Tulips under a male Date Palm, just off Kensington High Street in London,
set the tone for a mix of Continue reading “Arabia at the London Book Fair 2018”
Arabia at the London Book Fair 2018
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London Book Fair 2018
The offer for me to fill the vacant Presidential seat naturally got turned down,
though I guess the new book by Bill Clinton and James Patterson ‘The President is Missing’ will Continue reading “London Book Fair 2018”
Talk by Stuart Laing on Tippu Tip
It was a day for me of, amongst other things, an East African experience. Passing through the British Museum on my way to a talk at SOAS; Zanzibari artefacts seemed to call out ‘ look at me’.
One was very familiar as the Continue reading “Talk by Stuart Laing on Tippu Tip”
A flying visit to Isfahan
With a few days free I flew from Sharjah in the UAE to Isfahan in Iran.
Landing in Shahid Beheshti International Airport at Isfahan it was obvious Continue reading “A flying visit to Isfahan”
Muscat International Airport new Terminal
Muscat International Airport opened its new terminal for the first flights on
Continue reading “Muscat International Airport new Terminal”
Pilgrimage to Walsingham with Jasper Jacob
East of King’s Lynn we travelled along the coast
which leads to numerous Continue reading “Pilgrimage to Walsingham with Jasper Jacob”
Cambridge and King’s Lynn England
After all the snow and freezing weather, it was great to travel up to Cambridge and King’s Lynn.
Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge re-opened in early Continue reading “Cambridge and King’s Lynn England”
Shangri La in Muscat repositions its hotels branding
Omans first resort, and possibly most successful hotel property, is on the verge of being ‘repositioned’
regarding its Branding. The Shangri-la Barr Al Jissa Resort and Spa is probably the key hotel in Oman, and Continue reading “Shangri La in Muscat repositions its hotels branding”
Oman Visa application process is updated
Visiting Oman? Read on…
The issuing authority of visas for Oman, the Royal Oman Police, have announced important changes of how visas can be applied for.
Initial newspaper reports on Feb 18th gave Continue reading “Oman Visa application process is updated”
Oman Taxi Charges revised
Oman’s government-owned Mwasalat Taxis service has announced new reduced charges from 1st February 2018 and new Taxi airport charges from 18th February. Continue reading “Oman Taxi Charges revised”
Omans new Vehicle and Traffic regulations
Oman introduces a number of changes to road and driving regulations from 1st March 2018.
Notable is the introduction of Continue reading “Omans new Vehicle and Traffic regulations”
Oman & Jordan small group tour
It’s always a pleasure to travel leading a small group tour. Zegrahm Expeditions, acclaimed for their exceptional programs, will include both Oman and Jordan together in their guided small group tours.
The size of the group enables us to organise experiences that may not be available for an individual traveller. However, a small group usually does allow flexibility to Continue reading “Oman & Jordan small group tour”
Muscat Airport Opening Date Set
The opening date for commercial operations of the new passenger Terminal at Muscat International Airport has been set
Oman Taxi services – new regulations
Oman’s Ministry of Transport and Communications have said that all Taxis (including the original Orange and White unmetered ones) will soon have fares set by the appropriate government authority . The Ministry intends to study supply & demand and operational costs, throughout the Sultanate.
Its reported vehicles should have a tracking system, presumably
a GPS based one, along with a navigation system, perhaps Continue reading “Oman Taxi services – new regulations”
Oman in Bradt Guide’s 2018 ‘Exceptional Places’
Oman has been included in Bradt Guide’s 2018 ‘Exceptional Places’.
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 Continue reading “Oman in Bradt Guide’s 2018 ‘Exceptional Places’”