Welcome to Marvelous Sur. Whether visiting or living here, we have tours and meetups to take you on. There are chances to go on a farm walk, watch the Dhows being built, head to a museum to learn about traditional Omani items, visit the marina, and enjoy the sunset from the watchtower. Read about the…
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Five restaurants to eat breakfast in Sur, Oman
While visiting Sur, there are a few options for breakfast. One can opt for an Arabic or Indian breakfast. Below is a list of five restaurants to try when you are here. Al Hawash This restaurant, located in the corniche near the main bridge, has excellent views of the lighthouse and dhows. Their Arabic breakfast…
Five things to do in Lima, Peru
If you have a few days in Peru and find yourself in Lima, there are a few things you can check out while you’re here. If limited on time, I think two days is more than enough to cover this city. You can walk around an art district, enjoy a church in the historic area,…
Bait Al Luban offers traditional food and lovely decor
A must-try restaurant Bait Al Luban in Muscat, Oman, offers lovely views of the Muttrah corniche and the Sultan Qaboos Port, options to sit in traditional Omani style on the floor, or if this isn’t your style, you can sit at a table. I have been here a few times, so here are a few…
Experiencing Yemeni Coffee in Dearborn, Michigan
Aromas and Decor The aroma of cinnamon, ground coffee, and cardamom makes it worth the short drive to Qahwah House in Dearborn, Michigan. Immediately walking into the shop, one can’t help but notice the shelves on the walls filled with clay teacups in green and black with white and blue flowers decorated on them, a…
Indoor Rock Climbing in Detroit
Adventure awaits If you are new to indoor climbing, or an experienced climber, check out DYNO Detroit climbing.I have abseiled outdoors but have never tried indoor climbing. What to expect First-timers will have a training session, and one of the staff members will explain the dos the don’ts and have you practice the clip in,…
Discover Oman
Oman is a place where you can explore and wander and have a chance to discover something new. Whether hiking, wandering around villages, or going for a leisurely walk, there is always something to find. Nature alone is one reason to visit here. So if you are ready to wander and see where the path…
Eating Traditional Omani Food at Rozna
Traditional Decor For traditional Omani food, such as Kabuli and Lahab, visit Rozna Restaurant in Muscat. This castle-style restaurant reminds me of Nizwa when walking toward the entrance. With its traditional wooden doors and hanging clay water jugs, not to mention the old Emerald truck sitting outside the gate, this unique style sets the tone…
A stay at a traditional Jordanian hotel
Discovering the unexpected Sometimes when you don’t plan everything on a trip, one discovery can make it one of the highlights of your holiday. I wanted to visit the Dana Nature Reserve in Jordan, one of the country’s largest reserves. It is 325 kilometers of mountains, wadis, and several hiking trails. I arrived in Dana…