The tombs of al-Ayn are an iconic archaeological site in Oman. Though they are famous, they can be a bit tricky to find. This post will help you plan a visit to the tombs of al-Ayn.
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Visiting the Tombs of al-Ayn in Oman
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Visiting the Famous Pillow Basalts in Wadi Jizzi, Oman
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If you have never heard of pillow basalts before, don’t worry. For over 5 years I didn’t realize that I worked a mere two hours away from a pretty famous geological site. If you want to know more about pillow basalts and how to see famous ones in Oman, keep reading.
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5 Tips for Writing Productivity When Travelling
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Whether you are travelling for leisure, visiting family, or as part of your job, writing during this time can be challenging. Even if you would prefer not to write on your trip, certain situations might deem it necessary. This post offers my 5 tips for writing productivity when travelling.
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3 Sites For Finding a Great Flight Deal
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One question I often get asked about travelling is, “How do you go about finding a great flight deal?”
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2 Hours in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
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As an archaeologist, I’m more accustomed to slow travel. Spending days, weeks, or even months, in a location is my normal. When I’m travelling as a tourist, I often have to adjust and sometimes that means settling for a couple of hours. Recently, I was on a whirlwind trip through Bavaria with my Mom and friend. On our way back to Frankfurt, we planned to stop at Rothenburg ob der...
5 Reasons to Visit Linderhof Palace in Ettal, Germany
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Castles and mountains. Those were the two things that my Mom and friend wanted to see during our short tour of Bavaria (southeastern state in Germany). After spending a day roaming Munich, we had one full day left to see castles and mountains. The big question was, “Where should we go?”
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Gummies Galore!: 3 Reasons to Visit the Haribo Factory Outlet Store in Bonn, Germany
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If you love—and I mean LOVE—gummies, then this post is for you!
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7 Tips for a Long Weekend in Iceland
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Iceland is a hotspot for travellers these days. I see people who barely travel venturing off to Iceland. The country offers a lot of options that make planning a visit quite easy, including free layovers and various types of tour packages, to help you build your trip as you want it. We decided to go for an extended weekend and this post covers 7 tips on how to make the most of your long weekend...
Architectural Feats in Oman Throughout the Ages
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Oman is currently a hotspot for travellers. It’s also a place that is receiving increasing attention by archaeologists. Oman features a stunning landscape, which includes an expansive sand dune desert, a myriad of wadis (intermittent rivers), numerous mountainous outcrops, a lengthy coastline, and more. Amidst these natural wonders, humans have been building permanent structures in the...
Planning a Day Trip to the Catlins, New Zealand
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You won’t see the Catlins on your typical tourist lists of must-see places in New Zealand. This is probably because it is a bit out of the way. This post details what we decided to see and some tips for planning a day trip to the Catlins.
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