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Whatever it is you like about travelling — whether it’s braving a marshy dense jungle, taking photographs of wildlife, exploring tropical saltwater forest or just mainly to escape the city humdrum...

Oman has a terrain so exquisite and so diverse that it can be well explored in whatever manner one desires to. Exploring the hidden off-road trails has always allured adventurers. Be it trekking or...

Nestled amidst the turquoise blue waters that jut into the Strait of Hormuz is the marvel of Arabian Gulf — the Musandam Peninsula. A three-hour ferry ride from Shinas harbour, the journey to this...

The days of Ramadhan are more than just the fasting hours. It is more like a fairy-tale bliss. As the calendar marks the last few days of Ramadhan this year, adults fondly reminisce their childhoods...

During the holy month of Ramadhan, the 3150 km stretch of Oman coastline welcomes a host of locals and expatriates who break their fast after they perform their Magrib prayer highlighting the growing...

Their true origin is a little muddy but there is no denying that glass and clay lanterns have carved a niche for itself during the holy month. A symbol of hope and harmony, here’s a quick look into...

The green turtle and their migration to Oman coast for nesting, has amazed every visitor visiting Ras Al Jinz in Sur. Turtle’s legendary tales, their lifecycle, various species, their affection for...

  Oman’s winter clime has made it a preferred international hub for the migratory avian escaping the icy winters of the northern region. The jet-powered assorted gulls mark their trails across the...

Every Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, the soothing winter sun welcomes nearly 50 trekkers aged between eight and 50 years. Their mission: hike up to capture a stunning view of the capital...

Almost every day and quite often we leave ourselves under the care of a routine schedule making us busy. These ‘busy haloes’ circle the daily irksome path. When questioned — “How was the...