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Oman: Between a rock and a hard place
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.
Wadi Al Nakhur, Oman, Middle East
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.
Oman: Watching life emerge from the sands of Arabia
Oman is a superb location to witness the birth of turtles, writes Vicki Virtue.
Oman: Friendly faces abound
Vicki Virtue is impressed with the friendliness of the people of Oman and the country's beauty and safety.