Hiking and camping in epic mountain ranges; bathing in luscious turquoise waterfall and diving off pristine beaches to swim with whale sharks and turtles. Oman, on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East, is a land of natural wonders and is gaining popularity as a playground for adventure types.
Here to explore after landing in the beachside capital of Muscat, my group and I head straight for the mountains of Jabal Akhdar. That is, after a roadside coffee stop, as is Omani tradition. At every opportunity here hot black coffee is thrust at you, and a word of warning: it is strong.
