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Gallivanting in Mathura-Vrindavan
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Gallivanting in Mathura-Vrindavan

WannabemavenDecember 24, 2015

On my first ever trip to Uttar Pradesh, I saw myself getting down at the Mathura junction railway station. It…

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  • Next destination: Ocean

#travel #beachlife #islandgirl
  • At 28, I bought myself an RE Classic 350 as a birthday gift, not knowing it would change how I travel. What began as occasional city rides in Mumbai turned into long distance road trips across Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala during the pandemic. That eventually led me to adventure touring on the RE Himalayan through Nepal’s Himalayas and across Tibet, the roof of the world. Most recently, I rode through North East India’s rugged heartland on the RE Scram 440. It’s been quite a ride! 

@royalenfield @royalenfieldrides #travel #royalenfield #bikeride #roadtrip
  • Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
  • It was our last day in Oman, and I woke up early to watch the sunrise over the desert. It looked calm and beautiful. Later, we went quad biking across the dunes, which was a lot of fun.

Our flight to Mumbai was late at night, so we had time for one last detour. We drove to Wadi Shab, one of Oman’s beautiful wadis, with turquoise pools surrounded by mountains and deep canyons. Oman has many such wadis.

From there, we drove back to Muscat, a two-hour journey. We returned the car at the airport itself, exited the country, and the trip came to a beautiful close. Country number 22 was ticked off🇴🇲

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
  • On our penultimate day in Oman we explored the 17th century Nizwa Fort from inside and watched cultural performances hosted within its walls, which brought local traditions to life. As we headed out of town, we stopped at the huge vegetable and fruit market in Nizwa, a slice of everyday life that felt wonderfully local. From there we visited two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Falaj Al‑Khatmeen, part of Oman’s ancient irrigation systems that have channeled water here for centuries, and Bahla Fort, a massive mud‑brick fortress with roots in Oman’s medieval past.

For our final night we drove into the Wahiba Sands🏜️ and stayed in tents set right in the middle of the dunes. Being surrounded by desert in every direction was surreal. As the sun set and the full moon rose, the sands glowed under the night sky. It was one of those rare experiences that feels almost impossible to describe in words.

#Oman #omantourism #omanitinerary #omanguide
  • We flew back to Muscat from Salalah for the last leg of our trip. About 160 kilometres from the capital lies Nizwa, the former capital of Oman and once a centre of religious and political power in the Sultanate🇴🇲. Until now, our journey had followed the coast, but this drive took us inland along Highway 15, through mountains and desert.

We rented an automatic Kia Sportage from @greenmotion_oman and collected it from the airport. About 50 kilometres into the drive, we stopped in Fanja, a small historic town of old towers and date palm groves. We had lunch and Omani tea🫖 at the beautiful @fanja_house_cafe, which also has a small museum on local life and the falaj irrigation system.

By the time we reached Nizwa, it was already 6pm and we had lost the daylight. In winter, the sun sets early here, around 5.45.

We were staying inside the fortified old town near Nizwa Fort. After freshening up, we walked through the lively streets — Nizwa is one of the most popular stops on Oman’s tourist circuit. For dinner, we tried camel meat🐪 with local spices and roti, served with a side of honey to drizzle on top. I liked it, without the honey, of course.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
  • Day 6 in Oman was pure joy. We drove south-west, skirting the outskirts of Salalah, to reach Mughsail Beach, where powder-white sand and an impossibly blue ocean stretched out in front of us.

Just nearby were the Marneef Cave and the famous blowholes, opening out to sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. 

On our way out, a camel herder passed by with his entire herd🐪 roaming freely along the beach, casually creating a ‘traffic’ jam🚦

Later that day, we visited the Tomb of Job or Nabi Ayyub's tomb, a sacred site believed to be the resting place of Prophet Ayyub (Job), revered in both the Old Testament and the Quran.

By evening, we drove east to Taqah Castle, a beautifully preserved 19th-century fort that once served as the residence of the local wali (governor) and a defensive stronghold for this coastal town.

Our final stop was Lulu Mall😁, where I picked up a few edible souvenirs like Omani chips to take back home. Had to. It was our last day in Salalah before heading back to Muscat.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
  • Oman Day 5:

It was New Year’s Day, and Jude and Georgie decided to visit a church. We found one nearby and managed to catch the last bits of the English service. It felt like a familiar way to begin the year, even while travelling. For the Salalah leg, I had rented a car again, this time a Nissan Sunny.

Salalah, the capital of Oman’s southern Dhofar region, feels different from the rest of the country. Greener, more laid back, and long been known for one thing above all else: frankincense.

That story begins at the Museum of the Land of Frankincense, which traces how this region supplied incense to Egypt, Rome, and Mesopotamia, along with the ancient caravan routes that connected this coast to the wider world. Long before oil, frankincense allowed Dhofar to flourish. Salalah grew around this trade, its fortunes tied to a resin once considered more valuable than gold.

From there, we walked through the ruins at Al Baleed Archaeological Park, once a thriving port exporting frankincense across the Indian Ocean and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Being on the coast, seafood felt like the obvious choice. Lunch at a local place called LNG arrived as a giant seafood platter piled with a variety of fresh catch. By evening, I went for a swim at the beach attached to our resort.

Later, we visited the frankincense market at Haffa Souq. I bought some frankincense (obviously!), and a traditional burner, which I've been happily using ever since I returned to Mumbai. Salalah’s obsession with frankincense runs deep. You see it everywhere, even in ice cream flavours🍦.

#omantourism #omanitinerary
  • The morning of Day 4 in our Oman itinerary was special. Jude and I pushed our luck, woke up at 4.30 am, and went back to the dark beach where we finally saw a green turtle nesting. It became one of my favourite moments of the trip. After the turtle went back into the ocean, I stayed behind to watch the last sunrise of 2025 on the beach. 

Soon after, we checked out of our guest house in Ras Al Jinz and started driving towards Muscat Airport. On the way, we stopped at @thecrepecafe_om, a beautiful sea facing brunch spot in Sur. I had a shakshuka and a cortado, which felt perfect after the early start. By late afternoon, we were at the airport for our @salamair Air flight to Salalah. Salalah was non negotiable, I always knew I had to visit this place if I was in Oman.

The flight was slightly delayed, but we reached Salalah around 7.30 pm, and checked into Samharam Resort, where we were upgraded to a three bedroom villa, which was a lovely surprise. Too tired to go out, I ordered dinner on Oman’s food delivery app, @talabat, and watched the delivery arrive by car instead of a bike.

#oman #omantourism #travel
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At 28, I bought myself an RE Classic 350 as a birthday gift, not knowing it would change how I travel. What began as occasional city rides in Mumbai turned into long distance road trips across Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala during the pandemic. That eventually led me to adventure touring on the RE Himalayan through Nepal’s Himalayas and across Tibet, the roof of the world. Most recently, I rode through North East India’s rugged heartland on the RE Scram 440. It’s been quite a ride! @royalenfield @royalenfieldrides #travel #royalenfield #bikeride #roadtrip
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Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country.

