Browsing the exotic markets, bazaars and souks of the world it’s easy for the imagination to go wild in these alien environments. The stalls are often filled with unfamiliar items, especially the weird and wonderful fruit and vegetables often displayed. Colourful and oddly shaped they could easily be straight off the set of a science [...]
Tag Archives: Oman
Postcard from Oman; Favourite Destinations Photo Series
Returning to the Sultanate of Oman was an especially pleasing experience as first time around there was little opportunity to visit beyond Salalah. It was pleasant to discover a diverse and beautiful country with an authentic culture and friendly people. The capital of Muscat is a mix of the modern and the traditional. The Sultan [...]
Travel Tips; Best of 2012, Inspiration for 2013
It is the time of year when we all reflect on the past year, has it been successful, did we achieve our goals, what can be improved and perhaps pass on some travel tips. As a traveller my year was blessed with many great experiences and plenty of opportunities to indulge my passions for travelling, [...]
Postcards from fishermen “Coming Home”
The sun has often slowly slid from the sky and the inky blackness of night is already shrouding the fishing port when the last fishermen and their boats arrive home. Long days spent at sea working with small nets or long-lines hoping to catch enough fish to feed families and maybe even sell to local [...]
The Joy of Souks
Browsing souqs (souks) whether in Morocco, Egypt or in Oman is always a fascinating experience. They are entirely different from western markets, hives of activity where haggling is usually not only encouraged but expected. Often bustling, especially in popular tourist destinations where visiting a souq is one of the one of the highlights of the [...]
Postcard from Oman, A Mosque with a little Muscle
Oman is one of my favourite destinations, it is such an authentic country with a friendly people, that always seem to make visitors feel welcome. There is plenty of interest in the main city, Muscat. The cool souks offer a relaxed shopping experience without the hassle of other similar city markets. The Grand Mosque is [...]
Postcards from Oman, Festival of Games
The Muscat Festival of Oman Culture provides some insight into the nomadic lives of the original tribes which roamed freely through the country. Pitching tents in the drifting sands of the deserts, keeping camels, goats and horses, practicing skills and cooking in the traditional manner. My favourite displays however were the ones which showed children [...]
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