From the nomadic steppes of Kazakhstan to the frenetic streets of Hanoi, Asia is a continent so full of intrigue, adventure, solace, and spirituality that it has fixated and confounded travelers for centuries.
A two-hour stop was enough to enjoy Sohar, often congratulated for being well-kept. We parked next to the Corniche, an example of this civic pride. Providing an attractive pavement along which to stroll, this coast road is the social heart of town – joggers use it for exercise, visitors...
We made a short stop in the sleepy coastal town of Al Musannah. We missed the morning little fish market, so we just wandered around the nearby fort. The fort probably dates back to the 16th century. It has a square ground plan with 2 round towers on opposite corners. It sits in the...
We made a short stop and walked around the enormous fort – the entrance alone with two cannons, signals its former importance. Built on top of pre-Islamic foundations, the massive outer walls date from the 18th century, while the inner keep is of much earlier vintage. The fort is...
We parked overnight next to the castle of Al Awabi, built around the year 1800. This tiny structure was used to guard the thoroughfare to the fertile Wadi Bani Kharus. The castle has a square ground plan with round towers diagonally opposite corners. The tower with the complete stone...