If you’re like me and enjoy wandering around old villages, check out Oman’s ancient settlements of Ibra and Mudayrib. Ibra is just under two hours from Sur, and Mudayrib is about 10 minutes from Ibra. Below are a few suggestions for visiting both places. Ibra Ibra old city I stumbled across this place while looking…
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Exploring Jebel Shams: Tips for hiking the summit
I’ve hiked Jebel Shams summit twice but struggled the second time. Both times, I did gym workouts and ensured to eat plenty of protein along the way, but I felt like it was my first time hiking when I did it the second time. I even had a minor meltdown with my friend as we…
Breathing, Mindset, and Cold Baths: A wellness experience in Oman
If you’re in Muscat, Oman, and looking for something different on your travels, have you considered participating in a breathing, mindset, and cold bath workshop? I’ve done a cold bath in Oman workshop twice with certified level 2 Wim Hof Method instructor Thomas Kleefeld, and each time, I’ve had more energy and focus. Below, I’ve…
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…
Beyond the Turtles: Exploring the Best of Ras Al Hadd and Ras Al Jinz
Ras Al Hadd and Ras Al Jinz are excellent spots to see the turtles in Oman. But there are a few other places to visit when you’re in this area, and most likely, you will avoid crowds. Here are a few suggested spots for things to do in Ras Al Hadd and Ras Al Jinz,…
Ramadan: The month of fasting
Post updated March 8, 2025