Tony Walsh – author & tours through Arabia
Do you live in Oman? Would you like a great price on the book ‘Walking through History’? Its all about Oman’s 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Bat, Al Ayn and Al Kutm; Bahla; 5 Aflaj Systems and the Land of Frankincense. Filled with unique colour images and well researched information – this is the first … Continue reading “Special Offer on Oman UNESCO Book ready to launch on February 14“
Qalhat in Oman, 22kms north-west of the port town of Sur is Oman’s latest UNESCO World Heritage Site, following from the announcement of Al Ahsa in Saudi Arabia. Qalhat is an
Oman has just had three new listings added to UNESCOs Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity inscriptions; adding to the existing four cultural listings. Serving Arabic coffee is an important aspect of hospitality in Arab societies and is a tradition that dates back many centuries. It is considered a ceremonial act of generosity. Naturally the
Tour of Oman 2019 starts on 16th February, with 18 teams including Astana from Kazakhstan, whose Alexey Lutsenko won the race in 2018. This is the
There are lots of Eid Events in Oman (cultural, family oriented and a horse event) this August 2018 – check them out and some places to see when you visit each. 22nd August 2nd Day of Eid 16:00 – onwards; SUR – N’ama Beach Sur with its 2 forts
In north-western Oman are the ancient tombs and monuments associated with the UNESCO sites of Bat, Al Ayn and Al Khutm. UNESCO’s International Council on Monuments and Sites describes Bat as ‘the most complete and best-known site of the 3rd millennium BC’. The sites were inscribed
With its 2.5 million date palms, Al-Ahsa Oasis is the largest oasis in the world, its now a Saudi Arabia UNESCO site. The town has a portfolio
It’s always a pleasure to travel leading a small group tour. Zegrahm Expeditions, acclaimed for their exceptional programs, have included a guided Jordan and Oman Small Group Tour in their new tour program, lead by me. The size of this Oman & Jordan escorted tour enables us to organise experiences that may not be available for an … Continue reading “Jordan and Oman Small Group Tour exploring these two ancient monarchies“
Oman has been included in Bradt Guide’s 2018 ‘Exceptional Places’ and the Bradt Guide to Oman is now available worldwide. This annual listing is a recommendation of those countries, cities or regions that Bradt, the award-winning guidebook publisher, feels should be visited. This year’s exceptional places include
Salut, Bahla Oman the archaeological site is some 26km southwest of Bahla in northern Oman. It may well turn out to be at the centre of the most important Oman archaeology site. However, it’s hardly known and is, at the moment, not ‘open’ for casual visits. If entry is permitted I have included it in … Continue reading “SALUT, BAHLA OMAN Archaeological Site near Bisya is well worth visiting – if its made possible by the Oman government“
Over 170kms by road north of Salalah is Shisr, an unremarkable settlement on the edge of the Empty Quarter Rub’ Al Khali in southern Oman. It, however, gained fame as the site of Ubar Oman – (the Oman Government prefers the term Wabar which appears to be the name used locally). The archaeological re-discovery achieved front pages
June though its mid-summer is often not as searing as May, though that’s often because the rise in humidity also drops the temperature so Oman’s Top 5 to do June takes that into account. This year June is the month of Ramadhan when many hotels offer special meals after dusk. So here are the top 5 … Continue reading “Oman’s Top 5 to do June”
On the seventh day of Christmas head for the heights. At 1800 meters above the Sea of Oman are the spectacular pre-historic
Flying down to Salalah after visiting northern Oman our group from Steppes Travel have been visiting some of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Oman. Some of the group enjoyed
18 April is World Heritage Day. In the far south of Oman are the sites under the UNESCO citation Land of Frankincense. The Frankincense Tree itself can be found in places scattered throughout the Dhofar Mountains, including here at Wadi Dawkah, the UNESCO WHS.