Atop a hill in the resort town of Salalah, in southern Oman. Salalah is verdant green in May-September, during a season called 'khareef', when abundant rain from the southwest monsoon vegetates the arid desert terrain
The resort of Salalah, in southern Oman, in the Arabian Gulf. Salalah comes alive between May-September, during a season called 'khareef', when abundant rain from the southwest monsoon vegetates the arid desert terrain
Algae on rocks by the sea in the southern hill resort area of Salalah, Oman, in the Arabian Gulf. It is one of the most beautiful places in the Middle East
War in Lebanon and terrorist threats have put many off the Middle East. From a selfish point of view, that means you'll get the sites pretty much to yourself....more
War in Lebanon and terrorist threats have put many off the Middle East. From a selfish point of view, that means you'll get the sites pretty much to yourself...more
Leaving Dubai's mega-yachts far behind, John Arlidge boards a lone wooden dhow and trades gold-plated excess for empty waters, sea dragons and midnight whale song...more