Wadi Bashing
by peaceness98
Unique to Oman- Wadi Bashing can be described as going crazy with a 4x4 in Wadi's or Rockily dry riverbeds in valleys.
The nature (normally secluded areas), animals (suicidal goats, camels and donkeys), and plenty of other 4x4's packed with fun friends make a good mix.
Try it out on your way back from Camping in Rimal Bani Wahiba!:-) 4x4
Strong Rope thingy (in case you need to pull car)
First Aid Kit
Munchies (hey, you'll need the energy!)
Extra tire
Extra gas for the car
As a matter of fact; try it online first (safer, but not as fun i bet):
http://www.wadibasher.com/game.html
Info about antique items
by georeiser about Antique items
Antique items which are over 50 years old can not be exported from Oman. Ask the local shops or salesmen if you are not sure.
Note that all baggage are X-ray screened at the airport before you are checking in on the flights. It is wise not to export illegal items out of Oman, even though the screeings are for flight security reasons.
Sablat Al Bustan
by peaceness98 about Al Bustan Palace Hotel
A bus drives you through a road lit by torches, and after a short distance you reach the Sabla (area of gathering in local Omani dialect)
You'll find a traditional set up, complete with tents, swaying palms, the fragrance of frankincense and sweet smell of rose water. Live folk dances are performed including the traditional sword dance. Women can have their hands and feet decorated in henna
Unless you know locals who can invite you over for dinner, i recommend trying this place out- not just for the food (because home cooked is always better) but because of the ambeince.
If Al Bustan (a 5 star hotel) is too expensive for your budget, try visiting the newly opened Omani Cuisine Restaurant in older Muscat, near Sidab (and near al bustan), right behind the Sultan's Palace. -rice with meat, chicken, grilled fish.
- bbq's on a stick (Mashakeek)
- Shwaa (a local BBQ which is spiced and covered with banana leaves then dug under the earth to cook in the heat of the earth for three nites- much tastier than it sounds). One of my personal favourites, and you normally only eat it in celebrations.
- local bread (such as Rikhal), and possibly some popular Indian bread (Chapati, paratta)
-Omani Qahwa (i.e. coffee, very bitter) complimented with Omani dates and Omani Halwa {local sweet)
- Fresh Laban (Yoghurt drink)
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Enlightened water fountain, Muscat
Oman air at Muscat airport
23° 37' 2.3700" N 58° 33' 41.4500" E
23° 37' 4.7300" N 58° 33' 45.0000" E
