Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi

On my last full day in Duqm, I walk through the Sai Commercial District, settle the final details of my residency, and prepare for the long coastal drive south to Dhofar. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Duqm, Oman. Places in this episode: Sai Commercial District, Bean Haus Cafe, Bank Muscat Duqum, Old Fishing Village, Duqm Express Hotel, Presssed Cafe, Duqm Tourist Beach, Sur Harbour. Covered: Duqm Daily Life, Residency Logistics, Local Dining Costs, Driving South Oman, SEZ Economy Impact. Chapters:00:00 Sai Commercial District01:44 Bean Haus Cafe04:22 Duqm Express Hotel06:05 Sea07:43 Beach08:33 Night09:47 Road A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Duqm #OmanTravel #ExpatsInOman #AlWusta #SEZAD #RoadTripOman #DesertLife #ArabianSea #OmanTourism #LivingAbroad #MuscatToSalalah #DuqmPort #RockGarden #OmanCulture #TravelPodcast #SalimAlBalushi #Vision2040 #CoastalDrive https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On my final full day in Duqm, I walk through the Sai Commercial District, reflect on the resident card and bank account setup, and say goodbye to the frontier port before heading south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Duqm, Oman. Places in this episode: Sai Commercial District, Old Duqm village core, Bank Muscat, EMPIRE Restaurant & Cafe, Bean Haus Cafe, THE FOOD STUDIO RESTAURANT- DUQM, Liora Caffe ليورا کافیة, Rock Garden District. Covered: Duqm daily life, expat logistics, local dining, urban development, farewell reflections. Chapters:00:00 Sai Commercial District01:22 Bank Muscat03:43 Rock Garden District06:10 Liora Caffe ليورا کافیة08:11 National Road 32 A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Duqm #OmanTravel #AlWusta #SEZAD #DuqmNewCity #RockGarden #RasMadrakah #OmanLife #ExpatsInOman #TravelOman #DuqmPort #SaiDistrict #OmanCulture #VisitingOman #MiddleEastTravel #CoastalDrive #DuqmFood #ResidentCard https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Day nine in Duqm. The port is busy with car carriers, the wind is steady, and I finally get my resident card sorted while walking the falaj. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Duqm, Oman. Places in this episode: Sai Commercial District, Bean Haus Cafe, Civic District, SEZAD Office, National Road 32, Port of Duqm, Duqm Salkara Family Restaurant, Rock Garden District. Covered: Residency Logistics, Port Industry, Local Dining, Urban Water Systems, Cost of Living, Wind and Weather. Chapters:00:00 Sai Commercial District02:06 Civic District04:25 Road06:50 Duqm Salkara Family Restaurant09:51 Sea A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #OmanTravel #Duqm #AlWusta #SEZAD #OmanLife #ExpatsInOman #DuqmPort #RockGarden #RasMadrakah #OmanDevelopment #ResidencyInOman #VisitOman #ArabianSea #UrbanPlanning #OmanFood #FalajSystem #DuqmNewCity #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On day six in Duqm, Salim watches the massive car carriers dock at the port, explores the Rock Garden's silent statues, and reflects on the tension between rapid industrial growth and the enduring silence of the Arabian Sea coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Duqm, Oman. Places in this episode: Sai Commercial District, Old Fishing Harbour, Duqm salkara family restaurant, National Road 32, Bean Haus Cafe, Royal Oman Police Office, Rock Garden (Al Mukhoor), Duqm Tourist Beach. Covered: Port of Duqm expansion, Rock Garden (Al Mukhoor) visit, Cost of living and housing in Duqm, Residency (Iqama) process, Ras Madrakah coastal drive, Local dining in Sai District. Chapters:00:00 Sai Commercial District01:36 Ras Madrakah04:01 Royal Oman Police Office06:26 Duqm Tourist Beach08:36 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Duqm #OmanTravel #AlWusta #SEZAD #RockGarden #RasMadrakah #OmanLife #ExpatsInOman #DuqmPort #ArabianSea #OmanVlog #TravelOman #EconomicZone #DesertLife #SaiDistrict #OmanFood #ResidentCard #SummerInOman https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On day five in Duqm, Salim follows a falaj through the Rock Garden District, visits the bustling port to see the car surge, and reflects on the tension between traditional Bedouin life and the massive SEZ boom. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Duqm, Oman. Places in this episode: Rock Garden District, Sai Commercial District, EMPIRE Restaurant & Cafe, Ras Madrakah, Old Duqm village core, Bank Muscat, Duqm Park. Covered: Duqm Urban Planning, Residency Logistics, Local Economy, Natural Landmarks, Cost of Living, Traditional Culture. Chapters:00:00 Rock Garden District03:07 Sai Commercial District06:26 Bank Muscat09:29 Wind A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DuqmOman #SEZAD #AlWusta #OmanTravel #RockGarden #RasMadrakah #DuqmPort #OmanLife #DesertToCity #FalajSystem #SaiDistrict #VisaOman #ResidentCard #ArabianSea #OmanDevelopment #BudgetTravelOman #IndustrialTourism #BedouinHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Day four in Duqm: navigating the new city districts, understanding the SEZ economy, and finding calm on the empty Arabian Sea coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Duqm, Oman. Places in this episode: Sai Commercial District, Bean Haus Cafe, Rock Garden (Al Mukhoor), Ras Madrakah, Civic District, Old Fishing Harbour, Duqm salkara family restaurant, Oman Across Ages Museum. Covered: Duqm