Oman is big country covering a total land area of 309,500 km2. When we get a job offer to work in Oman as healthcare worker, we are often scattered around the country in different health institutions. You would be lucky to be getting a post in Muscat, the capital city where urbanisation, malls and infrastructure are situated. But most often we will be posted in healthcare institutions in the interior area of Oman. There is not much public transportation in Oman except the occasional taxis and … [Read more...]
OASIS IN BIDIYAH
Living in the desert, people still often get surprised to find a little known wonderful oasis hiding in the corner. Bidiyah in North Sharqiya, where the beautiful Wahiba Sands is located, has some hidden oasis in the area. There you can find Bidiyah Oasis, a perfect for a place for relaxation or intimate gathering once this pandemic is over that not many people know about, available for rent. We were introduced to Bidiyah Oasis by the owner of Wahiba Bedouin Desert Camp. He … [Read more...]
EXPERIENCING THE BEDOUIN LIFE AT WAHIBA BEDOUIN RUSTIC DESERT CAMP
They say: “When in Rome, do what the Romans do...” Since we are living in a gulf country with magnificent sand dunes and our backyard is the beautiful Wahiba Sands, why not spend a day and night like Bedouin people on J’s natal day plus the winter cool weather in January is perfect for the experience. 2 years ago, we celebrated his birthday in Korea with snow and now, we celebrated with golden sands. Bedouins are an ethnic group of nomadic Arabs who has historically inhabited the deserts. … [Read more...]
NEW DISCOVERIES IN MUSCAT
Living in the interior area of Oman, we look forward to our monthly trip to Muscat, the capital of Oman for our periodical dose of the metropolitan life. It takes around 1.5 to 2 hours drive from our place to the city. We all, even the kids, have gotten so used with long drives here in Oman. We love discovering and exploring new things in Muscat. Last December, we had our usual Christmas staycation at our favorite serviced apartment, Somerset Panorama and went back to Muscat again on the eve … [Read more...]
A LOVELY STAYCATION AT A LUXURIOUS STUDIO UNIT IN JEBEL SIFAH
When my birthday was coming up last month, my family & I were thinking of how would celebrate my day. I thought of trying something different as the the usual staycations at hotels in Muscat. I have heard of Jebel Sifah from an Omani colleague in my previous workplace. I overheard she said it is a nice place around 45 minutes away from Muscat. I heard it got a beach, swimming pool, hotel and bar in the place. I researched and found the information of the hotel, the Sifawy Boutique Hotel. I … [Read more...]
SOMERSET PANORAMA MUSCAT: THE BEST AFFORDABLE SERVICED APARTMENT FOR FAMILY STAYCATIONS
One of the occasional indulgences of living in Oman of expats working in the interior parts of the country are staycations in Muscat. Staycations are usually for celebrations of a special occasion, sometimes to satiate the taste for a bit of metropolitan bustle for city-born expats missing it and sometimes out of necessity because a lot of errands are needed to do in the capital of Muscat & the current residence is a far drive away. In my ten months living in Oman, my family had a total … [Read more...]