
On its last day Continue reading “Tour of Oman”
Tony Walsh – author & tours through Arabia
from the Shangri-la to Muttrah
On its last day Continue reading “Tour of Oman”
for a different Honeymoon
Spending a night in the desert during a holiday in Oman with the stars sparkling overhead is a memorable experience; especially if the afternoon arrival and morning departure is a trek by Camel .
Then onto a second night in a traditional Bedouin tent – with a very traditional musical accompaniment during dinner.
attended a lecture hosted by the Oman Ministry of Tourism
It was nice to be able to attend a presentation by Professor Ross Dowling.
Organised by the Oman Ministry of Tourism it was designed to give an overview about ‘Enhancing Visitor Experiences’ for Omani Tour Guides
from Salalah to Dubai
This time next year I should be on board the MS Island Sky for a wonderful cruise from Salalah along Oman’s coast and on up to Sir bani Yas in Abu Dhabi – plenty of subjects for talks.
Its 10 years since I first stepped on board a ship as cruise lecturer. This was also with Nobel Caledonia’s Shearwater when it undertook their first Gulf Cruise in 2000 – we ventured from Muscat up to Bahrain .
Cruising in the Gulf has become more popular since then – warm winter sun might be a factor! But the Island Sky will go where other ships cannot reach and add in spectacular scenery, extraordinary birdlife along the coast, the historical monuments in Oman and of course the fabulous Omani’s themselves and it should again be a journey to remember.
and his company’s work in Muscat
Jan Gehl, whose company is advising Oman’s Muscat Municipality, gave a talk last night on creating people friendly cities.
He gave examples of New York’s Broadway being pedestrianized, and how Melbourne in Australia moved away from being a ‘DoughNut’ city (one with an empty hole at its core) into a vibrant people oriented city.
The new Chairman of Muscat Municipality seems to be keen on creating a city where vehicles are given less priority and pedestrians and cyclists more (as I live in one of the more walkable areas of Muscat and have cycled round it for over two decades that emphasis will be great)
You must be logged in to post a comment.