Where in the world can a friendly traffic cop write you a ticket for driving a dirty car? Only in Muscat, the capital city of Oman in the Middle East. Believe it or not, in Oman, officially called the Sultanate of Oman, it is illegal to drive around the city in a dirty car. The [&hellip

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Muscat, Oman

Check out the best places to visit on a trip to Oman. Mosques, desert camps, wadis, ancient cities, luxury hotels and so much more!

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One of the most beautiful places I have seen.

Everything you need to know about camping in Oman, from recommended gear to the best camp sites, written by a solo female traveler.

Passer une nuit dans le désert à Oman : comment choisir un camp dans le désert du Wahiba Sands ? Expériences magiques à Oman : voir la ponte des tortues à Ras al Jinz, le plus bel hôtel d'Oman à Alila, la plus belle plage d'Oman... Hôtels de luxe et insolites à Oman.

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Les Meilleurs Hôtels de rêve à Oman - Des Séjours Magiques à Portée de Clic avec Chéri fais tes valises !

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Sometimes, you are lucky: the clouds are hiding the sun, but suddenly there is a hole in the sky, and a ray of light comes down on a mosque. No filter on this picture. Al Mughsayl - Oman © Eric Lafforgue www.ericlafforgue.com

If you're looking for tips for traveling to Oman you've come to the right place! We've just back from amazing trip to this fascinating part of the Arabia.

Curious about this country that you may not have heard of before? Until 1970, very little was known about Oman as its walls were high and the country was well hidden. One might presume that because of this recent introduction to the rest of the world that perhaps Oman is one of the more conservative countries in the middle East. That's not necessarily so, which I would learn. Buildings show both Arabic and english names. There is no income tax and education and health is free including tertiary education.