And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀

#royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
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Just returned from a Northeast India ride on the RE Scram 440, tracing a path across Arunachal, Assam, and Nagaland. I actually did only half of this ride because corporate slave🫠, but it was extremely rewarding. From the quiet backroads of Namsai to the tea gardens of Dibrugarh, Longwa on the Myanmar🇲🇲 border, the hills of Mon, the Ahom relics of Sivasagar, the rice terraces of Kohima, and the bustling streets of Guwahati - the Scram was versatile, carrying us across all kinds of terrain through an unseen and rather underrated corner of the country. And did I mention what a pretty-looking bike it was? Heads turned 👀 #royalenfield #royalenfieldrides #travel #roadtrip @royalenfieldrides @royalenfield
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It was our last day in Oman, and I woke up early to watch the sunrise over the desert. It looked calm and beautiful. Later, we went quad biking across the dunes, which was a lot of fun.

Our flight to Mumbai was late at night, so we had time for one last detour. We drove to Wadi Shab, one of Oman’s beautiful wadis, with turquoise pools surrounded by mountains and deep canyons. Oman has many such wadis.

From there, we drove back to Muscat, a two-hour journey. We returned the car at the airport itself, exited the country, and the trip came to a beautiful close. Country number 22 was ticked off🇴🇲

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
It was our last day in Oman, and I woke up early to watch the sunrise over the desert. It looked calm and beautiful. Later, we went quad biking across the dunes, which was a lot of fun.

Our flight to Mumbai was late at night, so we had time for one last detour. We drove to Wadi Shab, one of Oman’s beautiful wadis, with turquoise pools surrounded by mountains and deep canyons. Oman has many such wadis.

From there, we drove back to Muscat, a two-hour journey. We returned the car at the airport itself, exited the country, and the trip came to a beautiful close. Country number 22 was ticked off🇴🇲

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
It was our last day in Oman, and I woke up early to watch the sunrise over the desert. It looked calm and beautiful. Later, we went quad biking across the dunes, which was a lot of fun.

Our flight to Mumbai was late at night, so we had time for one last detour. We drove to Wadi Shab, one of Oman’s beautiful wadis, with turquoise pools surrounded by mountains and deep canyons. Oman has many such wadis.

From there, we drove back to Muscat, a two-hour journey. We returned the car at the airport itself, exited the country, and the trip came to a beautiful close. Country number 22 was ticked off🇴🇲

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
It was our last day in Oman, and I woke up early to watch the sunrise over the desert. It looked calm and beautiful. Later, we went quad biking across the dunes, which was a lot of fun.

Our flight to Mumbai was late at night, so we had time for one last detour. We drove to Wadi Shab, one of Oman’s beautiful wadis, with turquoise pools surrounded by mountains and deep canyons. Oman has many such wadis.

From there, we drove back to Muscat, a two-hour journey. We returned the car at the airport itself, exited the country, and the trip came to a beautiful close. Country number 22 was ticked off🇴🇲

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
It was our last day in Oman, and I woke up early to watch the sunrise over the desert. It looked calm and beautiful. Later, we went quad biking across the dunes, which was a lot of fun.

Our flight to Mumbai was late at night, so we had time for one last detour. We drove to Wadi Shab, one of Oman’s beautiful wadis, with turquoise pools surrounded by mountains and deep canyons. Oman has many such wadis.

From there, we drove back to Muscat, a two-hour journey. We returned the car at the airport itself, exited the country, and the trip came to a beautiful close. Country number 22 was ticked off🇴🇲

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
It was our last day in Oman, and I woke up early to watch the sunrise over the desert. It looked calm and beautiful. Later, we went quad biking across the dunes, which was a lot of fun.

Our flight to Mumbai was late at night, so we had time for one last detour. We drove to Wadi Shab, one of Oman’s beautiful wadis, with turquoise pools surrounded by mountains and deep canyons. Oman has many such wadis.

From there, we drove back to Muscat, a two-hour journey. We returned the car at the airport itself, exited the country, and the trip came to a beautiful close. Country number 22 was ticked off🇴🇲

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
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It was our last day in Oman, and I woke up early to watch the sunrise over the desert. It looked calm and beautiful. Later, we went quad biking across the dunes, which was a lot of fun. Our flight to Mumbai was late at night, so we had time for one last detour. We drove to Wadi Shab, one of Oman’s beautiful wadis, with turquoise pools surrounded by mountains and deep canyons. Oman has many such wadis. From there, we drove back to Muscat, a two-hour journey. We returned the car at the airport itself, exited the country, and the trip came to a beautiful close. Country number 22 was ticked off🇴🇲 #oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
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On our penultimate day in Oman we explored the 17th century Nizwa Fort from inside and watched cultural performances hosted within its walls, which brought local traditions to life. As we headed out of town, we stopped at the huge vegetable and fruit market in Nizwa, a slice of everyday life that felt wonderfully local. From there we visited two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Falaj Al‑Khatmeen, part of Oman’s ancient irrigation systems that have channeled water here for centuries, and Bahla Fort, a massive mud‑brick fortress with roots in Oman’s medieval past.

For our final night we drove into the Wahiba Sands🏜️ and stayed in tents set right in the middle of the dunes. Being surrounded by desert in every direction was surreal. As the sun set and the full moon rose, the sands glowed under the night sky. It was one of those rare experiences that feels almost impossible to describe in words.

#Oman #omantourism #omanitinerary #omanguide
On our penultimate day in Oman we explored the 17th century Nizwa Fort from inside and watched cultural performances hosted within its walls, which brought local traditions to life. As we headed out of town, we stopped at the huge vegetable and fruit market in Nizwa, a slice of everyday life that felt wonderfully local. From there we visited two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Falaj Al‑Khatmeen, part of Oman’s ancient irrigation systems that have channeled water here for centuries, and Bahla Fort, a massive mud‑brick fortress with roots in Oman’s medieval past.

For our final night we drove into the Wahiba Sands🏜️ and stayed in tents set right in the middle of the dunes. Being surrounded by desert in every direction was surreal. As the sun set and the full moon rose, the sands glowed under the night sky. It was one of those rare experiences that feels almost impossible to describe in words.

#Oman #omantourism #omanitinerary #omanguide
On our penultimate day in Oman we explored the 17th century Nizwa Fort from inside and watched cultural performances hosted within its walls, which brought local traditions to life. As we headed out of town, we stopped at the huge vegetable and fruit market in Nizwa, a slice of everyday life that felt wonderfully local. From there we visited two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Falaj Al‑Khatmeen, part of Oman’s ancient irrigation systems that have channeled water here for centuries, and Bahla Fort, a massive mud‑brick fortress with roots in Oman’s medieval past.

For our final night we drove into the Wahiba Sands🏜️ and stayed in tents set right in the middle of the dunes. Being surrounded by desert in every direction was surreal. As the sun set and the full moon rose, the sands glowed under the night sky. It was one of those rare experiences that feels almost impossible to describe in words.

#Oman #omantourism #omanitinerary #omanguide
On our penultimate day in Oman we explored the 17th century Nizwa Fort from inside and watched cultural performances hosted within its walls, which brought local traditions to life. As we headed out of town, we stopped at the huge vegetable and fruit market in Nizwa, a slice of everyday life that felt wonderfully local. From there we visited two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Falaj Al‑Khatmeen, part of Oman’s ancient irrigation systems that have channeled water here for centuries, and Bahla Fort, a massive mud‑brick fortress with roots in Oman’s medieval past.

For our final night we drove into the Wahiba Sands🏜️ and stayed in tents set right in the middle of the dunes. Being surrounded by desert in every direction was surreal. As the sun set and the full moon rose, the sands glowed under the night sky. It was one of those rare experiences that feels almost impossible to describe in words.

