Oman

Pros: Beautiful and rugged landscapes, Ancient ruins, Progressive and friendly peoples
Cons: Has room to grow towards modernization

Back in '95 I enjoyed a whirlwind tour of much of the Middle East to include this reclusive little country. I found the people to be very friendly and outgoing, much more so than the Saudi's and Kuwaiti's who tended to be a little more aloof than the...

Pros: gorgeous country with lovely friendly people
Cons: cannot think of anything but the hot summers

Most people do not get much further than Muscat on their first visit to Oman - don't make the same mistake! There are a few things you need to look at and they are all just a short day-trip from Muscat.
By now everybody surely knows about the...

Pros: Scenery, people, atmosphere, castles, bus stops
Cons: Can't think of any...hot summers?

Must sees in Muscat: ~the Grand Mosque - prepare to pick your jaw off the floor many times. (Ladies, hair and arms must be covered, no shorts. Gents, wear trousers not shorts.) ~The Sultan's Armed Forces Museum - you'll have a military escort to ...

Pros: sun, sea, sand, desert and mountains
Cons: - none really

Review Topic:  Overview

Review Topic:  I not only was blessed to visit Oman, I actually lived there for 6 years!. Oman is an oasis in stressed out world. Oman isn't a desert town - it´s a community with an amazing scenery....