November 2008 Archives

Trekking in Oman

Janice

Janice, United Kingdom
Trip in Oman ~ Beginner difficulty

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We’ve just got back from a scuba diving, sea kayaking and mountain walking trip in Oman. This destination is still relatively new on tourist trail so information for planning trips can be difficult. Here is a synopsis of some of the useful information we found!RoadsDriving in Oman is hairy to put it mildly. If you want an easy time - pay for a vehicle with
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The Great Trip Which Wasn't

Trent

Trent, United States
Trip in United States ~ Beginner difficulty

Date: Sometime in JulySummary: The Unraveling of a Year-long PlanLocation: Close to Paradise Nearly 4 months have passed since blogging about the last adventure. Hiking the Salkantay Trek into Machu Picchu was simply amazing. Since then I have been able to pursue more great adventures across California and into Arizona. Perhaps the most fitting story from the past few months to share after such a protracted absence is of
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Village Walk - Oman

Janice

Janice, United Kingdom
Trip in Oman ~ Beginner difficulty

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This is an easy short trek through a village in the mountains of Oman called Misfat Al Abriyeen. It’s about 2 - 3 hours from Muscat in the mountain range that includes Oman’s highest peak - Jebel Shams.The walk starts from a car park at the start of the village where a walking map is conveniently displayed. The walk starts with a walk through the village
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Report from Ethiopia!

Aukje

Aukje, Netherlands
Trip in Ethiopia ~ Beginner difficulty

After trekking on Mt. Kenya, it was time to get on the bike again! Towards Ethiopia…. Unfortunately, we had to take trucks between Isiolo and Moyale in Northern Kenya due to safety reasons, bu we managed to get off in Marsabit and explore the area for a day.Northern Kenya is pretty much a desert, but Marsabit is a little oasis on it’s own. After the
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