#Oman #omantourism #omanitinerary #omanguide
On our penultimate day in Oman we explored the 17th century Nizwa Fort from inside and watched cultural performances hosted within its walls, which brought local traditions to life. As we headed out of town, we stopped at the huge vegetable and fruit market in Nizwa, a slice of everyday life that felt wonderfully local. From there we visited two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Falaj Al‑Khatmeen, part of Oman’s ancient irrigation systems that have channeled water here for centuries, and Bahla Fort, a massive mud‑brick fortress with roots in Oman’s medieval past.

For our final night we drove into the Wahiba Sands🏜️ and stayed in tents set right in the middle of the dunes. Being surrounded by desert in every direction was surreal. As the sun set and the full moon rose, the sands glowed under the night sky. It was one of those rare experiences that feels almost impossible to describe in words.

#Oman #omantourism #omanitinerary #omanguide
On our penultimate day in Oman we explored the 17th century Nizwa Fort from inside and watched cultural performances hosted within its walls, which brought local traditions to life. As we headed out of town, we stopped at the huge vegetable and fruit market in Nizwa, a slice of everyday life that felt wonderfully local. From there we visited two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Falaj Al‑Khatmeen, part of Oman’s ancient irrigation systems that have channeled water here for centuries, and Bahla Fort, a massive mud‑brick fortress with roots in Oman’s medieval past.

For our final night we drove into the Wahiba Sands🏜️ and stayed in tents set right in the middle of the dunes. Being surrounded by desert in every direction was surreal. As the sun set and the full moon rose, the sands glowed under the night sky. It was one of those rare experiences that feels almost impossible to describe in words.

#Oman #omantourism #omanitinerary #omanguide
On our penultimate day in Oman we explored the 17th century Nizwa Fort from inside and watched cultural performances hosted within its walls, which brought local traditions to life. As we headed out of town, we stopped at the huge vegetable and fruit market in Nizwa, a slice of everyday life that felt wonderfully local. From there we visited two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Falaj Al‑Khatmeen, part of Oman’s ancient irrigation systems that have channeled water here for centuries, and Bahla Fort, a massive mud‑brick fortress with roots in Oman’s medieval past.

For our final night we drove into the Wahiba Sands🏜️ and stayed in tents set right in the middle of the dunes. Being surrounded by desert in every direction was surreal. As the sun set and the full moon rose, the sands glowed under the night sky. It was one of those rare experiences that feels almost impossible to describe in words.

#Oman #omantourism #omanitinerary #omanguide
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On our penultimate day in Oman we explored the 17th century Nizwa Fort from inside and watched cultural performances hosted within its walls, which brought local traditions to life. As we headed out of town, we stopped at the huge vegetable and fruit market in Nizwa, a slice of everyday life that felt wonderfully local. From there we visited two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Falaj Al‑Khatmeen, part of Oman’s ancient irrigation systems that have channeled water here for centuries, and Bahla Fort, a massive mud‑brick fortress with roots in Oman’s medieval past. For our final night we drove into the Wahiba Sands🏜️ and stayed in tents set right in the middle of the dunes. Being surrounded by desert in every direction was surreal. As the sun set and the full moon rose, the sands glowed under the night sky. It was one of those rare experiences that feels almost impossible to describe in words. #Oman #omantourism #omanitinerary #omanguide
1 month ago
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We flew back to Muscat from Salalah for the last leg of our trip. About 160 kilometres from the capital lies Nizwa, the former capital of Oman and once a centre of religious and political power in the Sultanate🇴🇲. Until now, our journey had followed the coast, but this drive took us inland along Highway 15, through mountains and desert.

We rented an automatic Kia Sportage from @greenmotion_oman and collected it from the airport. About 50 kilometres into the drive, we stopped in Fanja, a small historic town of old towers and date palm groves. We had lunch and Omani tea🫖 at the beautiful @fanja_house_cafe, which also has a small museum on local life and the falaj irrigation system.

By the time we reached Nizwa, it was already 6pm and we had lost the daylight. In winter, the sun sets early here, around 5.45.

We were staying inside the fortified old town near Nizwa Fort. After freshening up, we walked through the lively streets — Nizwa is one of the most popular stops on Oman’s tourist circuit. For dinner, we tried camel meat🐪 with local spices and roti, served with a side of honey to drizzle on top. I liked it, without the honey, of course.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
We flew back to Muscat from Salalah for the last leg of our trip. About 160 kilometres from the capital lies Nizwa, the former capital of Oman and once a centre of religious and political power in the Sultanate🇴🇲. Until now, our journey had followed the coast, but this drive took us inland along Highway 15, through mountains and desert.

We rented an automatic Kia Sportage from @greenmotion_oman and collected it from the airport. About 50 kilometres into the drive, we stopped in Fanja, a small historic town of old towers and date palm groves. We had lunch and Omani tea🫖 at the beautiful @fanja_house_cafe, which also has a small museum on local life and the falaj irrigation system.

By the time we reached Nizwa, it was already 6pm and we had lost the daylight. In winter, the sun sets early here, around 5.45.

We were staying inside the fortified old town near Nizwa Fort. After freshening up, we walked through the lively streets — Nizwa is one of the most popular stops on Oman’s tourist circuit. For dinner, we tried camel meat🐪 with local spices and roti, served with a side of honey to drizzle on top. I liked it, without the honey, of course.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
We flew back to Muscat from Salalah for the last leg of our trip. About 160 kilometres from the capital lies Nizwa, the former capital of Oman and once a centre of religious and political power in the Sultanate🇴🇲. Until now, our journey had followed the coast, but this drive took us inland along Highway 15, through mountains and desert.

We rented an automatic Kia Sportage from @greenmotion_oman and collected it from the airport. About 50 kilometres into the drive, we stopped in Fanja, a small historic town of old towers and date palm groves. We had lunch and Omani tea🫖 at the beautiful @fanja_house_cafe, which also has a small museum on local life and the falaj irrigation system.

By the time we reached Nizwa, it was already 6pm and we had lost the daylight. In winter, the sun sets early here, around 5.45.

We were staying inside the fortified old town near Nizwa Fort. After freshening up, we walked through the lively streets — Nizwa is one of the most popular stops on Oman’s tourist circuit. For dinner, we tried camel meat🐪 with local spices and roti, served with a side of honey to drizzle on top. I liked it, without the honey, of course.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
We flew back to Muscat from Salalah for the last leg of our trip. About 160 kilometres from the capital lies Nizwa, the former capital of Oman and once a centre of religious and political power in the Sultanate🇴🇲. Until now, our journey had followed the coast, but this drive took us inland along Highway 15, through mountains and desert.

We rented an automatic Kia Sportage from @greenmotion_oman and collected it from the airport. About 50 kilometres into the drive, we stopped in Fanja, a small historic town of old towers and date palm groves. We had lunch and Omani tea🫖 at the beautiful @fanja_house_cafe, which also has a small museum on local life and the falaj irrigation system.

By the time we reached Nizwa, it was already 6pm and we had lost the daylight. In winter, the sun sets early here, around 5.45.

We were staying inside the fortified old town near Nizwa Fort. After freshening up, we walked through the lively streets — Nizwa is one of the most popular stops on Oman’s tourist circuit. For dinner, we tried camel meat🐪 with local spices and roti, served with a side of honey to drizzle on top. I liked it, without the honey, of course.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
We flew back to Muscat from Salalah for the last leg of our trip. About 160 kilometres from the capital lies Nizwa, the former capital of Oman and once a centre of religious and political power in the Sultanate🇴🇲. Until now, our journey had followed the coast, but this drive took us inland along Highway 15, through mountains and desert.

