On the last day of this road trip in Oman, we left Jalan Bani Bu Ali and drove north towards Muscat via highway 35. We were scheduled to return to the city by the next day in the afternoon and deliver the car back. Before that, however, we had reserved a last adventure for our trip. Our imminent destination was the headwaters of Wadi Bani Khalid at the foot of Jebel Khadar … [Read more...]

It was a lovely morning ride down the coast from Ras Al Jinz Beach: nearly 100 km of alternating bleak plains, endless white beaches, picturesque fishing villages, and constant views of vast oceanic extents. Eventually, we reached a little town named Al Ashkirah. There we had to bid farewell to the ocean. We parked the car and went for a stroll along the town's scenic coast. We … [Read more...]

So on this sunny morning, after the surprising storm of the previous night had finally settled, we left Khawr Al Jaramah and started driving towards the easternmost tip of the Arabian peninsula: the Ras Al Jinz turtle beach. Before heading to the turtle beach, we first drove to the nearby village of Al Hadd. That was a typical Omani village: a few houses here and there and wide … [Read more...]

Having spent an exceptionally pleasant day in Wadi Shab, we then arrived in Sur shortly before sunset. We parked the car by the coast and took advantage of the remaining light for a nice stroll along the beach. Many of the locals did the same. Others were sitting on the sand. Others were playing football beside the waves. We soon got back in the car and drove to the opposite … [Read more...]

A new brilliant sun rose over the eastern coast of Oman. It found us camping at the beach by the north end of Tiwi village, right before the entrance of Wadi Shab. Upon exiting the tent, I witnessed a herd of goats in the business of clearing our dinner leftovers. They ran away in terror. We prepared a good breakfast, packed a few essentials in the backpack, tossed the rest of … [Read more...]

So we left the Bimmah Sinkhole and headed further south to Tiwi Village where we were intent on camping for the night at the beach.Soon afterwards we were entering Tiwi from the south coastal road. Right before the village, we drove past the mouth of Wadi Tiwi. A stretch of highway spanned the wide estuary upheld by an array of soaring pillars. Staring at the obscure interior … [Read more...]

On the third day of the road trip in Oman, we had just left Wadi Dayqah canyon and were heading to one of Oman's most renown sights: the Bimmah Sinkhole. We got back on highway 17 and drove for about 30 km southwards until we reached our desired exit at 23.0264 / 59.0739, a few km after Thibab village. We then drove down to the coast and followed the signs to Bimmah Sinkhole. … [Read more...]

It was on the previous day I returned to Muscat from Al Khayran and As Sifah beaches. Here I got joined by my Dutch friend Max and, early morning, we set out on the third day of this road trip in Oman. The first destination of the day was the Wadi Dayqah Canyon. Wadi Dayqah is situated about 100 km east from Muscat, on the way to Sur. It is mostly known for its dam which is the … [Read more...]

So on that sunny morning, the second day of my road trip in Oman, I left As Sifah Beach for Bandar Al Khayran Beach.After a short drive, there I was. I drove past the minimal Al Khayran village and made a stop by the shore of Al Khayran's innermost bay, to which the road osculates. This is a very pretty shallow bay with an island amidst it which reminds me more of a swamp. A … [Read more...]

It's been 3 days since I returned to Muscat after my week-long trekking trip in Jebel Akhdar, to which I devoted the first part of my traveling time in Oman. By now, I have rested well and my spirit is itching once again for new adventures. I decided that my second traveling round in Oman is going to be used up for a road trip. After having searched amply, I finally made a good … [Read more...]