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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 safe are helicopter tours?

Helicopter tours, popular among sightseers in destinations like New York, have drawn scrutiny over how they are regulated. — The New York Times

Hot summer makes Jabal Hatt the perfect mountain retreat

Hot summer makes Jabal Hatt the perfect mountain retreat

Discovering more canyons, petroglyphs and summits around Al Bawarid

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Rules for portable batteries on planes are changing

A passenger walks through the terminal near Southwest planes at Dallas Love Field in Dallas, Texas, Nov. 15, 2024. (Desiree Rios/The New York Times)

Wrapping Up Your Oman Adventure: The Best Souvenirs to Take Home

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How to travel without a phone

Leaving your phone at home might seem daunting, but it can result in a deeper connection to a place and more authentic interactions with locals. (Weston Wei/The New York Times)

Your next Airbnb may include room service

A cooking class at Tamales Madre, in Mexico City, is part of Airbnb Experiences.

Marsis: Masirah’s Sanctuary of Wings

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What makes Al Amerat’s Al Mumiyan Cave intriguing as a geological formation

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Wadi Hopping: Five Natural Water Parks To Explore This Summer

Wadi Hopping: Five Natural Water Parks To Explore This Summer

Exploring the Unknown: An Epic Canyoning Adventure in Oman

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Flying with a child on your lap? You might want to reconsider

Khadija Zaidi-Rashid at a playground with her family in Centreville, Va., March 21, 2025. (Caroline Gutman/The New York Times)

Belarus: Hospitality Without Borders

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Blue Glow, Hidden Danger: Oman’s Battle with Algal Blooms

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Traditional culture, fancy dress meet at Hong Kong's raucous bun festival

A child participates in the "Piu Sik" parade on the island of Cheung Chau during its annual Bun festival in Hong Kong on May 5, 2025. (Photo by Peter PARKS / AFP)
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