Middle East
One Week in Oman: A Road Trip Itinerary Guide Updated March 2023, One Week In Oman Road Trip was originally written in July 2017 What if I told you it’s totally possible to do an epic one week trip in Oman? Trying to squeeze in as much of Oman as you can on your all-too-short holiday …
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The Ultimate Oman Travel Guide Updated March 2023, The Ultimate Oman Travel Guide was originally written in April 2018 Oh Oman, the gem of the Arabian Peninsula. Easy to travel, overwhelmingly safe, absolutely beautiful sceneries, and a strong culture. Oman is often overlooked by most travelers to the region who typically head to more glitzy destinations …
Visiting Bimmah Sinkhole, Oman: Everything You Need To Know Updated March 2023, Visiting Bimmah Sinkhole was originally written in February 2020 Bimmah Sinkhole is one of the most beautiful natural pools in the world (in my opinion), located in Oman, just an hour-and-a-half drive south of the capital, Muscat. If you have your own transport, visiting …
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Hormuz Island: A Guide To Iran’s Rainbow Island Updated March 2023, The Hormuz Island Travel Guide was originally written in July 2019 Welcome to the unusual and beautiful Hormuz Island, located in Iran’s Persian Gulf region. It seems that many forget or often overlook Iran’s gulf islands when planning trips to Iran. Truth be told, Hormuz …
How to get to Socotra Updated March 2023, How to get to Socotra was originally written in May 2019 Likely, the most asked question I receive from readers or people on social media is, “how do I get to Socotra?“. Since 2019, I have been taking groups to explore Socotra alongside a local operator. I first …
10 Days in Socotra: The Most Alien Looking Place on Earth Updated March 2023, 10 Days In Socotra was originally written in June 2017 The island you have to see to believe, an island like nowhere else. This is Socotra Socotra is an out-of-this-world island sitting within the four-island Socotra Archipelago in the Arabian Sea. The island …
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This post was written in partnership with OceanAir Travels Visiting Historic Dubai on a Heritage House Tour Updated March 2023, Visiting Historic Dubai was originally published in May 2021 If you’re wanting to learn more about some of Dubai’s history before its rise to opulent metropolis while getting to experience Emirati cuisine and view its …
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This post was written in partnership with OceanAir Travels. Taking a Dubai Desert Tour, Everything you need to know Updated March 2023, Taking a Dubai Desert Tour, Everything you need to know was originally published in May 2021 Looking for a quick escape from the glitz of Dubai? I definitely was when I was planning …
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Visiting the Malwiya Tower & Grand Mosque in Samarra, Iraq Updated February 2023, Visiting the Malwiya Tower & Grand Mosque in Samarra, Iraq was originally published in August 2022 The spiraling Malwiya Minaret is one of Iraq’s most recognizable and iconic buildings, rising 52 meters above the city of Samarra and offering sweeping views of …
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How to get to Kandovan, Iran Updated February 2023, How to get to Kandovan, Iran was originally written in July 2019 Kandovan is like a mini Cappadocia with cave homes built into jagged volcanic rock (Ha! I’m literally just repeating what everyone else says here despite never having been to Cappadocia, and we may as well …