Joanna James
When it comes to visiting the Middle East, the nation of Oman has been a popular tourist destination for decades. While people may immediately assume that Dubai is the go-to destination, they are simply missing out on all the wonderful things that the Sultanate of Oman has to offer.
One of the most unknown facts about Oman is that it is a place that is a lush natural paradise in the middle of the desert terrain. Oman offers people who consider themselves nature lovers the opportunity to witness the wonders of otherworldly deserts, sandy beaches as well as massive mountains that complement the vegetation found in this nation.
If you are staying at one of the best hotels in Oman such as the Al Falaj Hotel, they may even be able to organize outdoor excursions to bring you close to the wonderful sites of the country.
Wadis are essentially valleys and canyons that can be found all around Oman. These locales are typically dry during the offseason but during the rainy season, the valleys become homes to beautiful pools and freshwater lagoons that create landscapes unlike any that is found on earth.
With a little research, it is a simple matter to organize a day outing to visit these stunning wadis during your visit to Oman.
While it may seem to counter-intuitive, the nation of Oman is actually blessed with its own range of coastlines and beaches that give it a somewhat tropical ambience and allure. This opens up a large swathe of activities for people to engage in, whether it is a simple beachside picnic to enjoying a spectrum of water sports!
The great thing is that some of the best beaches are just a short trip away from the capital of Oman, making them very easily accessible.
While some nations may have struggled to preserve their landmark cultural locations, the people of Oman have managed to maintain the remnants of their long history in almost pristine condition. This makes for a spellbinding experience when you visit this nation as it opens up a plethora of opportunities to learn more about the nation while also getting to witness remarkable examples of human ingenuity.
No journey can be considered a well-rounded one for as long as the food that is eaten by the local communities has been experienced
From the Shuwa of Oman to their other varieties of meat, chicken or seafood, the people of Oman take great pride and care in the preparation of any meal. Additionally, no mean is complete without a cup of Omani coffee what is spiced with rose water, saffron as well as cardamom.
Their desserts are equally impressive with the Omani Halva being a crowd-pleaser, containing semolina, nuts as well as ghee to create a dish that is simply irresistible.
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