The Ancient Oasis Towns of Oman: A Star Wars Geek/Explorer’s Dream

In this day and age, it’s difficult for a traveler to feel like…

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Women in the Middle East

So – What’s Life REALLY Like for Women in the Middle East?

We’ve all seen women in burqas, niqabs, and abayas on the news — but…

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I’ll Bet Sinbad Never Got This Sick: Life on the High Seas of Oman

Let’s get one thing straight: I am not a seafaring woman. I have a…

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Heaven on Earth: A Hidden Oasis in the Arabian Desert

The French novelist Antoine de Saint-Exupéry once said, “What makes the desert beautiful…

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Bartering for Cows and Goats at the Ancient Cattle Market of Nizwa

In the Middle Eastern country of Oman, in the ancient northern town of…

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How to Haggle Like a Pro … and the Omani Designer Gautier and Kim Kardashian Ripped Off

On the southeast corner of the Arabian Peninsula lies an oasis of calm…

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