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Travel
“Not all those who wander are lost.” J.R.R. Tolkien
Jebel Akdar: Exotic, Warm and Welcoming
SARAH WALTON: It's a place of simple but genuine pleasures, truly a delightful destination in Oman …
‘Sand In Your Pants’: It’s Time for Desert Fun
SARAH WALTON: The deserts of the UAE - and beyond -provide a magical experience whatever end of the luxury spectrum you happen to inhabit. …
The Enduring Appeal of ‘The Very Human’ Ibn Battuta
STEVE ROYSTON: His skill, wit and humour have brought the great traveller, Ibn Battuta, vividly to life. The latest on his travels delivers again. …
Ifrane: The Arab World’s Own ‘Little Switzerland’
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: The authorities in the town are trying to up its profile and attract visitors with new initiatives …
My ‘Slice of Sri Lanka’: ‘Stunning South West’
SARAH WALTON: You can be ensconced in luxurious paradise just eight hours from leaving your home in Dubai. Sri Lanka's coast offers stunning surprises. …
‘Roll Up, Roll Up For The Sharjah Sightseeing Tour’
ALEXANDER MCNABB: Oh yes, I can feel the smirks already forming on those Dubai-dwelling faces. But, honestly, there's a lot to see in Sharjah …
‘Exotic’: Orientalist Cliches Still Used to ‘Sell Morocco’
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: If a family of Moroccans were to find themselves on Bondi Beach they'd find it 'exotic'. But that's not a word used to sell Australia …
Birkat Al Mawz: Oman’s ‘Totally Cool’ Ghost Town
SARAH WALTON: They don't make it easy for you to reach some of Oman's tourist treasures but with a little effort you'll find it. Certainly worth the trouble. …
Moroccan Tourism: Set for Up-Market Boom?
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: Are we on the cusp on the major boom for the Moroccan property market driven by cash-rich tourists? Views are mixed. …
Asilah: The Hidden Moroccan Seaside Gem
THE VIEW FROM FEZ: It doesn't feature too highly on most tourists 'must sees' when they come to Morocco but it has many attractions …
The Salalah ‘Invasion’: Some Planning Please
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: We're all suffering from post-invasion stress in Dhofar following the unprecedented influx of tourists during Eid. …
Blood-Letting & Freak Shows: The Dhofar Festival
SUSAN AL SHAHRI: The first drops of rain tell me that the Dhofar Festival is not far away. If you're up for the weird it's a great destination…
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