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American daredevil free-climbs Taiwan's tallest building

American climber Alex Honnold stunned crowds on Sunday by scaling Taiwan’s tallest building, Taipei 101, without ropes or safety gear, in a dramatic ascent that drew hundreds of spectators to the base of the tower and...

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Al Bir is Rustaq's peaceful retreat away from modern life

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The thrill of creating a new canyon route in Wadi al Bawarid

The thrill of creating a new canyon route in Wadi al Bawarid

Petroglyphs and prime pomegranate farms are highlights of this hidden Jabal Akdhar wadi

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A land that captures the soul

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Made in China? The remarkable tale of Venice's iconic winged lion

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At the Forefront of Oman’s Growing Adventure Scene for Women

At the Forefront of Oman’s Growing Adventure Scene for Women

Istanbul's ferries, a beloved link between two continents

A passenger waits on the Pasabahce ferryboat docked at Kabatas port in Istanbul, on August 21, 2025. For nearly two centuries, the white ferries gliding over the Bosphorus have provided an iconic link for countless passengers travelling between Istanbul's European shores and its Asian side.

Salalah’s Monsoon Magic: The Transformative Power of Khareef

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The 'good people' battling to save Romania's cultural treasures

Tourist enjoy sulfurous thermal water in landscaped swimming pools restored by a group of young architects led by Oana Chirila, next to Cerna riverbed in Baile Herculane on July 29, 2025. With graffiti now covering the crumbling walls of the main thermal baths in one of Europe's oldest spa towns, a group of young architects hopes to restore the picturesque Romanian resort that once attracted emperors after decades of neglect and corruption. - TO GO WITH AFP STORY by Ani SANDU (Photo by Daniel MIHAILESCU / AFP) / TO GO WITH AFP STORY by Ani SANDU

An Unexpected Encounter with Oman’s Marine Wonders: A Lesson in Ethical Wildlife Watching

An Unexpected Encounter with Oman’s Marine Wonders: A Lesson in Ethical Wildlife Watching

Your khareef visit is not complete without stopping by the emerald valleys of Al San

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Go beyond the tourist trail into Sarfait’s majestic seclusion

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Century-old artifacts and discovering the secrets of the National Museum

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How Young Omanis Are Reclaiming Summer’s True Spirit

How Young Omanis Are Reclaiming Summer’s True Spirit

Tourism boom sparks backlash in historic heart of Athens

Tourism boom sparks backlash in historic heart of Athens
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