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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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From Al Hoota to Al Fallahi: An Unforgettable Caving Adventure in Oman

From Al Hoota to Al Fallahi: An Unforgettable Caving Adventure in Oman

Walking for Hope: Mike Metzger’s Journey Across the Desert to Yemen

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Stories of Struggle and Surrender

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Wakan’s blossoms: A yearly attraction that weaves itself to the fabric of community’s identity

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Traveling abroad? If you’re paying with dollars, your trip is on sale

The dollars strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers. (Yannik Saal/The New York Times)

The Magan Civilisation: A glimpse into ancient trade and culture

The Magan Civilisation: A glimpse into ancient trade and culture

The emerging trend of seeing Oman through motorcycle adventure

The emerging trend of seeing Oman through motorcycle adventure

A Journey Through the Rimal Al Sharqiya: The legacy of Obeid al Wahibi and his son Abdullah

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Nepal community fights to save sacred forests from cable cars

In this photograph taken on February 3, 2025, people ride cable cars over the Chandragiri hilltop, on outskirts of Kathmandu. They appear tranquil when soaring above Himalayan forests, but a string of cable car projects in Nepal have sparked violent protests with locals saying environmental protection should trump tourism development. (Photo by Prakash MATHEMA / AFP)

Award-winning film spotlights Oman as a prime location for kitesurfing

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‘The White Lotus’ Is Coming to Thailand. So Are the Tourists.

‘The White Lotus’ Is Coming to Thailand. So Are the Tourists.

From Musandam to Svalbard: A journey between extremes

Snowmobiles getting ready to roll

Abseiling down the thrilling high drop of Wadi Dayqah

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How to travel with babies and toddlers

Flexibility and preparation are key when taking young children on a trip, so is choosing the right place to stay and keeping your expectations reasonable. (Weston Wei/The New York Times)

Considering a camping adventure? The Sugar Dunes shouldn’t be missed

Considering a camping adventure? The Sugar Dunes shouldn’t be missed
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