I always enjoy exploring old villages in Oman and wandering around, looking at old mud homes, filaj irrigation systems, and lush date trees on farms. There’s also something very peaceful about the feeling that you’ve stepped back in time. This is the feeling when visiting Suroor Village Heritage Trail. If you’re up for a drive…
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Oman’s Cultural Triangle: Birkat Al Mouz, Misfat Al Arbiyyin, and Nizwa
There are numerous sites to visit in Oman. Three places come to mind when you have time to discover more than Muscat. Whether you get lost in a traditional village or learn about Omani history at a museum, below are three places to explore Oman’s cultural triangle. Get lost in Birkat Al Mouz, Misfat Al…
How to explore Fanja, Oman
One place that pleasantly surprised me was Fanja, about a 50-minute drive from Wadi Kabir. On the way to Jebel Shams, I once stopped at the souq and decided several years later to see what else was there. It was more than I expected, including a nice wadi walk, the fort, the souq, and a…