Desert dreams instead of deserted dreams? Oman has them starting right away in doubles. Whenever tour operators (rightly) praise the world’s largest sand desert – the Rub al-Khali in the southwest of the country – the sediment grains in the eastern sandbox rub their pupils melancholically. For the often unrecognized beauty in the east of…
If you put your folding rule along Oman’s east coast without coming into contact with the waters of the Arabian Sea, you will see that the city of Mirbat in Oman is quietly stealing into the “exclusion zone” ocean. As the crow flies, it forms a tangent with the village of Lakabi, leaving Ras Madrakah…
Lela’s Preface I am often asked how I could live in an Islamic country like Oman. Wouldn’t it be difficult for me as a woman there because of religion? Again and again, and I am happy about,I have to explain that in Oman empathy, altruism and respect are the most important values in society. Why…
Have you ever thought about what exactly it is that gives a face to the magic of the Orient? Perhaps these thoughts will cause bubbles to pop up in your mind’s eye, reflecting your dust-covered children’s book dreams. Use your newfound wisdom as an adult that even children’s books come with a large dose of…
“Where is this Oman?” I am asked this quite often and the first reactions to my answer are quite surprising, if not a little horrified. The country, from which according to legend the famous seafarer Sinbad originated, is located together with Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the Emirates on the Arabian Peninsula directly on the Arabian…
My 17 tips for Oman explorers For those seeking more than an overview and needing further details, links to more detailed articles can be found in the subsections. Where is Oman located? Oman is located at the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula on the Arabian Sea. The capital Muscat is located about 5300km away…