Urban Development, SEZ Economy, Cost of Living, Rock Garden Visit, Residency Logistics, Local Cuisine. Chapters:00:00 Sai Commercial District04:05 Ras Madrakah08:04 Duqm Beach Camp A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Duqm #OmanTravel #AlWusta #SEZAD #RockGarden #RasMadrakah #OmanExpats #DigitalNomadOman #VisitOman #ArabianSea #DesertLife #OmanFood #TravelTips #SustainableTravel #OmanCulture #PortCity #WadiExplorer #SummerInOman https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim walks through Duqm’s planned civic heart, traces a falaj through the residential streets, and reflects on the tension between the SEZ boom and traditional Omani life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Duqm, Oman. Places in this episode: Civic District, Grand Mosque, Regional Hospital, Central Park, Rock Garden District, Bean Haus Cafe, National Road 32, Sai Commercial District. Covered: Duqm New City Urban Planning, Residency and Banking Logistics, Local Economy and Costs, Falaj and Water Systems, Duqm Landmarks and Nature. Chapters:00:00 Civic District01:26 Rock Garden District04:12 Sai Commercial District06:49 Coastal District09:15 Grand Mosque A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DuqmOman #SEZAD #DuqmNewCity #OmanTravel #AlWusta #ExpatsInOman #IqamaProcess #DuqmLife #RockGarden #RasMadrakah #FalajSystem #OmanDevelopment #SaiCommercialDistrict #VisitingOman #ArabianSea #OmanCulture #TravelPodcast #SalimAlBalushi https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Day two in Duqm. Salim explores the wind-carved stone statues of Al Mukhoor, drives to the wild headland of Ras Madrakah, and navigates the quiet rhythms of a town built from scratch. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Duqm, Oman. Places in this episode: Sai Commercial District, Al Mukhoor, Ras Madrakah, National Road 32, Duqm Salkara Family Restaurant, Old Duqm village core, Crowne Plaza Duqm, Park Inn by Radisson Duqm. Covered: Duqm Rock Garden, Ras Madrakah, Old Village Food, Resident Card Process, Cost of Living, Urban Development. Chapters:00:00 Sai Commercial District01:37 Al Mukhoor04:58 Duqm Salkara Family Restaurant08:18 Ras Madrakah A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DuqmOman #AlWustaGovernorate #RockGardenDuqm #RasMadrakah #OmanTravelPodcast #SEZAD #FrontierLiving #OmanLife #DesertToSea #TravelOman #BudgetTravelOman #ExpatLifeOman #AlMukhoor #DuqmPort #ArabianSea #SlowTravel #OmanVlog #SalimAlBalushi https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim arrives in Duqm after the ferry from Maşīrah, exploring the working port, the Rock Garden, and the new city districts. He shares insights on living costs, visa logistics, and the unique rhythm of Oman's developing frontier. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Duqm, Oman. Places in this episode: Maşīrah, Shannah, Sai Commercial District, National Road 32, Old Duqm village core, Bean Haus Cafe, Duqm Rock Garden (Al Mukhoor), Ras Madrakah. Covered: Duqm arrival and settlement, Cost of living and housing in Duqm, Transport and taxi fares, Old fishing village and food, Practicalities: Visa, Banking, SIM, Natural landmarks: Rock Garden, Ras Madrakah. Chapters:00:00 Shannah01:36 Sai Commercial District04:28 Duqm06:49 Ras Madrakah09:03 Wind A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DuqmOman #AlWustaGovernorate #OmanTravelPodcast #SEZADuqm #VisitOman #RockGardenDuqm #OmanLife #ExpatsInOman #DuqmPort #ArabianSea #OmanTourism #SpecialEconomicZone #RasMadrakah #OmanVlog #TravelOman #DesertToSea #OmanCulture #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On my final day in Maşīrah, I walk the empty eastern beaches one last time, check on the oil slick risk, and prepare for the ferry back to the mainland. A quiet reflection on turtle conservation, island logistics, and the slow rhythm of departure. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Maşīrah, Oman. Places in this episode: Hilf, Dawwa, Sur Masirah, Marsis Fort, Shannah, Dhofar, Masirah Grill House, Thy Yard ذا يارد. Covered: Maşīrah departure, Turtle nesting season, Oil slick monitoring, Fish factory economy, Marsis Fort history, Kitesurfing culture. Chapters:00:00 Hilf03:05 Sur Masirah06:41 Marsis Fort A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #OmanTravel #MasirahIsland #LoggerheadTurtle #OmanAdventure #AshSharqiyahSouth #HilfTown #KitesurfingOman #RAFMasirah #TurtleConservation #IslandLife #OmanNature #MarineWildlife #TravelOman #MonsoonWinds #FerryRide #SustainableTravel #OmanCulture #EastCoastOman https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On my final full day in Maşīrah, I walk the empty beaches one last time, check on the oil slick threat, visit the fish factory, and prepare for the ferry back to the mainland. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Maşīrah, Oman. Places in this episode: Hilf, Dawwa, Sur Masirah, Marsis, Al Madina Restaurant, Thy Yard, Masirah Beach Camp, RAF Masirah. Covered: Maşīrah departure, Oil slick monitoring, Fish factory economy, Marsis Fort history, Kitesurfing culture, Resident card logistics. Chapters:00:00 Hilf01:35 Dawwa04:12 Marsis05:52 Street08:23 Thy Yard A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MasirahIsland #OmanTravel #LoggerheadTurtles #AshSharqiyahSouth #KitesurfingOman #HilfTown #MarsisFort #CaribbeanBezengi #OmanLiving #MonsoonWinds #DesertIsland #TurtleConservation #FerryLife #OmanFoodie #RAFMasirah #TravelOman #IslandLife #WildlifeOman https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On his sixth day on Maşīrah, Salim walks the Dawwa beach at dawn, watches the last loggerhead hatchlings of the season reach the sea, and reflects on the island's quiet economy, the oil slick offshore, and what it means to live by the ferry. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Maşīrah, Oman. Places in this episode: Maşīrah Island, Dawwa beach, Hilf, Masirah Grill House, Sur Masirah lagoons, Shannah port, Event Cafe. Covered: turtle hatching season, island economy and fishing, oil slick risk, kitesurfing season, island practicalities, cost of living on Masirah. Chapters:00:00 Dawwa beach01:00 Hilf02:44 Masirah Grill House04:40 Street and market05:38 Wind and kitesurfing lagoon06:35 Waves on rocks A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Masirah #MasirahIsland #Oman #OmanTravel #LoggerheadTurtles #TurtleHatching #MasirahBeach #SurMasirah #KitesurfingOman #OmanCoast #TravelOman #OmanAdventure #MasirahHilf #OmanSea #MasirahOilSpill #OmanNature #SlowTravel #OmanDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On day five of eight on Maşīrah, Salim visits Marsis Fort on the island's west coast, drives the coastal track with a local fisherman, and watches the ferry arrive at Hilf. He reflects on the island's wind-driven life, the cost of a simple day, and the turtle season still unfolding on the southern beaches. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Maşīrah, Oman. Places in this episode: Hilf, Sur Masirah, Marsis, Marsis Fort, Safa'iq, Dawwa, Shannah Port, Masirah Grill House. Covered: Maşīrah west coast, Marsis Fort, Safa'iq gravesite, Island cash economy, Turtle conservation, Ferry logistics. Chapters:00:00 Hilf00:37 Sur Masirah01:41 Marsis04:07 Masirah Grill House05:47 Dawwa07:22 Masirah Beach Camp A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MasirahIsland #OmanTravel #VisitOman #MarsisFort #Safaiq #DawwaBeach #LoggerheadTurtles #TurtleHatching #KitesurfingOman #MonsoonWinds #Hilf #ShannahFerry #MasirahBeachCamp #MasirahGrillHouse #OmanCoast #ArabianSea #TravelOman #IslandLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim spends a night on the Dawwa turtle beach, watching the first loggerhead hatchlings of the season make their way to the sea. A reflection on the costs of the island, the rhythm of the ferry, and the quiet work of the Environment Authority's cleanup crew. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Maşīrah, Oman. Places in this episode: Dawwa beach, Hilf, Masirah Beach Camp, Serapis Hotel, Masirah Grill House, Shannah Port, RAF Masirah airbase, Sur Masirah lagoons. Covered: Turtle nesting and hatchling season, Masirah practicalities and cost of living, RAF Masirah airbase history, Island economy and fishing, Monsoon wind season and kitesurfing. Chapters:00:00 Dawwa beach00:59 Sea02:55 Serapis Hotel04:09 Masirah Grill House05:36 Sur Masirah lagoons07:15 Marsis Fort08:31 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MasirahIsland #OmanTravel #TurtleWatching #LoggerheadTurtles #Hatchlings #OmanCoast #ArabianSea #KitesurfingOman #MasirahBeach #Hilf #Dawwa #SlowTravel #OmanDiaries #TravelOman #TurtleNesting #IslandLife #WindSportsOman https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim follows the island's economy from the Hilf fish factory to the daily ferry crossing, watches loggerhead hatchlings make their first journey, and reflects on the quiet interdependence of Maşīrah's people, wind and sea. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Maşīrah, Oman. Places in this episode: Hilf, Shannah Port, Maşīrah Island, Dawwa, Serabis Hotel, AL MADINA RESTAURANT, Maserh Event cafe. Covered: Fish factory and fishing economy, Ferry logistics and island life, Loggerhead turtle hatching season, Cost of living and practicalities on Masirah. Chapters:00:00 Hilf02:06 Port03:42 Dawwa06:47 Serabis Hotel07:59 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MasirahIsland #OmanTravel #TurtleHatching #LoggerheadTurtles #Hilf #OmanCoast #WindyBeach #FerryLife #IslandLiving #OmanAdventure #SlowTravel #MiddleEastTravel #NatureWatch #Oman #ArabianSea #EcoTourism https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim explores Maşīrah's wind-battered east coast, visits the abandoned RAF airbase, hikes Jabal Al Humr for a full-island view, and reflects on the island's quiet, cash-only rhythm. A day of empty beaches, turtle tracks, and the practicalities of island life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Maşīrah, Oman. Places in this episode: Hilf, Jabal Al Humr, Dawwa, Marsis, Sur Masirah, Masirah Beach Camp, Al Shaati Hotel, Santorini Cafe. Covered: Maşīrah island east coast turtle beaches, Jabal Al Humr hike, RAF Masirah history, kitesurfing at Sur Masirah, cash-only economy and ferry logistics, cost of living in Maşīrah. Chapters:00:00 Maşīrah02:01 Jabal Al Humr04:18 Hilf07:33 Santorini Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #MasirahIsland #OmanTravel #TurtleNesting #JabalAlHumr #LoggerheadTurtles #OmanCoast #KitesurfingOman #VisitOman #IslandLife #Hilf #MasirahBeach #OmanAdventure #MonsoonWind #Arabia #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim arrives on Masirah Island by ferry, feeling the monsoon wind for the first time. He explores Hilf's practical realities—cash-only life, the fish factory, and the