Nizwa is where old traditions meet the super modern.
Apart from being the previous capital of Oman and having a famous goat market. Nizwa has one of the most modern museums in the Middle East. I am talking about the newly opened Oman...
Author: Tom
Wadi Shab, the first day of hitchhiking from Muscat.
Wadi Shab is about 150 kilometres south of Muscat, a nice day trip from the Capital. It is even possible to reach by hitchhiking. When I set off to Oman, hitchhiking was one of...
Muscats has unusual buildings, like an Opera House.
In a Western country, having a large Opera House in the capital is not unusual, but the Royal Opera House in Muscat makes it extraordinary. Of course, I think it is excellent, but to...
Muscat, the grandeur is hidden beneeth the serfase
Despite the oil income, Muscat has not indulged in show-off culture like other Arab states, but rather traditionally discreet modesty. This is how the city may seem at first glance. There are no high-raised...
Oman, traditionalism is looking into the future.
Oman is a rising star in tourism and with good reasons. At first glance, it looks very conservative and traditional, but do not get fooled. You will see most Omani men wearing the Dishdash,...
Baku, the little brother of Dubai?
You do not know what to expect when you arrive in Baku. You know you are in an old city that also tries to be very modern. The flame towers that have become the...
Ganja, previously an Iranian treasure
Ganja is Azerbaijan’s third largest city, and its name derives from the Persian word ganj, meaning “treasure” or “treasury”. The city has been a historical and cultural centre throughout its existence. It was the capital of...
Shäki, Xinaliq and Quba, the oil fortune is not visible here.
When you leave Baku (The little Dubai), Ganja, Shäki, Xinaliq, and Quba are natural and exciting towns to visit. In travel to Azerbaijan’s countryside, it is evident that the oil money has not reached...
Azerbaijan the best and worst experience in a long time!
Azerbaijan is a very complex and diverse country. It is situated in Europe and Central Asia. They sell off the capital, Baku, as their jewel. This will be my first post depicting gay life...
Besseggen, an amazing hike in Norway
Most Norwegians who love mountains have hiked Besseggen at least once, and also, many visitors from abroad find their way up to the Jotunheimen. Jotunheimen Nation Park is between the east and the west...
