The flight to Oman was our first little adventure, because due to a strike by Lufthansa, it was not sure if we would be able to leave Munich. To be honest, we don’t think you have to spend a lot of time in Muscat. The city is of course much more worth seeing than various … Continue reading Travelogue Oman 2019 – Arrival and Maskat
The trigger for the destination Oman was that a friend of mine, whose husband works for Shell, moved there with her family. The country, for which the standard travel guide is significantly called “OMAN off-road”, has inspired us. At least for some time it was fantastic to leave the green landscapes of Bavaria behind and … Continue reading Travelogue Oman 2019
Vehicle If you want to explore Oman on your own, you cannot avoid having your own vehicle. If you really want to see a lot of the beautiful corners of the country, then you can’t avoid a powerful all-wheel-drive vehicle. The contract and insurance conditions are very important. When I first tried to go through … Continue reading Travelogue Oman 2019 – Organization
The next morning we start before sun set. It is the only time during this trip that we see a hippo outside the water. Samuel shows us rock paintings. They’re from the Masai and quite recent, not stone age. Gabi wanted to leave the car, climb up and have a closer look but Samuel blocks … Continue reading Travelogue Tanzania 2009 Programme Day 7 – Serengeti
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