Oman sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places

Oman is a desert country of hospitable Bedouins. The modest diet of local people has always consisted of a big portion of dates, camel milk, rice with …
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Arabs make up the majority of Oman’s population. East Africa has made a great impact on the ethnicities that live in the country, but descendants of …
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History and Entertainment
Already in the prehistoric period, Oman had quite a beneficial strategic location. The representatives of nomadic tribes were the first to settle in this territory. In the 1st century BC, they fell before the Yemeni tribes. By the 6th century AD, the local tribes had been under powerful Persian Empires. In the 7th century, the lands of Oman became a part of the Arab caliphate. That period was marked by the development of feudalism. The caliphate rule was maintained by the 11th century.
Traveling aficionados rarely include Oman into a list of their must-visit destinations, and this is definitely a mistake. The country of deserts and …
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Nightlife in Oman is centered in Muscat. When darkness falls to the city, youth and older people head to numerous nighttime entertainments that the …
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It is interesting to note that there wasn’t used any additional mortars. These houses look like united complexes made of huge stones that stay hurtless within hundreds of years. They were built in the 12th century when Yemen was occupied by Turkish conquerors. At that time the town had an advantage ground.
Over the years the town had lost its status, and now it attracts travellers with its … Read all
Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.

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Sightseeing in popular cities of Oman
The city has many beautiful mosques. An interesting monument is the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque. It was built in 1992, but the mosque looks much more impressive than other modern monuments. The main building material for the construction of the mosque was sandstone. A unique decoration of the interior of the mosque is considered to be the unique Persian carpet which was made by hand, and weighs more than 20 tons. This mosque is very large. It can accommodate up to 20,000 believers at a time. … Read more

Just like many years ago, fishing remains the main occupation of local people. Dozens of fishing boats leave and return to the island every day. For a small fee, tourists can join fishermen and go fish with them. They are also welcome to rent a boat, all the necessary gear, and enjoy fishing alone. If the prospect of fishing doesn’t look appealing, simply visit local fish markets – travelers will find dozens of fish species, fresh mussels, and many other types of exotic seafood. A fish … Read more
