At the Muttrah fish docks, fishermen unload the day's catch to sell at the adjacent Muttrah Fish market. Many visitors to Muscat seeking an authentic experience will rise with the sun and spend an hour or so browsing the stalls here. It's an opportunity to observe an important local economy at work ... Read More »
Name that Country Quiz
Name That Country: Bahla Fort
Bahla Fort is just one of many historical forts in our mystery country. It is, however, one of the oldest and the only one listed as a UNESCO Historical Site. The site is an oasis in the foothills of the Jabal al-Akhdar (the Green Mountain, part of the Al Hajar Mountains) in the interior of the ... Read More »
City of Gold, Breaker of Records, Host of Expo 2020 World Fair: Name That City!
This city on the Arabian Peninsula is known for record breaking achievements and innovation in architecture and real estate development. It rose from a small port city to a major, international economic-engine and world-class tourist destination in just a few decades. Some of the city's achievements ... Read More »
Name That Country!
This North African country was the first to acknowledge the independence of the United States of America.* In 1777, seeking to expand foreign trade, the country's sultan opened his ports to several European countries with which he did not have treaties, and to the brand new nation of the USA. In ... Read More »
Morocco Tours: Name That City!
The artificial lake above is supplied by the wall of Atlas Mountains in the background and has been watering the surrounding groves of palm, olive and fruit trees, known as the Menara Gardens, since the 12 century. The elegant 19th-century pavilion is used for picnicking and gazing out over the lake ... Read More »
Greece Tours: Name That City!
This pretty town on the Saronic Gulf in the eastern Peloponnese was the first capital of the modern state of Greece 1823-1834. It's on many lists of the most romantic places in Greece and is a favorite getaway destination for Athenians. It's a lesser known destination for foreign tourists but ... Read More »
