I’m a British expat who has been living in Oman since September 2019. I present a show on Hi FM Radio on weekdays from 4-7 pm. When I’m not in the studio, you will either find me reading a book or hiking.
I truly love Oman; the community spirit is so welcoming and contagious; and I generally think I am a nicer person after mixing with Omanis and fellow expats who have been so kind to me during my time here. I feel very safe here, and I am proud to call it my home. When my Mum came to visit, she was so shocked and confused that we were just leaving our bags unattended at Wadi Shab and that no one stole anything, sadly, that wouldn’t be the case in my home country.
Anyone who has truly experienced the nature of Oman will fall in love with it. In my time here, I’ve been on plenty of trips, and this appreciation for nature will happen whether you are checking out the views on the balcony walk in Jabal Shams or if you’re swimming up the quiet, glistening, beautiful pools at Wadi Hoquain.
Farther down south, the magical greenery of Salalah is so unique that the khareef season has become a full-blown attraction. If you’re coming here between June to September, you can’t miss what it has to offer including the beautiful Ayn Athum and other waterfalls that pepper the landscape.
For those new to the country, if you’re looking for a remote location off the beaten track and you fancy a swim in Wadi, there is a smaller, quieter wadi, very close to the famous Sa’al steps, not far from Muscat. I don’t even know its name, as it’s not written on a map, but I have been multiple times and thoroughly enjoyed it. There are little fish who can give you a little foot spa as they nibble on your feet, a rope that you can attempt to climb, and some goats to cheer you on as you plunge into the water.
Many of the expats who came to Oman for work may have originally planned to stay here for a short time. Oman has a way of creeping up on you and tugging into your heartstrings that just like me, five years later, is still here.
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