On a trip to Oman, Jim Eagles heads to the 'Grand Canyon of Arabia' and navigates sheer drops and rock falls to visit an abandoned cliff face village.

This area, often referred to as the Grand Canyon of Arabia, once supported dozens of remote mountain settlements. In the early 2000s however, the Oman Government moved all the inhabitants to less remote sites with easier access to modern services, leaving the villages to ghosts and foreign trampers.

An unspoilt nation with exotic experiences on tap.

Oman is a superb location to witness the birth of turtles, writes Vicki Virtue.

Vicki Virtue is impressed with the friendliness of the people of Oman and the country's beauty and safety.