Howdy all. A little while back I shared some examples of the currencies of the countries I passed through - starting with Bangladesh and Pakistan (I had shared some Indian Rupee a while ago from a previous trip). So today I continue this travel through currency, and I have some Rial from Oman and some …
Hey all, and yes it is time – for another accommodation review. Today I am reviewing the place I stayed in Muscat, Oman – the Muscat International Hotel. This is a great little budget option only 20 minutes or so from the airport. The price was 12.6 Omani Riyals per night, which comes in at …
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G’day all. Well, I’ve taken you through the strangeness I encountered and the ‘misfortune’ too in Muscat, and the incredible snorkelling trip to the Daymaniyat Islands as well, so today is the sight-seeing report from the capital of Oman. Keep in mind that it’s a long, spread out city amongst some amazing rocks and mountains, …
G’day folks! Last Sunday I wrote about the twilight zone experience of I went through when in Muscat. This weekend I am writing about the real highlights of this very cool city – today I will write about my snorkelling half-day trip to the Daymaniyat Islands, and tomorrow I will be going through the sights …
Continue reading Daymaniyat Shells Snorkelling in the Gulf of Oman with SEA TURTLES!
G’day Folks! I have been working through my trip of earlier this year with you on Sundays of late, and finally I have reached what I considered the ‘second leg’ of the trip, moving on from South Asia (first leg) to the Middle East. My time in the Middle East would see me visit Oman, …
Sometimes photos say way more than words can. This is the Grand Mosque in Muscat - the Mosque of Sultan Qaboos, who passed away in 2020. It's probably the number one thing to see in Muscat. Hopefully the photos show you why! From the Main Road outside Ladies' Prayer Hall Main Prayer Hall Chandelier in …
Howdy all! Andy here with another vlog, this one from Muscat Oman detailing the disaster that nearly befell me as I talked about in yesterday's blog. But today it's the video of the event and I also share more of Muscat with you, so please - ENJOY because it's not all blood and broken glass! …
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Howdy all hope this post finds you well! Well these pics come from Muscat which I visited a couple of weeks ago but finding the time for everything is getting tricky. The Muscat Mutrah Corniche is a dazzling spot in town with a large souk, a fort and wonderful views with the Sea of Oman …
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Hey! You probably have never heard of the Daymaniyat Islands, but I visited them not long ago on my 'Dhaka to Dakar' Adventure because they are great for snorkelling - with sea turtles, if you don't mind! The company that run (one of many) the tour is called Daymaniyat Shells, and they did a pretty …
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A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
Andy's World Journeys 