The Ancient Oasis Towns of Oman: An Explorer’s Dream

Sally

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Naturally we are not going to run to Oman, but it is nice to see pictures of the old ancient oasis towns to give us a little feel of the place.


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Paula Froelich
Editor in ChiefApril 6, 2015





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In this day and age, it’s difficult for a traveler to feel like he or she is really truly exploring anymore. With the reach of the Internet and the opening of borders around the world, it can feel as if everything has already been laid bare… which is why Oman is so special. The country has only been “open” for 40 years, and the sultan, while modernizing the country, has insisted that any new construction fit in with the old.

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