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Relive The 90’s Of Dubai for Just $249

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You probably read the title and thought that I had a time machine ready to deployed to take you for a ride with Michael J. Fox. Truth is, I don’t have a time machines nor the means to make one. What I do know is that it does not take much to relive the pre-glamour life of modern  day Dubai. If you have ever ventured to the Tiffany’s of Arabia you could tell that it lacks much of the culture or the touch of an Arabian getaway experience. What was once a gem of the desert now has now been … Continue reading Relive The 90’s Of Dubai for Just $249

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Why Muscat, Oman Is The Safest Tourist Destination This Summer

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The Fourth Safest Country In The World.. Or so according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). The way I see it there is nothing safe about getting in diet for summer only to be barricaded by 3 pounds of Halwa (Omani desert), 6 pieces of Mandazi and 4 plates of Mendi at family functions. Bold move visiting if you have any chance of realizing you freshmen year of college dream of having a 6 pack by summer. Asides from making you abandon your childhood dream of starring at the next installment of Baywatch Oman is incredibly safe country to visit. … Continue reading Why Muscat, Oman Is The Safest Tourist Destination This Summer

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You’d Be Surprised At How Safe Oman Is

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Is Oman safe? That is usually the question that comes on people’s mind when determine whether to make the flight to a middle eastern country. Given the current situation portrayed on the media it’s for a warranted reason. Especially when it comes to a country like Oman where lack of global presence makes for more skepticism. How Safe Is Oman? Having lived in the capital city, Muscat, for 18 years I can assure that I have never felt safer anywhere else aside from my semester abroad in Rome. I didn’t realize how much of a blessing this was till I … Continue reading You’d Be Surprised At How Safe Oman Is

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When Is The Best Time To Visit Oman

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As you would probably expect the Middle East is practically a desert where civilizations spawn upon. The idea of camels and desert sand fill the minds of those of you about to visit but be ready for a reality that’s no different that you’re used to! Oman is very interesting because of very unique colonization history dating back to the Portuguese, British and ottoman empire. The capital city is very westernized while anywhere from 30 minute to and hour in an direction far off and you would either be in the mountains or the desert-both of which have a lot … Continue reading When Is The Best Time To Visit Oman

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Weekend Getaway in Muscat

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There are plenty of things you can do during a weekend in Muscat. There are lots of things to do if you know what you are doing. From waking up to watching turtles hatch their eggs at Sur’s Ras il-Jinz to basking under the sun at the Millennium resort in Musanah. If you are here on transit or just driving down from the UAE. Here is a weekend getaway for those who like beach and fun! Millennium Resort Millennium resort Musanaah is one hour away from muscat in an area providing private beaches and unspoiled marina scenery.  It is a … Continue reading Weekend Getaway in Muscat