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Wading through Oman’s incredible wadis

Wading through Oman’s incredible wadis

At the surface level, Oman may seem like another gulf country with unbearably hot summers, dry desert landscape and lots of oil reserves. While that is true, I was positively surprised to discover the other side of Oman – one filled with verdant wadis (aka valleys) , nourished by turquoise water tumbling down the steep slopes. This is the Oman where rock pools, hidden waterfalls and canyons create a playground for the adventurers Getting to these wadis is part of…

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The ultimate road trip across Israel and Palestine | what to do in 2 weeks

The ultimate road trip across Israel and Palestine | what to do in 2 weeks

The Israel and Palestine area is often known as the cradle of human civilization. Although it’s a dream destination for history lovers, this region has a lot more to offer. And a road trip is a great way to experience the region’s diversity at your own pace. I have driven across this region multiple times – sampling not only the historical sites, but also off-beat trails, blissful hot springs, world-class diving and more. In this post, I bring you the…

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Visiting Empty Quarter and world’s tallest sand dune | Liwa Oasis, UAE

Visiting Empty Quarter and world’s tallest sand dune | Liwa Oasis, UAE

If you are a fan of Wilfred Thesiger’s Arabian Sands, photographs from Empty Quarter are sure to bring back vivid images reminiscent of his adventure in this region. Today, visiting Empty Quarter is great weekend trip from Dubai or Abu Dhabi. A great weekend trip from Dubai or Abu Dhabi The world described in Thesiger’s memoirs has now long disappeared. There are no Bedouin nomads crossing these massive dunes. However, a trip to this part of the world is still…

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Hot air ballooning in Luxor, Egypt

Hot air ballooning in Luxor, Egypt

When I decided to travel to Egypt, it was less to know about the history – the pyramids and the pharaohs, but more to witness the unique landscape that this country has to offer, to experience the lifeline of the country- the blue river. The early part of the journey had not disappointed at all – from the city of Cairo to the old mud town of Al-Qasr; from the oases of the west to the amazing white desert.  However,…

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