We rented an automatic Kia Sportage from @greenmotion_oman and collected it from the airport. About 50 kilometres into the drive, we stopped in Fanja, a small historic town of old towers and date palm groves. We had lunch and Omani tea🫖 at the beautiful @fanja_house_cafe, which also has a small museum on local life and the falaj irrigation system.

By the time we reached Nizwa, it was already 6pm and we had lost the daylight. In winter, the sun sets early here, around 5.45.

We were staying inside the fortified old town near Nizwa Fort. After freshening up, we walked through the lively streets — Nizwa is one of the most popular stops on Oman’s tourist circuit. For dinner, we tried camel meat🐪 with local spices and roti, served with a side of honey to drizzle on top. I liked it, without the honey, of course.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
We flew back to Muscat from Salalah for the last leg of our trip. About 160 kilometres from the capital lies Nizwa, the former capital of Oman and once a centre of religious and political power in the Sultanate🇴🇲. Until now, our journey had followed the coast, but this drive took us inland along Highway 15, through mountains and desert.

We rented an automatic Kia Sportage from @greenmotion_oman and collected it from the airport. About 50 kilometres into the drive, we stopped in Fanja, a small historic town of old towers and date palm groves. We had lunch and Omani tea🫖 at the beautiful @fanja_house_cafe, which also has a small museum on local life and the falaj irrigation system.

By the time we reached Nizwa, it was already 6pm and we had lost the daylight. In winter, the sun sets early here, around 5.45.

We were staying inside the fortified old town near Nizwa Fort. After freshening up, we walked through the lively streets — Nizwa is one of the most popular stops on Oman’s tourist circuit. For dinner, we tried camel meat🐪 with local spices and roti, served with a side of honey to drizzle on top. I liked it, without the honey, of course.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
We flew back to Muscat from Salalah for the last leg of our trip. About 160 kilometres from the capital lies Nizwa, the former capital of Oman and once a centre of religious and political power in the Sultanate🇴🇲. Until now, our journey had followed the coast, but this drive took us inland along Highway 15, through mountains and desert.

We rented an automatic Kia Sportage from @greenmotion_oman and collected it from the airport. About 50 kilometres into the drive, we stopped in Fanja, a small historic town of old towers and date palm groves. We had lunch and Omani tea🫖 at the beautiful @fanja_house_cafe, which also has a small museum on local life and the falaj irrigation system.

By the time we reached Nizwa, it was already 6pm and we had lost the daylight. In winter, the sun sets early here, around 5.45.

We were staying inside the fortified old town near Nizwa Fort. After freshening up, we walked through the lively streets — Nizwa is one of the most popular stops on Oman’s tourist circuit. For dinner, we tried camel meat🐪 with local spices and roti, served with a side of honey to drizzle on top. I liked it, without the honey, of course.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
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We flew back to Muscat from Salalah for the last leg of our trip. About 160 kilometres from the capital lies Nizwa, the former capital of Oman and once a centre of religious and political power in the Sultanate🇴🇲. Until now, our journey had followed the coast, but this drive took us inland along Highway 15, through mountains and desert. We rented an automatic Kia Sportage from @greenmotion_oman and collected it from the airport. About 50 kilometres into the drive, we stopped in Fanja, a small historic town of old towers and date palm groves. We had lunch and Omani tea🫖 at the beautiful @fanja_house_cafe, which also has a small museum on local life and the falaj irrigation system. By the time we reached Nizwa, it was already 6pm and we had lost the daylight. In winter, the sun sets early here, around 5.45. We were staying inside the fortified old town near Nizwa Fort. After freshening up, we walked through the lively streets — Nizwa is one of the most popular stops on Oman’s tourist circuit. For dinner, we tried camel meat🐪 with local spices and roti, served with a side of honey to drizzle on top. I liked it, without the honey, of course. #oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
1 month ago
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6/9
Day 6 in Oman was pure joy. We drove south-west, skirting the outskirts of Salalah, to reach Mughsail Beach, where powder-white sand and an impossibly blue ocean stretched out in front of us.

Just nearby were the Marneef Cave and the famous blowholes, opening out to sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. 

On our way out, a camel herder passed by with his entire herd🐪 roaming freely along the beach, casually creating a ‘traffic’ jam🚦

Later that day, we visited the Tomb of Job or Nabi Ayyub's tomb, a sacred site believed to be the resting place of Prophet Ayyub (Job), revered in both the Old Testament and the Quran.

By evening, we drove east to Taqah Castle, a beautifully preserved 19th-century fort that once served as the residence of the local wali (governor) and a defensive stronghold for this coastal town.

Our final stop was Lulu Mall😁, where I picked up a few edible souvenirs like Omani chips to take back home. Had to. It was our last day in Salalah before heading back to Muscat.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
Day 6 in Oman was pure joy. We drove south-west, skirting the outskirts of Salalah, to reach Mughsail Beach, where powder-white sand and an impossibly blue ocean stretched out in front of us.

Just nearby were the Marneef Cave and the famous blowholes, opening out to sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. 

On our way out, a camel herder passed by with his entire herd🐪 roaming freely along the beach, casually creating a ‘traffic’ jam🚦

Later that day, we visited the Tomb of Job or Nabi Ayyub's tomb, a sacred site believed to be the resting place of Prophet Ayyub (Job), revered in both the Old Testament and the Quran.

By evening, we drove east to Taqah Castle, a beautifully preserved 19th-century fort that once served as the residence of the local wali (governor) and a defensive stronghold for this coastal town.

Our final stop was Lulu Mall😁, where I picked up a few edible souvenirs like Omani chips to take back home. Had to. It was our last day in Salalah before heading back to Muscat.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
Day 6 in Oman was pure joy. We drove south-west, skirting the outskirts of Salalah, to reach Mughsail Beach, where powder-white sand and an impossibly blue ocean stretched out in front of us.

Just nearby were the Marneef Cave and the famous blowholes, opening out to sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. 

On our way out, a camel herder passed by with his entire herd🐪 roaming freely along the beach, casually creating a ‘traffic’ jam🚦

Later that day, we visited the Tomb of Job or Nabi Ayyub's tomb, a sacred site believed to be the resting place of Prophet Ayyub (Job), revered in both the Old Testament and the Quran.

By evening, we drove east to Taqah Castle, a beautifully preserved 19th-century fort that once served as the residence of the local wali (governor) and a defensive stronghold for this coastal town.

Our final stop was Lulu Mall😁, where I picked up a few edible souvenirs like Omani chips to take back home. Had to. It was our last day in Salalah before heading back to Muscat.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
Day 6 in Oman was pure joy. We drove south-west, skirting the outskirts of Salalah, to reach Mughsail Beach, where powder-white sand and an impossibly blue ocean stretched out in front of us.

Just nearby were the Marneef Cave and the famous blowholes, opening out to sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. 

On our way out, a camel herder passed by with his entire herd🐪 roaming freely along the beach, casually creating a ‘traffic’ jam🚦

Later that day, we visited the Tomb of Job or Nabi Ayyub's tomb, a sacred site believed to be the resting place of Prophet Ayyub (Job), revered in both the Old Testament and the Quran.

By evening, we drove east to Taqah Castle, a beautifully preserved 19th-century fort that once served as the residence of the local wali (governor) and a defensive stronghold for this coastal town.

