A wild journey through Oman, from epic mountain passes to remote storied islands

Once an important hub for Indian Ocean trade, Oman today may be considered unassuming but its history is etched into some of the Middle East’s wildest landscapes. A journey from Muscat through the Hajar Mountains and Musandam Peninsula reveals its charms, with canyons that rise to citadel mountains, and dhow-filled harbours leading to serrated shores.

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