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   RE: Living in San Francisco or Sacremento...

   by Ex_Pat_From_Hell 29 May 2012

   Oh, you would not like the summers in Sac. 40(c) regular. But it IS a dry heat. As I sit in Muscat and it's about 40 every day, I DO appreci…

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   RE: Day trip to Iran from Doha - IS IT POSSIBLE?

   by djdesi 28 May 2012

   Day trip to Iran... hmmm... Its not possible to have a day trip to Iran via a boat/ferry/ship unless you are flying into Iran. There…

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   RE: Which city???

   by Kira 27 May 2012

   Ha ha Genghis, don't believe you for a minute but duty free usually sells it so if I do come I'll grab a bottle! Interesting ... like…

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   Re: Day trip to Iran from Doha - IS IT POSSIBLE?

   by ansanziah 27 May 2012

   Hi, I can only recommed you that Oman (Muscat and some places nearby) and UAE (Dubai, Abu dhabi) are good choices for touring in this…

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   RE: Which city???

   by veralynn 27 May 2012

   Ah ha this is where I step in! I've lived in AD for 13 years and don't find it claustrophobic at all. Yes, it takes longer to get to the…

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   Day trip to Iran from Dubai - IS IT POSSIBLE?

   by edulopes10 22 May 2012

   Hi All, How are you guys? Trying to plan a trip for october..... I'll be heading to Dubai and want to explore Dubai, then Abu Dhabi,…

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   Day trip to Iran from Muscat - IS IT POSSIBLE?

   by edulopes10 22 May 2012

   Hi All, How are you guys? Trying to plan a trip for october..... I'll be heading to Dubai and want to explore Dubai, then Abu Dhabi,…

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   Day trip to Iran from Doha - IS IT POSSIBLE?

   by edulopes10 22 May 2012

   Hi All, How are you guys? Trying to plan a trip for october..... I'll be heading to Dubai and want to explore Dubai, then Abu Dhabi,…

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   Me and my backpack's 100 favourite places

   by sandpitmanrob 20 May 2012

   100. Niagra falls,USA 99. Mexico city, Mexico 98. San Francisco, USA 97. Petra, Jordan 96. Edinburgh, Scotland 95. Amsterdam, Neth…

10. 

    Transitvisa Saudi

    by 2globetrottersnl 18 May 2012

    We have arranged our transitvisa ( 72 hours ) for Saudi in Muscat, so it is possible, but you need a local accrediteert agent. Ronald…

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    RE: Which city???

    by Kira 17 May 2012

    /OK, thanx another great interpretation of what I'm expecting, all pointers lead to Dubai Yes, am talking of the G&T's been promised…

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    RE: Which city???

    by Kira 17 May 2012

    Thanks ... you've got me spot on, except that I'm enjoy Africa & the whole 'built up' feel of Dubai worries me ... however, still not…

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    RE: Stop-over in Muscat

    by zymbo 14 May 2012

    Thanks for your help. Yes, the flight will be with Oman Air but they want 55 euros for transit visa, hotel and transfer, so I think I'll…

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    RE: Stop-over in Muscat

    by genghis_caterpillar 11 May 2012

    Just to be a bit more specific - if you decide to do what I suggested above, then you should take an airport taxi and tell them you want…

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    RE: Stop-over in Muscat

    by genghis_caterpillar 11 May 2012

    With a 10 hour stop-over, they should give you a transit hotel included in the ticket - assuming you're flying Oman Air - check with the…

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    RE: 3 days - Doha or Muscat?

    by gsmartmouth 10 May 2012

    I agree with katcalls. Doha is more understated though, than Dubai. Muscat seems to have a lot more interesting cultural history and is…

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    Oman Trip Report, April 2012.

    by almondy23 08 May 2012

    So just spent 10 days in Oman/UAE, thought I would post and what was an excellent trip. Oman is the best by far for outdoors stuff, in…

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    RE: I forgot it's like 2am in the part of the world god cares about

    by Ex_Pat_From_Hell 05 May 2012

    One can drink at a bar in the hotel 4-5 stars. One can buy beer only from a state-sponsored liquor store, and only with a alcohol permit…

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    RE: I forgot it's like 2am in the part of the world god cares about

    by Boinkity_Boink 05 May 2012

    You can buy easily buy beer in Oman? While you're online, Expat, couple quick Qs about Oman/Dubai. Can you +easily+ rent a car in Dubai…

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    Notes from my Travels

    by dagefo 02 May 2012

    hi, Having just returned from Oman I thought I might be able to help some people with some thoughts after the trip. We were in Muscat…

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    Muscat tips

    by 12345abcde 02 May 2012

    Hi, I will be spending a Saturday in Muscat (8am until 7pm) and was wondering whether people had any recommendations as to how I should…

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    RE: 48hrs in Muscat - Best place to stay?

    by RastaAdmi 30 April 2012

    The Shangri-La in the same area as the Al Bustan is also a very nice hotel. Of the recommendations the venerable Madame Caterpillar has…

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    RE: 48hrs in Muscat - Best place to stay?

    by genghis_caterpillar 30 April 2012

    Sadly, there are no 4* or better hotels in Muttrah. If the Sheraton ever re-opens its doors, that would be the closest to what you want,…

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    Traveling to Oman 5/10-5/17. Anyone else traveling then?

    by CeruleanFalcon 30 April 2012

    Hello! I will be traveling to Oman from Qatar from 5/10 to 5/17 and I was thinking about renting a car and camping most of the time. For…

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    RE: 48hrs in Muscat - Best place to stay?

    by pella1 27 April 2012

    I have searched but haven't found a complete answer, I am investigating a 4 days/3nights stopover in Muscat in November. I want a minimum…