Oman Articles

Arabian Enclaves and Counter-Enclaves – United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Rolf Palmberg does not find it easy to locate an enclave in the United Arab Emirates, or does he?

Transatlantic Tales – From India to North America

Vasudev Murthy recalls how difficult it was in the old days to travel to the United States.

Stargazing – Oman

Ton van den Broek learns of the graciousness of the Omani and the stupidity of wandering around the desert in the dark.

Oman Travel Facts

The Basics
Country: Oman

Where is it?: Oman is in the Middle East, bordering the Arabian Sea, Gulf of Oman, and Persian Gulf, between Yemen and UAE.

Why do people go here?: Few tourists visit Oman – it has been closed off and quiet to the rest of the world for years. This [...]