Muttrah, the souk of Muscat/Oman
Al Dhalam Souq, as Muscat’s famous bazaar is called in Arabic, is one of the oldest market places in the Arab world. Not surprising, considering that Oman and the port of Muscat in particular where of...
View ArticleMelting on Nizwa’s ‘crowning citadel’/Oman
Have you ever climbed around a castle of gigantic proportions in about 100 degrees? No? You may be close to melting point but if it is a citadel which is the heart of Oman’s history, a monument not...
View ArticleRomantic as can be- sunset trip on a dhow/Oman
I’m in love! With the breathtaking coastline of Muscat. So much so, that my friend Wendy and I took not one but three boat trips along the coast to enjoy ever changing views, stunning rock formations...
View ArticleBait Al Zubair – a mansion turned museum/Muscat
Two strokes of luck were responsible that my friend Wendy and I happened upon this fabulous museum in the Old Town of Muscat. The first was, that we paid attention to the display of leaflets in the...
View ArticleA home from home at the Crowne Plaza/Muscat
A home from home at the Crowne Plaza Muscat Where to stay, that was the question when setting out on my 5 day trip to Oman. Obviously, the capital, Muscat would be the best location as a starting point...
View ArticleThe Dhows of Oman
Ever since I saw the first of these distinctive, historical vessels floating in the waters of the port of Muscat, I wanted to know more about their background. And, of course, I wanted to sail on one...
View ArticleThe colorful dresses of the women of Oman
When I visited the Bait Al Zubair museum in Muscat tow weeks ago, I was already fascinated by the fabulous silver work and the huge collection of jewelry, khanjars and other items which first catch...
View ArticleArt by Nature – Muscat’s stunning coastline
Art by Nature – Muscat’s stunning coastline I have seen some breath taking coastlines during my travels, but Muscat is my absolute favorite. My friend Wendy and I went on no less than three boat trips...
View ArticleGetting (nearly) blown off Oman´s highest mountain
What I had in mind when setting off for a five day trip to Oman last year , was a vacation of nothing more than relax, rest and luxury. I planned on lounging on this fabulous, secluded, private beach...
View ArticleMy favorite boat trips
I love to travel by boat; day trips, night trips, ferries all is welcome. I am not that fond of cruises though because after a while I feel trapped and bored, I even walked off one because I couldn´t...
View ArticleNostalgia for Muscat on a cold day
It´s getting nippy in my new Spanish hometown in Torrevieja on the Costa Blanca, so I went through my pictures of much warmer places and got all nostalgic when I looked at the ones from Oman. And here...
View ArticleMuttrah, the souk of Muscat/Oman
Al Dhalam Souq, as Muscat’s famous bazaar is called in Arabic, is one of the oldest market places in the Arab world. Not surprising, considering that Oman and the port of Muscat in particular where of...
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