Our final stop was Lulu Mall😁, where I picked up a few edible souvenirs like Omani chips to take back home. Had to. It was our last day in Salalah before heading back to Muscat.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
Day 6 in Oman was pure joy. We drove south-west, skirting the outskirts of Salalah, to reach Mughsail Beach, where powder-white sand and an impossibly blue ocean stretched out in front of us.

Just nearby were the Marneef Cave and the famous blowholes, opening out to sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. 

On our way out, a camel herder passed by with his entire herd🐪 roaming freely along the beach, casually creating a ‘traffic’ jam🚦

Later that day, we visited the Tomb of Job or Nabi Ayyub's tomb, a sacred site believed to be the resting place of Prophet Ayyub (Job), revered in both the Old Testament and the Quran.

By evening, we drove east to Taqah Castle, a beautifully preserved 19th-century fort that once served as the residence of the local wali (governor) and a defensive stronghold for this coastal town.

Our final stop was Lulu Mall😁, where I picked up a few edible souvenirs like Omani chips to take back home. Had to. It was our last day in Salalah before heading back to Muscat.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
Day 6 in Oman was pure joy. We drove south-west, skirting the outskirts of Salalah, to reach Mughsail Beach, where powder-white sand and an impossibly blue ocean stretched out in front of us.

Just nearby were the Marneef Cave and the famous blowholes, opening out to sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. 

On our way out, a camel herder passed by with his entire herd🐪 roaming freely along the beach, casually creating a ‘traffic’ jam🚦

Later that day, we visited the Tomb of Job or Nabi Ayyub's tomb, a sacred site believed to be the resting place of Prophet Ayyub (Job), revered in both the Old Testament and the Quran.

By evening, we drove east to Taqah Castle, a beautifully preserved 19th-century fort that once served as the residence of the local wali (governor) and a defensive stronghold for this coastal town.

Our final stop was Lulu Mall😁, where I picked up a few edible souvenirs like Omani chips to take back home. Had to. It was our last day in Salalah before heading back to Muscat.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
Day 6 in Oman was pure joy. We drove south-west, skirting the outskirts of Salalah, to reach Mughsail Beach, where powder-white sand and an impossibly blue ocean stretched out in front of us.

Just nearby were the Marneef Cave and the famous blowholes, opening out to sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. 

On our way out, a camel herder passed by with his entire herd🐪 roaming freely along the beach, casually creating a ‘traffic’ jam🚦

Later that day, we visited the Tomb of Job or Nabi Ayyub's tomb, a sacred site believed to be the resting place of Prophet Ayyub (Job), revered in both the Old Testament and the Quran.

By evening, we drove east to Taqah Castle, a beautifully preserved 19th-century fort that once served as the residence of the local wali (governor) and a defensive stronghold for this coastal town.

Our final stop was Lulu Mall😁, where I picked up a few edible souvenirs like Omani chips to take back home. Had to. It was our last day in Salalah before heading back to Muscat.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
Day 6 in Oman was pure joy. We drove south-west, skirting the outskirts of Salalah, to reach Mughsail Beach, where powder-white sand and an impossibly blue ocean stretched out in front of us.

Just nearby were the Marneef Cave and the famous blowholes, opening out to sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. 

On our way out, a camel herder passed by with his entire herd🐪 roaming freely along the beach, casually creating a ‘traffic’ jam🚦

Later that day, we visited the Tomb of Job or Nabi Ayyub's tomb, a sacred site believed to be the resting place of Prophet Ayyub (Job), revered in both the Old Testament and the Quran.

By evening, we drove east to Taqah Castle, a beautifully preserved 19th-century fort that once served as the residence of the local wali (governor) and a defensive stronghold for this coastal town.

Our final stop was Lulu Mall😁, where I picked up a few edible souvenirs like Omani chips to take back home. Had to. It was our last day in Salalah before heading back to Muscat.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
Day 6 in Oman was pure joy. We drove south-west, skirting the outskirts of Salalah, to reach Mughsail Beach, where powder-white sand and an impossibly blue ocean stretched out in front of us.

Just nearby were the Marneef Cave and the famous blowholes, opening out to sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. 

On our way out, a camel herder passed by with his entire herd🐪 roaming freely along the beach, casually creating a ‘traffic’ jam🚦

Later that day, we visited the Tomb of Job or Nabi Ayyub's tomb, a sacred site believed to be the resting place of Prophet Ayyub (Job), revered in both the Old Testament and the Quran.

By evening, we drove east to Taqah Castle, a beautifully preserved 19th-century fort that once served as the residence of the local wali (governor) and a defensive stronghold for this coastal town.

Our final stop was Lulu Mall😁, where I picked up a few edible souvenirs like Omani chips to take back home. Had to. It was our last day in Salalah before heading back to Muscat.

#oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
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Day 6 in Oman was pure joy. We drove south-west, skirting the outskirts of Salalah, to reach Mughsail Beach, where powder-white sand and an impossibly blue ocean stretched out in front of us. Just nearby were the Marneef Cave and the famous blowholes, opening out to sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. On our way out, a camel herder passed by with his entire herd🐪 roaming freely along the beach, casually creating a ‘traffic’ jam🚦 Later that day, we visited the Tomb of Job or Nabi Ayyub's tomb, a sacred site believed to be the resting place of Prophet Ayyub (Job), revered in both the Old Testament and the Quran. By evening, we drove east to Taqah Castle, a beautifully preserved 19th-century fort that once served as the residence of the local wali (governor) and a defensive stronghold for this coastal town. Our final stop was Lulu Mall😁, where I picked up a few edible souvenirs like Omani chips to take back home. Had to. It was our last day in Salalah before heading back to Muscat. #oman #omantourism #omanitinerary
2 months ago
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Oman Day 5:

It was New Year’s Day, and Jude and Georgie decided to visit a church. We found one nearby and managed to catch the last bits of the English service. It felt like a familiar way to begin the year, even while travelling. For the Salalah leg, I had rented a car again, this time a Nissan Sunny.

Salalah, the capital of Oman’s southern Dhofar region, feels different from the rest of the country. Greener, more laid back, and long been known for one thing above all else: frankincense.

That story begins at the Museum of the Land of Frankincense, which traces how this region supplied incense to Egypt, Rome, and Mesopotamia, along with the ancient caravan routes that connected this coast to the wider world. Long before oil, frankincense allowed Dhofar to flourish. Salalah grew around this trade, its fortunes tied to a resin once considered more valuable than gold.

From there, we walked through the ruins at Al Baleed Archaeological Park, once a thriving port exporting frankincense across the Indian Ocean and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Being on the coast, seafood felt like the obvious choice. Lunch at a local place called LNG arrived as a giant seafood platter piled with a variety of fresh catch. By evening, I went for a swim at the beach attached to our resort.

Later, we visited the frankincense market at Haffa Souq. I bought some frankincense (obviously!), and a traditional burner, which I've been happily using ever since I returned to Mumbai. Salalah’s obsession with frankincense runs deep. You see it everywhere, even in ice cream flavours🍦.

#omantourism #omanitinerary
Oman Day 5:

It was New Year’s Day, and Jude and Georgie decided to visit a church. We found one nearby and managed to catch the last bits of the English service. It felt like a familiar way to begin the year, even while travelling. For the Salalah leg, I had rented a car again, this time a Nissan Sunny.

Salalah, the capital of Oman’s southern Dhofar region, feels different from the rest of the country. Greener, more laid back, and long been known for one thing above all else: frankincense.