turtle beaches—and settles into the island's slow, windswept rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Maşīrah, Oman. Places in this episode: Hilf, Al Shaati Hotel, Masirah Beach Camp, Santorini Cafe, Sur Masirah lagoons. Covered: Arrival by ferry, Island practicalities (cash, no ATMs), Loggerhead nesting season, Kitesurfing on monsoon winds, Hilf town and fish factory. Chapters:00:00 Hilf01:10 Al Shaati Hotel03:10 Beach wind and waves04:06 Masirah Beach Camp05:43 Night beach and wind A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Oman #Masirah #MasirahIsland #OmanTravel #TurtleNesting #LoggerheadTurtles #KitesurfingOman #BeachCamp #Hilf #ShannahFerry #OmanCoast #RoadTripOman #WindyBeach #OmanAdventure #EmptyBeaches #OmanNature #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On his final day in Sur, Salim walks the quiet lanes of the old town, shares tea with a boatbuilder, and watches the sunset from Al Ayjah lighthouse. He reflects on the cost of a simple life, the town's deep ties to the sea, and the road south to Dhofar. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Sur, Oman. Places in this episode: Al Ayjah, Khor Al Batah bridge, Sur fish souq, Sur traditional souq, Al Ayjah Lighthouse, Zaki Restaurant. Covered: Sur daily rhythm, Boat building heritage, Old town architecture, Fish souq and local food, Cost of living in Sur, Preparing to leave for Dhofar. Chapters:00:00 Sur00:52 Al Ayjah03:28 Market05:12 Al Ayjah Lighthouse06:29 Zaki Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SurOman #OmanTravel #DhowBuilding #AlAyjahLighthouse #OmanCoast #TravelOman #OmanDiaries #SlowTravel #SurOldTown #OmanHistory #SeafoodOman #TurtleSeason #RasAlJinz #OmanRoadTrip #MiddleEastTravel #SurCorniche #OmanGuide #ArabianSea https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On his final full day in Sur, Salim walks the corniche at dawn, visits the dhow yard one last time, and spends his last night at Ras al Jinz watching turtles. He reflects on the cost of the week and prepares to head south toward Dhofar. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Sur, Oman. Places in this episode: Sur Corniche, Khor Al Batah bridge, Al Ayjah dhow yard, Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve, Sur old town, Brew Oz Specialty Coffee, Sur-Qalhat road. Covered: Dhow building craft, Turtle nesting season, Cost of living in Sur, Preparing to leave for Dhofar, Sur daily life and rhythm, Road safety awareness. Chapters:01:26 Khor Al Batah bridge03:07 Sur-Qalhat road04:28 Desert05:51 Night beach, waves07:46 Quiet street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SurOman #RasAlJinz #GreenTurtles #OmanTravel #DhowBuilding #AlAyjah #OmanCoast #DhofarNext #SlowTravel #OmanLife #IndianOcean #TurtleSeason #SurCorniche #OmanBudget #Mashuai #SurMaritime #LateAugustOman https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On day seven in Sur, Salim turns inland to Bilad Sur, walks the empty summer streets to Sunaysilah Castle, and spends the evening at Ras al Jinz as a turtle season begins to slow. A reflection on living in a town between the sea and the interior, and the cost of a simple day. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Sur, Oman. Places in this episode: Bilad Sur, Sunaysilah Castle, Highway 23, Sur Court Complex, Jabal E Kashmir, Ras al Jinz, The Crepe Cafe Sur, Naseem Restaurant. Covered: Bilad Sur district walk, Sunaysilah Castle visit, Ras al Jinz turtle nesting, Sur local food costs, Life between sea and interior, Preparing to leave Sur for Dhofar. Chapters:00:00 Bilad Sur02:55 Sur Court Complex04:16 Ras al Jinz06:29 The Crepe Cafe Sur A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SurOman #RasAlJinz #GreenTurtles #OmanTravel #AshSharqiyah #DhowCountry #OmanCoast #TurtleNesting #BiladSur #SunaysilahCastle #OmanLiving #SurOldTown #IndianOceanTrade #AlAyjah #OmanAdventure #SlowTravel #OmanSummer #JabalEKashmir https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim spends a full night at Ras al Jinz with a small group of turtle watchers, observing a green turtle nest and reflecting on the quiet patience of the season, the cost of living in Sur, and the week's slow rhythm. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Sur, Oman. Places in this episode: Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve, Sur old town, Al Ayjah, Brew Oz Specialty Coffee, Joma Cafe, Al Hawash Restaurant, Sur Corniche. Covered: Turtle nesting and hatching, Cost of living in Sur, Resident card processing, Dhow building, Sur old town and corniche. Chapters:00:00 Brew Oz Specialty Coffee02:28 Al Ayjah04:00 Joma Cafe05:26 Street06:18 Al Hawash Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SurOman #RasalJinz #GreenTurtle #TurtleSeason #OmanTravel #OmanCoast #DhowYard #SurCorniche #OmanCostOfLiving #OmanLiving #SurOldTown #Falaj #OmanNature #ArabianSea #SlowTravel #OmanInsights https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On day five in Sur, Salim traces a falaj to its end, watches the hull of a dhow take shape in the Al Ayjah yard, and reflects on waiting — for turtles, for rain, for a resident card — over cheap karak and grilled fish. