Muscat was far from a highlight of my trip to Oman, but I wouldn’t recommend skipping it—necessarily.
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Oman’s Grand Canyon
How many canyons can one hike before they all start to seem less grand?
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Lush Arabia
Putting a Salalah itinerary together is surprisingly easy.
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Welcome to Wahiba Sands
Chilling amid Oman’s dunes is a relaxing, pleasurable and worthwhile endeavor.
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The Truth About Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi presents the most authentic experience of being in the Emirates, and also the most interesting one.
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Is Dubai Actually Better Than Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is to discover; Dubai is to enjoy.
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The Best Beaches in Turkey for Any Traveler
This list doesn’t include all of the best beaches in Turkey, but it’s an excellent start on your search for them.
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Return to the City of Rumi
Is Konya worth visiting?
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Turkey’s Other Seashore
Is the Black Sea worth visiting on your trip to Turkey?
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Is Antalya Worth Visiting?
Antalya is so much more than the Russian-filled resort town you might be expecting.
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Istanbul Starts Here
Placing parameters on your stay in Istanbul, even—no, especially—if you plan to return in the future, can motivate you to accomplish more during your trip.
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Cappadocia Doesn’t Exist
Cappadocia is a captivating place, even though the word itself is a misnoner.
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How to Get Around in Turkey
Getting around in Turkey is much easier than you’re probably thinking.
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A Desert Dream in Dubai
There’s no right or wrong way to plan a Dubai itinerary
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My Middle East Bucket List
I haven’t yet managed to visit many of the most underrated places in the Middle East.
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Iran’s Loneliest Desert
How to make the most of your time in Yazd, the proverbial See of Zoroastrianism, and the beautiful (though not particularly lonely) desert that extends to the north and east of it.
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