That story begins at the Museum of the Land of Frankincense, which traces how this region supplied incense to Egypt, Rome, and Mesopotamia, along with the ancient caravan routes that connected this coast to the wider world. Long before oil, frankincense allowed Dhofar to flourish. Salalah grew around this trade, its fortunes tied to a resin once considered more valuable than gold.

From there, we walked through the ruins at Al Baleed Archaeological Park, once a thriving port exporting frankincense across the Indian Ocean and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Being on the coast, seafood felt like the obvious choice. Lunch at a local place called LNG arrived as a giant seafood platter piled with a variety of fresh catch. By evening, I went for a swim at the beach attached to our resort.

Later, we visited the frankincense market at Haffa Souq. I bought some frankincense (obviously!), and a traditional burner, which I've been happily using ever since I returned to Mumbai. Salalah’s obsession with frankincense runs deep. You see it everywhere, even in ice cream flavours🍦.

#omantourism #omanitinerary
Oman Day 5:

It was New Year’s Day, and Jude and Georgie decided to visit a church. We found one nearby and managed to catch the last bits of the English service. It felt like a familiar way to begin the year, even while travelling. For the Salalah leg, I had rented a car again, this time a Nissan Sunny.

Salalah, the capital of Oman’s southern Dhofar region, feels different from the rest of the country. Greener, more laid back, and long been known for one thing above all else: frankincense.

That story begins at the Museum of the Land of Frankincense, which traces how this region supplied incense to Egypt, Rome, and Mesopotamia, along with the ancient caravan routes that connected this coast to the wider world. Long before oil, frankincense allowed Dhofar to flourish. Salalah grew around this trade, its fortunes tied to a resin once considered more valuable than gold.

From there, we walked through the ruins at Al Baleed Archaeological Park, once a thriving port exporting frankincense across the Indian Ocean and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Being on the coast, seafood felt like the obvious choice. Lunch at a local place called LNG arrived as a giant seafood platter piled with a variety of fresh catch. By evening, I went for a swim at the beach attached to our resort.

Later, we visited the frankincense market at Haffa Souq. I bought some frankincense (obviously!), and a traditional burner, which I've been happily using ever since I returned to Mumbai. Salalah’s obsession with frankincense runs deep. You see it everywhere, even in ice cream flavours🍦.

#omantourism #omanitinerary
Oman Day 5:

It was New Year’s Day, and Jude and Georgie decided to visit a church. We found one nearby and managed to catch the last bits of the English service. It felt like a familiar way to begin the year, even while travelling. For the Salalah leg, I had rented a car again, this time a Nissan Sunny.

Salalah, the capital of Oman’s southern Dhofar region, feels different from the rest of the country. Greener, more laid back, and long been known for one thing above all else: frankincense.

That story begins at the Museum of the Land of Frankincense, which traces how this region supplied incense to Egypt, Rome, and Mesopotamia, along with the ancient caravan routes that connected this coast to the wider world. Long before oil, frankincense allowed Dhofar to flourish. Salalah grew around this trade, its fortunes tied to a resin once considered more valuable than gold.

From there, we walked through the ruins at Al Baleed Archaeological Park, once a thriving port exporting frankincense across the Indian Ocean and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Being on the coast, seafood felt like the obvious choice. Lunch at a local place called LNG arrived as a giant seafood platter piled with a variety of fresh catch. By evening, I went for a swim at the beach attached to our resort.

Later, we visited the frankincense market at Haffa Souq. I bought some frankincense (obviously!), and a traditional burner, which I've been happily using ever since I returned to Mumbai. Salalah’s obsession with frankincense runs deep. You see it everywhere, even in ice cream flavours🍦.

#omantourism #omanitinerary
Oman Day 5:

It was New Year’s Day, and Jude and Georgie decided to visit a church. We found one nearby and managed to catch the last bits of the English service. It felt like a familiar way to begin the year, even while travelling. For the Salalah leg, I had rented a car again, this time a Nissan Sunny.

Salalah, the capital of Oman’s southern Dhofar region, feels different from the rest of the country. Greener, more laid back, and long been known for one thing above all else: frankincense.

That story begins at the Museum of the Land of Frankincense, which traces how this region supplied incense to Egypt, Rome, and Mesopotamia, along with the ancient caravan routes that connected this coast to the wider world. Long before oil, frankincense allowed Dhofar to flourish. Salalah grew around this trade, its fortunes tied to a resin once considered more valuable than gold.

From there, we walked through the ruins at Al Baleed Archaeological Park, once a thriving port exporting frankincense across the Indian Ocean and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Being on the coast, seafood felt like the obvious choice. Lunch at a local place called LNG arrived as a giant seafood platter piled with a variety of fresh catch. By evening, I went for a swim at the beach attached to our resort.

Later, we visited the frankincense market at Haffa Souq. I bought some frankincense (obviously!), and a traditional burner, which I've been happily using ever since I returned to Mumbai. Salalah’s obsession with frankincense runs deep. You see it everywhere, even in ice cream flavours🍦.

#omantourism #omanitinerary
Oman Day 5:

It was New Year’s Day, and Jude and Georgie decided to visit a church. We found one nearby and managed to catch the last bits of the English service. It felt like a familiar way to begin the year, even while travelling. For the Salalah leg, I had rented a car again, this time a Nissan Sunny.

Salalah, the capital of Oman’s southern Dhofar region, feels different from the rest of the country. Greener, more laid back, and long been known for one thing above all else: frankincense.

That story begins at the Museum of the Land of Frankincense, which traces how this region supplied incense to Egypt, Rome, and Mesopotamia, along with the ancient caravan routes that connected this coast to the wider world. Long before oil, frankincense allowed Dhofar to flourish. Salalah grew around this trade, its fortunes tied to a resin once considered more valuable than gold.

From there, we walked through the ruins at Al Baleed Archaeological Park, once a thriving port exporting frankincense across the Indian Ocean and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Being on the coast, seafood felt like the obvious choice. Lunch at a local place called LNG arrived as a giant seafood platter piled with a variety of fresh catch. By evening, I went for a swim at the beach attached to our resort.

Later, we visited the frankincense market at Haffa Souq. I bought some frankincense (obviously!), and a traditional burner, which I've been happily using ever since I returned to Mumbai. Salalah’s obsession with frankincense runs deep. You see it everywhere, even in ice cream flavours🍦.

#omantourism #omanitinerary
Oman Day 5:

It was New Year’s Day, and Jude and Georgie decided to visit a church. We found one nearby and managed to catch the last bits of the English service. It felt like a familiar way to begin the year, even while travelling. For the Salalah leg, I had rented a car again, this time a Nissan Sunny.

Salalah, the capital of Oman’s southern Dhofar region, feels different from the rest of the country. Greener, more laid back, and long been known for one thing above all else: frankincense.

That story begins at the Museum of the Land of Frankincense, which traces how this region supplied incense to Egypt, Rome, and Mesopotamia, along with the ancient caravan routes that connected this coast to the wider world. Long before oil, frankincense allowed Dhofar to flourish. Salalah grew around this trade, its fortunes tied to a resin once considered more valuable than gold.

From there, we walked through the ruins at Al Baleed Archaeological Park, once a thriving port exporting frankincense across the Indian Ocean and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Being on the coast, seafood felt like the obvious choice. Lunch at a local place called LNG arrived as a giant seafood platter piled with a variety of fresh catch. By evening, I went for a swim at the beach attached to our resort.