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Sur, Oman. Places in this episode: Al Ayjah dhow yard, Khor Al Batah bridge, Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve, Bilad Sur, Sur Corniche, Al Ayjah Lighthouse, Wadi Shab. Covered: falaj water channels, dhow building craft, green turtle nesting, Sur cost of living, resident card registration, Sur cuisine. Chapters:00:00 Khor Al Batah bridge01:04 Harbour02:12 Boatyard04:10 Bilad Sur06:09 Night07:28 Beach A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SurOman #OmanTravel #RasAlJinz #GreenTurtles #DhowBuilding #OmanCoast #TravelOman #AshSharqiyah #OmanHistory #SeafoodOman #SlowTravel #MiddleEastTravel #OmanVisa #ExpatLife #AlAyjah #SurCorniche https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim spends his fourth day in Sur watching the turtle season from the beach at Ras al Jinz, exploring the old quarter of Bilad Sur, and reflecting on the town's quiet economy of fish, wood, and salt. He follows a falaj to its end, visits the Sur Maritime Museum, and ends the day with a grilled kingfish dinner on the corniche. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Sur, Oman. Places in this episode: Al Ayjah, Ras al Jinz, Sur Maritime Museum, Brew Oz Specialty Coffee, Vaidyans Fish and Grill Restaurant, Al Ayjah lighthouse. Covered: falaj irrigation and water, Sur maritime history and dhow building, local food and fish souq, turtle nesting season, cost of living in Sur. Chapters:00:00 Sur02:58 Brew Oz Specialty Coffee04:45 Al Ayjah05:33 Vaidyans Fish and Grill Restaurant06:25 Al Ayjah lighthouse A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sur #OmanTravel #TurtleSeason #RasAlJinz #SurMaritimeMuseum #AlAyjah #DhowYard #FishSouq #SurOldTown #OmanCoast #GreenTurtles #IndianOcean #TravelOman #SurCorniche #OmanHistory #SurLighthouse #AugustInOman https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim spends a full day and night in Sur, from the quiet of the corniche at dawn to the falaj in the eastern wadi, and ends with a moonlit evening at Ras al Jinz watching green turtles nest under the stars. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Sur, Oman. Places in this episode: Sur Corniche, Al Ayjah, Ras al Jinz, Sur Maritime Museum, Fatah Al Khair. Covered: falaj irrigation, turtle nesting, Sur maritime heritage, Al Ayjah fort, local food costs. Chapters:00:00 Harbour at dawn01:45 Falaj stream03:36 Fatah Al Khair05:30 Ras al Jinz07:09 Night beach A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #OmanTravel #SurOman #RasAlJinz #GreenTurtle #TurtleNesting #OmanCoast #IndianOcean #DhowYard #Falaj #SurOldTown #AlAyjah #SurCorniche #OmanNature #TravelOman #SeasideOman #TurtleWatch https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim wakes before dawn for a quiet morning at Ras al Jinz, watches the last hatchlings reach the sea, and explores the working fish souq and the Fatah Al Khair dhow. A reflection on the season of turtles and the trade that built Sur. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Sur, Oman. Places in this episode: Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve, Sur Fish Souq, Dhow Factory (Al Ayjah), Al Ayjah Lighthouse, Khor Al Batah bridge, jabl e kashmir restaurant, Sur old quarter, Sur Maritime Museum. Covered: turtle nesting and hatchling season, fish souq and seafood economy, dhow construction and maritime heritage, old town architecture, Sur cost of living, Sur daily rhythms. Chapters:00:00 Ras al Jinz Turtle Reserve02:48 Market04:38 Khor Al Batah bridge06:33 Al Ayjah Lighthouse07:52 Old town street09:57 Sur Maritime Museum A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SurOman #RasAlJinz #TurtleSeason #OmanTravel #DhowBuilding #OldSur #AlAyjah #OmanCoast #BirdWatching #OmanMaritime #SurFishMarket #IndianOceanTrade #OmanHistory #SlowTravel #GulfTravel #OmanVlog #SeaTurtles https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim arrives in Sur for the green turtle nesting season, walks the Al Ayjah dhow yards, and settles into a fishing town that has traded with the Indian Ocean for centuries. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Sur, Oman. Places in this episode: Saiq, Ibra, Bilad Sur, Al Ayjah, Al Ayjah Lighthouse, Khor Al Batah suspension bridge, Dhow Factory, Fatah Al Khair. Covered: Arrival in Sur and settling in, Dhow building and maritime heritage, Green turtle nesting at Ras al Jinz, Cost of living in Sur, Local food and fish market, Sur's Indian Ocean trade history. Chapters:00:00 Saiq00:44 Bilad Sur02:30 Al Ayjah04:41 Al Ayjah Lighthouse05:33 Zaki Restaurant06:47 Sur08:59 Wadi Shab A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #SurOman #RasAlJinz #GreenTurtles #DhowYards #AlAyjah #OmanTravel #AshSharqiyah #OldTownSur #FishMarket #Mashuai #OmanCoast #TurtleNesting #SurCorniche #SailorCity #OmanSlowTravel #ArabianSea https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On his final evening in Saiq, Salim walks the terraces one last time, visits the falaj source above the village, and shares a quiet dinner at the Hanging Terraces while reflecting on what the mountain has taught him about patience, water, and the slow work of return. