task of flying with a baby less stressful. (Weston Wei/The New York Times)

Dhofar’s Hidden Natural Wonders: A Guide to Salalah’s Best Kept Secrets

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G. Bissau's Bijagos archipelago added to UNESCO World Heritage list

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The Seasonal Spectacle of the Socotra Cormorant in Musandam

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When a young Omani decides to hitchhike across continents

When a young Omani decides to hitchhike across continents

The Changing Face of Ashkarah

The Changing Face of Ashkarah

Exploring Khor Najd and Musandam: Oman’s Rising Coastal Treasure

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A Challenging Cross-Country Trek in Wadi Al Aa’la

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How to avoid flight cancellations and delays

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Experience Nizwa After Dark: How Oman’s Historic City Became a Summer Evening Escape

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CNN host marks milestone amidst Oman’s wonders

Richard Quest explores Majlis al Jinn in Quriyat, at an elevation of 1,380 m

How Paris’s Seine River keeps the Louvre cool in summer

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