geography

8 places you won’t believe are in the Middle East

The Middle East has been heavily stereotyped and romanticised over the years. Stories of conflict, violence and religious extremism have bombarded the western media in recent decades, shaping a narrow view of the Middle East and its people. The following list contains 8 incredible places that shatter the traditional stereotypes and showcase the remarkable diversity of the Middle East.

5 Reasons To Visit Salalah, Oman

Salalah is the largest city of the Dhofar governorate of Oman, known to many as the ‘Land of Frankincense’. In this post, we’ll lay out 5 reasons why we think you should visit Salalah, including some of the best things to do and beautiful places to visit.

From Rocks To Agriculture – The Ingenuity Of The Omani Aflaj System

By Tone Delin Indrelid I can’t help but wonder what it must have been like…