With some spare time I made a quick visit to Isfahan in Iran .
Landing in Shahid Beheshti International Airport at Isfahan it was obvious Continue reading “A flying visit to Isfahan in Iran”
A flying visit to Isfahan in Iran
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Muscat International Airport new Terminal
Muscat Airport new Terminal opened for the first flights on
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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 that the Oman Visa application process is updated – read what needs to be done to apply for an Oman visit visa.
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 guided small group tour
It’s always a pleasure to travel leading a small group tour. Zegrahm Expeditions, acclaimed for their exceptional programs, have included a guided small group tour to Oman & Jordan in their new tour program, lead by me.
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 guided 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’ and the Oman Bradt Guide 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 Continue reading “Oman in Bradt Guide’s 2018 ‘Exceptional Places’”
Holidays in Oman 2018 and 2019
When visiting Oman, public holidays and the weekend are different from those in ‘western’ countries. Read on www.TonyWalsh.me
The weekend is on Continue reading “Holidays in Oman 2018 and 2019”
Oman Budget 2018
Oman has created its 2018 Budget, an increase from 2017 proposed figure of 11.7Billion Omani Rials (30.5BillionUS$appx) to 12.5Billion Omani Rials (32.5BillionUS$appx)an increase of 6.8%. Oman’s GDP is hoped to increase by 3% in 2018.
Income is anticipated to rise Continue reading “Oman Budget 2018”
New UAE and Oman border crossing changes at Al Ain
The Royal Oman Police, who are responsible for all aspects of immigration and emigration from Oman have announced new border facilities affecting UAE and Oman border crossing between Al Buraymi in Oman and Al Ain in the UAE from 18th May 2018.
UAE and Oman border crossing changes
“The Sa’ara border point Continue reading “New UAE and Oman border crossing changes at Al Ain”