Beautiful green garden from a park just outside of Muscat ion Oman
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Is Oman Safe? What You Need to Know Before Visiting

If you’ve never been to Oman before, you may be wondering in Oman is safe? Is it safe as a tourist to visit? What about a solo female traveller? As someone who has lived in Dubai for many years, I’ve visited Oman on numerous occasions. In this article, we’ll explore how safe Oman is and…

Shattaf meaning: The Middle Eastern Bidet & how to use it
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Shattaf meaning: The Middle Eastern Bidet & how to use it

Many people, when they first visit or move to the Middle East region, may wonder, “What on earth is that water gun next to the toilet?” It’s the Middle Eastern bidet! Also known as the bum gun! The Arabic word is Shattaf or Shatafa. If you’re curious to learn more. Such as where it originally…

Ceilings of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul Turkey
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Guide to visiting a mosque for the first time

If you’ve never visited a Mosque (or Masjid as it’s called in Arabic) before, it might be scary visiting a mosque for the first time or knowing what the mosque etiquette is! What do I do when I enter the mosque? What clothes should I wear? Is it okay for me as a none Muslim…

Baalbek lebanon
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16 amazing hidden gems in the Middle East you never knew existed!

Often one of the most overlooked regions for travel or seen as somewhere for the overly adventurous. Middle East countries offer many hidden travel opportunities and tourist attractions which are not as explored compared to other global attractions! Here’s my list of all the must visit places and things to do for a unique experience…