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Saiq, Oman. Places in this episode: Sayh Qatanah, Al Ayn, Nizwa, Wadi al Ayn, Hanging Terraces, Qaryah House, Alaqr cafe, Sohar Islamic Bank - Jabal Akhdhar Branch. Covered: falaj source and irrigation, leaving and transition, banking and paperwork, pomegranate harvest and seasonality, mountain food and costs, reflection on impermanence. Chapters:00:00 Janain Farm02:47 Saiq04:11 Al Ayn05:26 Hanging Terraces06:51 Qaryah House07:58 Birkat al Mawz A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Oman #OmanTravel #JebelAkhdar #GreenMountain #Saiq #PomegranateHarvest #Falaj #OmanFood #MountainLife #SlowTravel #MiddleEast #WadiBaniHabib #AlAyn #OmanHiking #TraditionalFarming #DhofarNext #TravelPodcast #AugustInOman https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim spends his final full day in Saiq watching the camel market, savoring the pomegranate harvest, and reflecting on the mountain's quiet rhythms before his journey southward. A contemplative farewell to the Green Mountain. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Saiq, Oman. Places in this episode: Sayh Qatanah, Jabal Akhdar Park, Qaryah House, Al Aqr, Bait Asarh, Diana's Point, Janain Farm, Jibal Al Mandi. Covered: last day on the plateau, village souq, festival final day, pomegranate economy, rosewater distillery, heritage walk. Chapters:00:00 Aldar Inn01:35 Sayh Qatanah03:25 Al Aqr06:08 Jibal Al Mandi06:54 Hotel terrace, evening wind07:49 Birkat al Mawz A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #JebelAkhdar #Saiq #OmanTravel #PomegranateHarvest #GreenMountain #Oman #TravelPodcast #MountainLife #SaihQatana #ThreeVillagesWalk #OmaniFood #Mandi #Rosewater #JanainFarm #DianasPoint #AldarInn #JabalAkhdarFestival https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On day seven in Saiq, Salim watches the JA-Nizwa mountain-bike race cut through the terraced orchards, explores the new Jabal Akhdar Park, and reflects on the cost of the pomegranate harvest — what it takes to grow a fruit, and what it costs to live where it grows. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Saiq, Oman. Places in this episode: Saih Qatna, Al Ayn, Jabal Akhdar Park, Yu Yan Cafe, Diana's Point, Sama Hotel Aljabal Alakhdar. Covered: bike race event, pomegranate farm economics, mountain farming labor, tourist and farm economy, village life Al Ayn. Chapters:00:00 Sama Hotel Aljabal Alakhdar00:46 Saih Qatna02:22 Al Ayn04:11 Cliff top05:38 Saiq06:34 Yu Yan Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Saiq #JabalAkhdar #OmanTravel #GreenMountain #PomegranateHarvest #MountainBikingOman #JANizwa #OmanFestival #AdDakhiliyah #TravelOman #OmanMountains #SaihQatna #DianasPoint #OmanGuide #MountainLife #OmanEats #Falaj #TerracedFarms https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On day six in Saiq, Salim explores the Mountain Bazaar of the Al Jabal Al Akhdar Festival, watches the mountain-bike race, visits the new Jabal Akhdar Park, and reflects on the two economies of the plateau over a simple meal. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Saiq, Oman. Covered: festival economy, mountain bazaar, pomegranate harvest, falaj irrigation, mountain biking, cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Festival bazaar interior01:03 Mountain village street02:08 City park03:11 Farm road04:55 Cliff top06:35 Quiet village street at night07:40 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #OmanTravel #JebelAkhdar #Saiq #AlJabalAlAkhdarFestival #PomegranateHarvest #MountainBazaar #ThreeVillagesWalk #OmanSummer #GreenMountain #WadiBaniHabib #AlSugra #OmanFood #TravelOman #HiddenGems #MountainLife #OmanEconomy #AdDakhiliyah #VisitOman https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On day five in Saiq, Salim follows the pomegranate harvest from the pick-your-own orchards at Janain Farm to the village market and the festival bazaar, tracing the twin economies of tourism and farming. He reflects on the cost of mountain life, the weight of tradition, and the quiet arithmetic of a fruit that defines a season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Saiq, Oman. Places in this episode: Janain Farm, Saih Qatna, Saiq market, Yu Yan Cafe, Three Villages Walk, Al Ayn, Alaqr cafe, Diana's Point. Covered: pomegranate harvest, festival economy, falaj irrigation, mountain living costs, heritage trails. Chapters:00:43 Farm courtyard02:10 Saih Qatna04:36 Yu Yan Cafe06:11 Al Ayn08:38 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #OmanTravel #JebelAkhdar #Saiq #PomegranateHarvest #Rummana2026 #OmanFestival #MountainLife #Falaj #OmanEconomy #TravelOman #GreenMountain #PomegranateSeason #OmanAdventure #SaiqPlateau https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On day four in Saiq, Salim follows the pomegranate harvest money from the terraces to the festival market, shares a meal with a farming family, and reflects on the two economies of the Green Mountain over a plate of mandi. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Saiq, Oman. Places in this episode: Janain Farm, Saiq souq, Saih Qatna, The Peak Cafe, Al Aqr, Alaqr cafe, Jibal Al Mandi, Wadi Nakhr. Covered: Pomegranate harvest economics, Festival economy and tourism, Local market costs, Falaj and irrigation, Mountain life. Chapters:00:00 Mountain terrace at dusk01:07 Janain Farm02:31 Saih Qatna04:32 Al Aqr05:18 Alaqr cafe06:09 Jibal Al Mandi A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Saiq #JebelAkhdar #OmanTravel #PomegranateHarvest #OmanFood #GreenMountain #AlJabalAkhdarFestival #OmanEconomy #MountainLife #TravelOman #OmanVillages #Pomegranates #OmaniFood #SaiqOman #AdDakhiliyah #RoadTripOman #SustainableTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim starts his third day on the Green Mountain with a slow walk through Al Aqur's terraced lanes, then follows the Three Villages Walk to Wadi Bani Habib, where he shares tea with the caretaker of an abandoned village and reflects on the changing face of the mountains. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Saiq, Oman. Places in this episode: Al Aqur, Al Ayn, Ash Shirayjah, Wadi Bani Habib, Saih Qatna, Yu Yan Cafe, Alaqr cafe, Jabal Akhdar Park. Covered: Pomegranate harvest season, Abandoned villages and heritage, Festival economy, Omani mountain hospitality, Cost of living on the plateau, Falaj irrigation. Chapters:00:00 Al Aqur02:25 Al Ayn03:38 Wadi Bani Habib06:10 Saih Qatna07:40 Jabal Akhdar Park09:47 Alaqr cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #OmanTravel #JebelAkhdar #Saiq #GreenMountain #WadiBaniHabib #ThreeVillagesWalk #AlAqr #OmanHiking #PomegranateHarvest #OmanFestivals #MountainLife #TravelOman #OmanHiddenGems #Falaj #AlAynRoseVillage #VisitOman #OmanNature #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On day two in Saiq, Salim wakes to drizzle on the Green Mountain, follows the falaj through terraced orchards, visits the Fig and Olive Gathering at the festival, and reflects on the pomegranate harvest and the cost of a cool summer escape. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Saiq, Oman. Places in this episode: Saih Qatna, Al Aqr, Al Ayn, Ash Shirayjah, Wadi Bani Habib, Diana's Point, Jabal Akhdar Grills Kitchen, Alaqr cafe. Covered: mountain daily life, festival economy, pomegranate harvest season, falaj in the mountains, abandoned villages and heritage, food costs on the plateau. Chapters:00:00 Green View Hotel03:25 Jabal Akhdar Park05:37 Al Aqr A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #OmanTravel #JebelAkhdar #Saiq #GreenMountain #OmanMountains #PomegranateHarvest #OmanFestival #WadiBaniHabib #ThreeVillagesWalk #DianasPoint #OmanFood #TravelOman #MountainLife #AlJabalAlAkhdarFestival #OmanNature #VanLifeOman https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim arrives in Saiq on Jebel Akhdar, escaping the August heat of Muscat. He explores the pomegranate terraces, the falaj irrigation, the festival at Saih Qatna, and the mountain villages, reflecting on the cost of living here and why Omanis themselves flee to the cool heights. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Saiq, Oman. Places in this episode: Birkat al Mawz, Three Villages Walk, Al Aqr, Al Ayn, Ash Shirayjah, Sayh Qatanah, Diana's Point, Jebel Shams. Covered: Jebel Akhdar summer escape, Falaj irrigation, Pomegranate and rose harvests, Mountain villages and history, Festival and tourism economy, Cost of living on the plateau. Chapters:00:00 Saiq01:13 Green View Hotel02:37 Three Villages Walk04:45 Wadi Bani Habib06:16 Diana's Point07:42 Sayh Qatanah09:57 Night mountain, geckos A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #JebelAkhdar #Saiq #OmanTravel #GreenMountain #PomegranateHarvest #Falaj #ThreeVillagesWalk #AlJabalAkhdarFestival #SaihQatna #DianasPoint #WadiBaniHabib #OmanMountains #EscapeTheHeat #OmanSummer #RuralOman #TravelOman https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim spends his final day in Muscat following the falaj to its end and tracing the city's water story, from ancient aqueducts to the cool halls of the National Museum, before packing for the road south. A meditation on endings, heat, and the green thread that ties Oman together. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Muscat, Oman. Places in this episode: Al Khuwair, City Centre Muscat, Bank Muscat, Mutrah Corniche, Mutrah Souq, Old Muscat, Jebel Akhdar. Covered: Water systems and the falaj, Preparing to leave Muscat, Practical errands in the city, Evening walk in Mutrah, Farewell to a place. Chapters:00:00 Al Khuwair04:32 City Centre Muscat07:11 Old Muscat08:49 Jebel Akhdar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Muscat #Oman #Falaj #MutrahCorniche #OmanTravel #TravelOman #MuscatDiaries #MiddleEastTravel #SlowTravel #Frankincense #OmaniCulture #JebelAkhdar #AlKhuwair #SultanateOfOman #Wanderlust #TravelPodcast #SalimOnOman https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim spends his final full day in Muscat tying up loose ends, visiting old friends, and reflecting on the city's rhythm before heading south. A quiet episode about endings, beginnings, and the heat that shapes everything. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Muscat, Oman. Places in this episode: Bank Muscat, Al Khuwair falaj, Ruwi, Muscat Grand Mall, KAVOHOLIK, Mutrah Corniche, Mutrah Souq, Riyam Park. Covered: Banking in Oman, SIM card renewal, Follow the falaj, Mutrah corniche, Thy Yard dinner, Departure preparation. Chapters:00:00 Bank Muscat02:45 Ruwi04:21 Muscat Grand Mall05:23 Mutrah Souq06:57 Riyam Park08:53 City street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #OmanTravel #Muscat #TravelPodcast #OmanLife #ArabianSeaRoute #SummerInOman #SultanateOfOman #TravelOman #OmanVibes #MuscatCorniche #Falaj #WadiRunsThroughIt #OmaniFood #MiddleEastTravel #SlowTravel #ExpatLife #PodcastEp6 #Oman2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Day five in furnace-hot Muscat. Salim finishes the last of his residency paperwork, watches the afternoon light fall on an empty city, and finds a rooftop restaurant in Al Khuwair where the heat finally breaks. A quiet episode about the slow work of settling in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Muscat, Oman. Places in this episode: Bank Muscat, Zawawi Mosque, Ramssa Omani