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.
We drove around a long, winding waterway that snakes its way over 30km through dramatic Wadi Bani Kharus. It has only recently become accessible by constructing a paved road along the entire length of the wadi. The wadi has been a prominent agricultural spot in Oman for hundreds of years...
We drove through wide Wadi Mistal. It´s less wadi and more an extension of the Batinah Plain, leading through a narrow gap in the Western Hajar Mountains to an enormous desert basin. Dotted with acacia and grazed by goats, this basin is bisected by an excellent paved road that offers...
Nakhal Fort is one of the most magnificent forts in Oman (🎟️2 OMR), built in an oasis on the foundations of a pre-Islamic structure. Fort has been expanded and renovated by many of the rulers of Oman throughout history. The oldest record of improvement to the fort is during the time of...
Barka Castle dates back to the late 17th century (🎟️3 OMR). The first castle, Ya’arubi, was built to defend against Persian and Portuguese invaders. In 1748, the governor of Sohar, Ahmad Al Bu Said, a promoted merchant, enlarged and strengthened the castle. The newer and bigger...