Later, we visited the frankincense market at Haffa Souq. I bought some frankincense (obviously!), and a traditional burner, which I've been happily using ever since I returned to Mumbai. Salalah’s obsession with frankincense runs deep. You see it everywhere, even in ice cream flavours🍦.

#omantourism #omanitinerary
Oman Day 5:

It was New Year’s Day, and Jude and Georgie decided to visit a church. We found one nearby and managed to catch the last bits of the English service. It felt like a familiar way to begin the year, even while travelling. For the Salalah leg, I had rented a car again, this time a Nissan Sunny.

Salalah, the capital of Oman’s southern Dhofar region, feels different from the rest of the country. Greener, more laid back, and long been known for one thing above all else: frankincense.

That story begins at the Museum of the Land of Frankincense, which traces how this region supplied incense to Egypt, Rome, and Mesopotamia, along with the ancient caravan routes that connected this coast to the wider world. Long before oil, frankincense allowed Dhofar to flourish. Salalah grew around this trade, its fortunes tied to a resin once considered more valuable than gold.

From there, we walked through the ruins at Al Baleed Archaeological Park, once a thriving port exporting frankincense across the Indian Ocean and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Being on the coast, seafood felt like the obvious choice. Lunch at a local place called LNG arrived as a giant seafood platter piled with a variety of fresh catch. By evening, I went for a swim at the beach attached to our resort.

Later, we visited the frankincense market at Haffa Souq. I bought some frankincense (obviously!), and a traditional burner, which I've been happily using ever since I returned to Mumbai. Salalah’s obsession with frankincense runs deep. You see it everywhere, even in ice cream flavours🍦.

#omantourism #omanitinerary
Oman Day 5:

It was New Year’s Day, and Jude and Georgie decided to visit a church. We found one nearby and managed to catch the last bits of the English service. It felt like a familiar way to begin the year, even while travelling. For the Salalah leg, I had rented a car again, this time a Nissan Sunny.

Salalah, the capital of Oman’s southern Dhofar region, feels different from the rest of the country. Greener, more laid back, and long been known for one thing above all else: frankincense.

That story begins at the Museum of the Land of Frankincense, which traces how this region supplied incense to Egypt, Rome, and Mesopotamia, along with the ancient caravan routes that connected this coast to the wider world. Long before oil, frankincense allowed Dhofar to flourish. Salalah grew around this trade, its fortunes tied to a resin once considered more valuable than gold.

From there, we walked through the ruins at Al Baleed Archaeological Park, once a thriving port exporting frankincense across the Indian Ocean and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Being on the coast, seafood felt like the obvious choice. Lunch at a local place called LNG arrived as a giant seafood platter piled with a variety of fresh catch. By evening, I went for a swim at the beach attached to our resort.

Later, we visited the frankincense market at Haffa Souq. I bought some frankincense (obviously!), and a traditional burner, which I've been happily using ever since I returned to Mumbai. Salalah’s obsession with frankincense runs deep. You see it everywhere, even in ice cream flavours🍦.

#omantourism #omanitinerary
Oman Day 5:

It was New Year’s Day, and Jude and Georgie decided to visit a church. We found one nearby and managed to catch the last bits of the English service. It felt like a familiar way to begin the year, even while travelling. For the Salalah leg, I had rented a car again, this time a Nissan Sunny.

Salalah, the capital of Oman’s southern Dhofar region, feels different from the rest of the country. Greener, more laid back, and long been known for one thing above all else: frankincense.

That story begins at the Museum of the Land of Frankincense, which traces how this region supplied incense to Egypt, Rome, and Mesopotamia, along with the ancient caravan routes that connected this coast to the wider world. Long before oil, frankincense allowed Dhofar to flourish. Salalah grew around this trade, its fortunes tied to a resin once considered more valuable than gold.

From there, we walked through the ruins at Al Baleed Archaeological Park, once a thriving port exporting frankincense across the Indian Ocean and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Being on the coast, seafood felt like the obvious choice. Lunch at a local place called LNG arrived as a giant seafood platter piled with a variety of fresh catch. By evening, I went for a swim at the beach attached to our resort.

Later, we visited the frankincense market at Haffa Souq. I bought some frankincense (obviously!), and a traditional burner, which I've been happily using ever since I returned to Mumbai. Salalah’s obsession with frankincense runs deep. You see it everywhere, even in ice cream flavours🍦.

#omantourism #omanitinerary
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Oman Day 5: It was New Year’s Day, and Jude and Georgie decided to visit a church. We found one nearby and managed to catch the last bits of the English service. It felt like a familiar way to begin the year, even while travelling. For the Salalah leg, I had rented a car again, this time a Nissan Sunny. Salalah, the capital of Oman’s southern Dhofar region, feels different from the rest of the country. Greener, more laid back, and long been known for one thing above all else: frankincense. That story begins at the Museum of the Land of Frankincense, which traces how this region supplied incense to Egypt, Rome, and Mesopotamia, along with the ancient caravan routes that connected this coast to the wider world. Long before oil, frankincense allowed Dhofar to flourish. Salalah grew around this trade, its fortunes tied to a resin once considered more valuable than gold. From there, we walked through the ruins at Al Baleed Archaeological Park, once a thriving port exporting frankincense across the Indian Ocean and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Being on the coast, seafood felt like the obvious choice. Lunch at a local place called LNG arrived as a giant seafood platter piled with a variety of fresh catch. By evening, I went for a swim at the beach attached to our resort. Later, we visited the frankincense market at Haffa Souq. I bought some frankincense (obviously!), and a traditional burner, which I've been happily using ever since I returned to Mumbai. Salalah’s obsession with frankincense runs deep. You see it everywhere, even in ice cream flavours🍦. #omantourism #omanitinerary
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The morning of Day 4 in our Oman itinerary was special. Jude and I pushed our luck, woke up at 4.30 am, and went back to the dark beach where we finally saw a green turtle nesting. It became one of my favourite moments of the trip. After the turtle went back into the ocean, I stayed behind to watch the last sunrise of 2025 on the beach. 

Soon after, we checked out of our guest house in Ras Al Jinz and started driving towards Muscat Airport. On the way, we stopped at @thecrepecafe_om, a beautiful sea facing brunch spot in Sur. I had a shakshuka and a cortado, which felt perfect after the early start. By late afternoon, we were at the airport for our @salamair Air flight to Salalah. Salalah was non negotiable, I always knew I had to visit this place if I was in Oman.

The flight was slightly delayed, but we reached Salalah around 7.30 pm, and checked into Samharam Resort, where we were upgraded to a three bedroom villa, which was a lovely surprise. Too tired to go out, I ordered dinner on Oman’s food delivery app, @talabat, and watched the delivery arrive by car instead of a bike.

#oman #omantourism #travel
The morning of Day 4 in our Oman itinerary was special. Jude and I pushed our luck, woke up at 4.30 am, and went back to the dark beach where we finally saw a green turtle nesting. It became one of my favourite moments of the trip. After the turtle went back into the ocean, I stayed behind to watch the last sunrise of 2025 on the beach. 

Soon after, we checked out of our guest house in Ras Al Jinz and started driving towards Muscat Airport. On the way, we stopped at @thecrepecafe_om, a beautiful sea facing brunch spot in Sur. I had a shakshuka and a cortado, which felt perfect after the early start. By late afternoon, we were at the airport for our @salamair Air flight to Salalah. Salalah was non negotiable, I always knew I had to visit this place if I was in Oman.

