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Oman travel guides — Muscat's Mutrah souk, Wadi Shab swimming caves, Jebel Akhdar mountain villages, the Empty Quarter's red dunes and our family road trip itineraries through one of the safest, most welcoming countries on the Arabian Peninsula.

Wahiba Sands: Christmas in the Oman Desert

Wahiba Sands: Christmas in the Oman Desert

Christmas Eve on top of a sand dune, Christmas morning with a camel and a stuck car — spending the holidays in Oman's Wahiba Sands with the kids.

Oman's Wadis: Tiwi, Shab & Bani Khalid — A Family Swimming & Hiking Guide

Oman's Wadis: Tiwi, Shab & Bani Khalid — A Family Swimming & Hiking Guide

Turquoise pools, hidden waterfalls, chain-assisted scrambles through narrow canyons — exploring Oman's wadis with the family was the photographic highlight of our road trip.

Mountains & Heritage: Bahlā', Jebel Akhdar, Nizwá & Oman's Grand Mosque

Mountains & Heritage: Bahlā', Jebel Akhdar, Nizwá & Oman's Grand Mosque

Ancient mud-brick forts, palm-filled oasis villages at the foot of cliffs, canyon viewpoints at 2,000 metres, and one of the most beautiful mosques on Earth.

Terraced mountain valley with an ancient village on the Jebel Akhdar plateau — interior Oman

Oman Family Road Trip: 2 Weeks from Mountains to Desert to Sea

Two weeks driving across Oman with the family over the holidays: ancient forts, desert camps, turquoise wadis, and one of the most stunning mosques on Earth.

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