O’Man, Oman: Arabian Road Trip

A four-night wild camping and road trip in Oman seemed like a worthwhile idea in theory when we planned it. Lots of backpackers and locals do it, it’s totally free (minus the $20 cheapie tent we purchased), and would allow us to get in touch with the beautiful nature, off-the-beaten-path villages and real culture of the country. And we knew…

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O’Man, Oman: Making Frankin-Sense of Muscat

Because we’ve been in Europe for most of the past year, Oman is the first place we’ve gone that has felt truly and totally exotic. We’d already dipped our toes into the Middle East when we visited Jordan, but Jordan, is not as off-the-beaten-path nor does it feel as ‘traditionally Arab’ as Oman... not even close. For westerners like us,…

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