The flight was slightly delayed, but we reached Salalah around 7.30 pm, and checked into Samharam Resort, where we were upgraded to a three bedroom villa, which was a lovely surprise. Too tired to go out, I ordered dinner on Oman’s food delivery app, @talabat, and watched the delivery arrive by car instead of a bike.

#oman #omantourism #travel
The morning of Day 4 in our Oman itinerary was special. Jude and I pushed our luck, woke up at 4.30 am, and went back to the dark beach where we finally saw a green turtle nesting. It became one of my favourite moments of the trip. After the turtle went back into the ocean, I stayed behind to watch the last sunrise of 2025 on the beach. 

Soon after, we checked out of our guest house in Ras Al Jinz and started driving towards Muscat Airport. On the way, we stopped at @thecrepecafe_om, a beautiful sea facing brunch spot in Sur. I had a shakshuka and a cortado, which felt perfect after the early start. By late afternoon, we were at the airport for our @salamair Air flight to Salalah. Salalah was non negotiable, I always knew I had to visit this place if I was in Oman.

The flight was slightly delayed, but we reached Salalah around 7.30 pm, and checked into Samharam Resort, where we were upgraded to a three bedroom villa, which was a lovely surprise. Too tired to go out, I ordered dinner on Oman’s food delivery app, @talabat, and watched the delivery arrive by car instead of a bike.

#oman #omantourism #travel
The morning of Day 4 in our Oman itinerary was special. Jude and I pushed our luck, woke up at 4.30 am, and went back to the dark beach where we finally saw a green turtle nesting. It became one of my favourite moments of the trip. After the turtle went back into the ocean, I stayed behind to watch the last sunrise of 2025 on the beach. 

Soon after, we checked out of our guest house in Ras Al Jinz and started driving towards Muscat Airport. On the way, we stopped at @thecrepecafe_om, a beautiful sea facing brunch spot in Sur. I had a shakshuka and a cortado, which felt perfect after the early start. By late afternoon, we were at the airport for our @salamair Air flight to Salalah. Salalah was non negotiable, I always knew I had to visit this place if I was in Oman.

The flight was slightly delayed, but we reached Salalah around 7.30 pm, and checked into Samharam Resort, where we were upgraded to a three bedroom villa, which was a lovely surprise. Too tired to go out, I ordered dinner on Oman’s food delivery app, @talabat, and watched the delivery arrive by car instead of a bike.

#oman #omantourism #travel
The morning of Day 4 in our Oman itinerary was special. Jude and I pushed our luck, woke up at 4.30 am, and went back to the dark beach where we finally saw a green turtle nesting. It became one of my favourite moments of the trip. After the turtle went back into the ocean, I stayed behind to watch the last sunrise of 2025 on the beach. 

Soon after, we checked out of our guest house in Ras Al Jinz and started driving towards Muscat Airport. On the way, we stopped at @thecrepecafe_om, a beautiful sea facing brunch spot in Sur. I had a shakshuka and a cortado, which felt perfect after the early start. By late afternoon, we were at the airport for our @salamair Air flight to Salalah. Salalah was non negotiable, I always knew I had to visit this place if I was in Oman.

The flight was slightly delayed, but we reached Salalah around 7.30 pm, and checked into Samharam Resort, where we were upgraded to a three bedroom villa, which was a lovely surprise. Too tired to go out, I ordered dinner on Oman’s food delivery app, @talabat, and watched the delivery arrive by car instead of a bike.

#oman #omantourism #travel
The morning of Day 4 in our Oman itinerary was special. Jude and I pushed our luck, woke up at 4.30 am, and went back to the dark beach where we finally saw a green turtle nesting. It became one of my favourite moments of the trip. After the turtle went back into the ocean, I stayed behind to watch the last sunrise of 2025 on the beach. 

Soon after, we checked out of our guest house in Ras Al Jinz and started driving towards Muscat Airport. On the way, we stopped at @thecrepecafe_om, a beautiful sea facing brunch spot in Sur. I had a shakshuka and a cortado, which felt perfect after the early start. By late afternoon, we were at the airport for our @salamair Air flight to Salalah. Salalah was non negotiable, I always knew I had to visit this place if I was in Oman.

The flight was slightly delayed, but we reached Salalah around 7.30 pm, and checked into Samharam Resort, where we were upgraded to a three bedroom villa, which was a lovely surprise. Too tired to go out, I ordered dinner on Oman’s food delivery app, @talabat, and watched the delivery arrive by car instead of a bike.

#oman #omantourism #travel
The morning of Day 4 in our Oman itinerary was special. Jude and I pushed our luck, woke up at 4.30 am, and went back to the dark beach where we finally saw a green turtle nesting. It became one of my favourite moments of the trip. After the turtle went back into the ocean, I stayed behind to watch the last sunrise of 2025 on the beach. 

Soon after, we checked out of our guest house in Ras Al Jinz and started driving towards Muscat Airport. On the way, we stopped at @thecrepecafe_om, a beautiful sea facing brunch spot in Sur. I had a shakshuka and a cortado, which felt perfect after the early start. By late afternoon, we were at the airport for our @salamair Air flight to Salalah. Salalah was non negotiable, I always knew I had to visit this place if I was in Oman.

The flight was slightly delayed, but we reached Salalah around 7.30 pm, and checked into Samharam Resort, where we were upgraded to a three bedroom villa, which was a lovely surprise. Too tired to go out, I ordered dinner on Oman’s food delivery app, @talabat, and watched the delivery arrive by car instead of a bike.

#oman #omantourism #travel
The morning of Day 4 in our Oman itinerary was special. Jude and I pushed our luck, woke up at 4.30 am, and went back to the dark beach where we finally saw a green turtle nesting. It became one of my favourite moments of the trip. After the turtle went back into the ocean, I stayed behind to watch the last sunrise of 2025 on the beach. 

Soon after, we checked out of our guest house in Ras Al Jinz and started driving towards Muscat Airport. On the way, we stopped at @thecrepecafe_om, a beautiful sea facing brunch spot in Sur. I had a shakshuka and a cortado, which felt perfect after the early start. By late afternoon, we were at the airport for our @salamair Air flight to Salalah. Salalah was non negotiable, I always knew I had to visit this place if I was in Oman.

The flight was slightly delayed, but we reached Salalah around 7.30 pm, and checked into Samharam Resort, where we were upgraded to a three bedroom villa, which was a lovely surprise. Too tired to go out, I ordered dinner on Oman’s food delivery app, @talabat, and watched the delivery arrive by car instead of a bike.

#oman #omantourism #travel
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The morning of Day 4 in our Oman itinerary was special. Jude and I pushed our luck, woke up at 4.30 am, and went back to the dark beach where we finally saw a green turtle nesting. It became one of my favourite moments of the trip. After the turtle went back into the ocean, I stayed behind to watch the last sunrise of 2025 on the beach. Soon after, we checked out of our guest house in Ras Al Jinz and started driving towards Muscat Airport. On the way, we stopped at @thecrepecafe_om, a beautiful sea facing brunch spot in Sur. I had a shakshuka and a cortado, which felt perfect after the early start. By late afternoon, we were at the airport for our @salamair Air flight to Salalah. Salalah was non negotiable, I always knew I had to visit this place if I was in Oman. The flight was slightly delayed, but we reached Salalah around 7.30 pm, and checked into Samharam Resort, where we were upgraded to a three bedroom villa, which was a lovely surprise. Too tired to go out, I ordered dinner on Oman’s food delivery app, @talabat, and watched the delivery arrive by car instead of a bike. #oman #omantourism #travel
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