Tony Walsh – author on Oman & 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“
The Omani Khanjar has just been inscribed on UNESCO’s intangible cultural heritage list. This traditional dagger, a Khanjar, is an important part of
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
Tony Walsh is an Oman travel guide author, photographer and lots more – with forty years+ of travelling in the Arab world and thirty years of experience living and working in Arabia. This is the longer version of the story behind my writings. If you want the short version, it’s here. If you want the … Continue reading “TONY WALSH – Oman Travel Guide Author From New Bond Street to Muscat – and some places in between“
ABOUT TONY WALSH Short Introduction Version Tony Walsh – author ‘Oman’, Bradt Guides 2022 guide to the Sultanate of Oman Tony Walsh is the author of the 2022 Oman guide for Bradt Guides. He lived in Arabia between 1986 & 2016, working primarily in retail and tourism. Since returning to live in England, Tony leads … Continue reading “Tony Walsh – author of Oman guide for Bradt Guides Media sheet“
72dpi & 300dpi author images & Oman guide book cover are at the end of this page. Tony’s bio is below – in 3 text lengths. …—… ABOUT TONY WALSH Short Version Tony Walsh – author ‘Oman’, Bradt Guides 2022 guide to the Sultanate of Oman From 1986 to 2016, Tony lived in Arabia – … Continue reading “Media Page – Tony Walsh – author of Oman guide from Bradt Guides”
Oman’s charms worked their magic on a Small Group Tour of Oman I led through the Sultanate, to delve into some of its well-known and not so well known features. In Muscat we were based at The Chedi
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
Visiting Oman? Read on. Below are the procedures to obtain a visa. You will also want to read the Covid-19 entry requirements for Oman The issuing authority of visas for Oman, the Royal Oman Police have announced that the Oman Visa application process is updated – read what needs to be done to apply for an Oman … Continue reading “OMAN VISA application process is updated changes by Oman’s Royal Oman Police to the tourist visa application process in Oman “
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, the archaeological hill fort, 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 my … Continue reading “SALUT FORT 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 … Continue reading “SHISR THE LOCATION OF UBAR OMAN”
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