Restaurant, Qurum Natural Park, Thy Yard, Al Khuwair. Covered: Residency paperwork, Banking in Oman, Cost of daily life, Quiet summer rhythm, Qurum Natural Park, Rooftop dining. Chapters:00:00 Al Khuwair02:09 Zawawi Mosque03:31 Qurum Natural Park05:31 Thy Yard A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #OmanTravel #Muscat #ExpatLife #MovingToOman #OmanDiaries #AlKhuwair #QurumPark #OmaniFood #Shuwa #BankMuscat #ResidentCard #MuscatLife #OmanVisa #SummerInOman #MiddleEastTravel #SalimBalushi https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Day four in Muscat. Salim follows a falaj through the heat, finds a rooftop garden, and learns the rhythm of an Omani city in peak summer. The everyday details of a Gulf capital: cold coffee, cooler evenings, and a city that knows how to wait out the sun. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Muscat, Oman. Places in this episode: Al Khuwair, Muscat Grand Mall, Qaha Specialty Coffee, Qurum Natural Park, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Mutrah Corniche, Ramssa Omani Restaurant. Covered: Falaj and water systems, Neighborhood walk Al Khuwair, Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Omani cuisine and outdoor dining, Summer heat survival and daily rhythm, Upcoming festivals and escapes: Jebel Akhdar, Ashkhara. Chapters:00:00 Al Khuwair02:10 Muscat Grand Mall04:18 Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque06:22 Museum echo07:26 Ramssa Omani Restaurant08:30 Bar interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Muscat #OmanTravel #MuscatLife #Falaj #AugustInOman #QahaCoffee #SultanQaboosMosque #OmaniFood #Majboos #Frankincense #MutrahCorniche #AlKhuwair #JebelAkhdarFestival #SlowTravel #GulfSummer #OmanAdventure #WadiBaniKhalid #HiddenGems #MuscatGuide #OmanInsights https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim takes a slow walk through Old Muscat and Mutrah, from the ceremonial gates of Al Alam Palace to the quiet commerce of the fish market and the souq's incense-heavy air. He reflects on the weight of history, the rhythm of a capital in summer, and what it means to begin a new chapter in a very old place. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Muscat, Oman. Places in this episode: The National Museum - Sultanate of Oman, Al Alam Palace, Bait Al Zubair Museum, Mutrah Souq, Mutrah Corniche, Riyam Park, Thy Yard ذا يارد, Sandhills Lounge - Bowshar ساندهيلز لاونج - بوشر. Covered: National Museum visit, Al Alam Palace and Old Muscat, Mutrah Souq commerce, Corniche evening scene, Regional geopolitics (Strait of Hormuz), Practical costs of daily life. Chapters:00:00 Al Alam Palace00:42 Bait Al Zubair Museum02:59 Mutrah Souq04:43 Riyam Park06:39 Beach cafe07:41 City night10:09 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Oman #Muscat #MutrahSouq #AlAlamPalace #NationalMuseumOman #BaitAlZubair #OmanTravel #MuscatTravel #ArabianPeninsula #Frankincense #OmaniFood #TravelPodcast #OmanVisa #GulfTravel #SummerInOman #MuscatCorniche #SlowTravel #ThyYard https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

On day two in Muscat, Salim tracks a falaj water channel through his neighbourhood, cools off with a late-night swim at Qurum Beach, and deals with the Resident Card paperwork at the Royal Oman Police. Plus, the city's August rhythm: Sports Flame, the Salalah exodus, and where to eat in Al Khuwair. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Muscat, Oman. Places in this episode: Al Khuwair, Muscat Grand Mall, Royal Oman Police, OCEC, National Museum, Al Alam Palace, Mutrah Corniche, Riyam Park. Covered: falaj, resident card process, summer events, Old Muscat, food, beach. Chapters:00:00 Al Khuwair01:33 Muscat Grand Mall02:46 Royal Oman Police03:59 OCEC06:03 Mutrah Corniche A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Muscat #OmanTravel #Falaj #Mutrah #AlKhuwair #SportsFlame2026 #NationalMuseumOman #QurumBeach #OmaniFood #Shuwa #ResidentCard #OmanLife #SummerInOman #Salalah #ArabianSea #OmanHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/

Salim Al Balushi arrives in Muscat at the height of summer, navigating the heat, paperwork, and first impressions of Oman's capital. From the airport to Mutrah Souq after dark, he gets oriented, opens a bank account, buys a SIM card, and finds his footing in a city that feels quiet by day and alive at night. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Oman: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Oman guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Oman Travel Podcast with Salim Al Balushi. Salim Al Balushi is in Muscat, Oman. Places in this episode: Muscat International Airport, Mövenpick Hotel and Apartments Ghala Muscat, Bank Muscat, Mutrah Souq, Mutrah Corniche, Mutrah Fort, Ramssa Omani Restaurant, Al Alam Palace. Covered: Arrival and orientation, Residency paperwork and banking, Mutrah Souq and corniche, Omani cuisine, Seasonal travel patterns in Oman, Everyday life in Muscat. Chapters:00:00 Airport road01:23 Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque03:07 Bank Muscat05:01 Mutrah Fort07:25 Al Alam Palace A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Muscat #OmanTravel #OmanPodcast #TravelOman #MuscatAirport #MutrahSouq #OmanSummer #KhareefSeason #Salalah #OMANTRAVEL #ArabianPeninsula #TravelDocumentary #SlowTravel #GulfStates #MiddleEast #OmanGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/oman/