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Sultanate
by D. Michael
Sultanate is a podcast where we discover new and exciting destinations within the Sultanate of Oman that are beyond the tourist route; as well as finding unique ways to enjoy the Omani hospitality like a local.Join D. Michael as he takes you around the Sultanate to share with you what he loves most about Oman.
Episodes
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035: Hellhole
We are going very far off the beaten path in this episode of the Sultanate, to the Hellhole! See the pictures at the associated episode post on my website. Just click here! Sultanate Ep 035: Hellhole Associated blog post at Beyond the Route Learn about, and see other MECET expeditions MECET on...
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034: Sultan of Oman
In this episode of the Sultanate, I talk about the life and death of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. On this day, July 23, in 1970, Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said took power from his father Sultan Said bin Taimur Al Said in a coup d'état. This was the day that the Sultanate of Oman...
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033: Arabian Sands with Tom Ordeman
In this episode of the Sultanate, I sit down with Tom Ordeman to discuss Wilfred Thesiger and his novel Arabian Sands. Tom Ordeman, Jr. is an information security practitioner at Oregon State University, and a part-time military historian. When he was an anti-terrorism consultant in Kuwait from...
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032: Chips Oman
In this episode of the Sultanate, I sit down with my friend Nadhira al Harthy to discuss why there are so many chip brands in Oman, the quirky ways to consume the sumptuous fried snack, and conduct a taste test to find the most popular chip in Oman. Be apart of the conversation. What is your...
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Chips Oman Teaser
This month on the Sultanate podcast we sit down with my friend Nadthera to discuss a noteworthy section on Oman's food culture, the chips! The episode launches on the 10th of January, 2019. Subscribe using Sticher, the iOS Podcast app, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you don't know how to…
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031: Ashura
Ashura is a significant occasion for all Muslims, but it is particularly important for Muslims practicing the Shia branch of Islam. Little known to outsiders, Shias in Oman quietly observe this occasion openly among the narrow streets of Muttrah. Join me as I share with you the unique sights and...
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Ashura Teaser
This month on the Sultanate podcast we visit downtown Muttrah, late at night to observe a unique religious event. You don't want to miss this one. The episode launches on the 10th of October, 2018. Subscribe using Sticher, the iOS Podcast app, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you don't know...
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030: Oman's Climate
The best time to visit Oman is... well, it depends on a lot of factors. The climate and weather being the most significant. Just like the British, it seems us Omani residents discuss the weather, a lot. Usually it's something like, "It's really hot today," or "Wow, the humidity came out of...
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029: Audio Postcard Ruwi
Here in the Muslim world it is the holy month of Ramadan, where worshipers fast during daylight hours to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Mohamed. The major mosques in the sultanate host post-fast meals called Iftar which take place at sunset and before the Maghrab...
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028: Audio Postcard Ibri
This month I am sending you an audio postcard from the town of Ibri at the animal market. One of the popular activities tourists do in Oman is visit the animal market in Nizwa on Friday. While this is nice to do, it gets overrun by tourists at times. What people don't know is these animal markets...
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027: Audio Postcard al Hashman
Nestled at the entrance to the world's largest contiguous sand desert, al Hashman is a calm oasis in an inhospitable neighborhood. To your east and west your neighbors sit 70 kilometers away. North of you flows a sea of angry red sand. Those who are crazy enough to venture into that sea should…
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Update March 20, 2018
Read my post about my friend Jeff, it's a goody. Follow the show and find more about Oman at: www.beyondtheroute.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Do you like what you hear? Be sure to tell a friend and tell me what you like in the comments at www.beyondtheroute.com. You can also leave the show a...
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026: Audio Postcard Mazyunah
Oman is full of exciting places to explore. Places like our lush canyons and soft deserts. However, this excitement doesn't just reside in far flung and off-road locations. Most of these interesting places are right in front of us like the town of Mazyunah. Of course, Mazyunah isn't really an…
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025: Learn Arabic in Oman
Learning Arabic in Oman was one of my goals when I arrived back in 2011. I thought it would be easy to pick it up since I'd have plenty of opportunity around me to practice, just like when I learned Spanish. Well, it is 2018 and while I can speak enough Arabic to get by, and understand more than…
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Learn Arabic in Oman Teaser
This month on the Sultanate podcast we visit Noor Majan Arabic Institute to talk about learning Arabic in Oman, the Omani dialect, and how to talk like a local: Omani greetings, 10 ways. This is a fun one, you don't want to miss it.... mark your calendars. The episode launches on the 10th of...
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024: World's Tallest Dune
The world's tallest dune is a magnificent sight. Standing tall at 455 meters, it pierces the barren landscape like a surgeons scalpel, but without the precision. Its meandering arms radiate, twist and bend in an attempt to dissuade you from clamoring to the peak. However, the luscious red sand...
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Off the Editing Room Floor: Fahad Alabri Desert Recording Session
Bonus cilp from episode 24 of the Sultanate. listen to the full episode here. Follow the show and find more about Oman at: www.beyondtheroute.com Facebook Instagram Twitter
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World's Tallest Dune Teaser
This month on the Sultanate podcast we visit the tallest dune in the world which is located right here in Oman! Joining me on this adventure is my friend Fahad Alabri who attempts to handstand on the peak. It's not an easy task, but can he do it? Tune in to find out if he accomplishes his mission...
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023: National Day
National Day is celebrated on the 18th of November, the birthday of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos. The whole country decorates the streets with Omani flags and portraits of their dear leader. For me it's the best time to be in Oman. Here's why: 7 Reasons Why National Day is the Best Time to Visit…
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Off the Editing Room Floor: National Day Marching Band
Bonus cilp from episode 23 of the Sultanate. listen to the full episode here. Follow the show and find more about Oman at: www.beyondtheroute.com Facebook Instagram Twitter
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022: Surfing Oman
Who knew Surfing in Oman is a thing? While Oman is best known for many wonderful things includeing its expansive dunes, towering mountains, endless wadis, aromatic roses, and delicious honey; surfing in Oman is not one of them. However, quietly, this sport is alive and practiced by a group of...
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Off the Editing Room Floor: Surfing Oman and Trash on the Beach
Bonus cilp from episode 22 of the Sultanate. listen to the full episode here. Follow the show and find more about Oman at: www.beyondtheroute.com Facebook Instagram Twitter
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Surfing Oman Teaser
This month on the Sultanate podcast we go on a surfing safari with the Oman Surfers. The episode launches on the 12th of November, 2017. Subscribe using Sticher, the iOS Podcast app, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you don't know how to do that, click this link. Music: "Surfing Day" by…
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021: Muttrah Fish Souq
Recently the Muscat Municipality opened the doors to the long awaited Muttrah Fish Souq, so I'm down here poking around and finding out what's changed under the roof of this modern building. Has tradition and charm left when we tore down the old? Let's find out! In this episode of the Sultanate I...
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Muttrah Fish Souq Teaser
This month on the Sultanate podcast we head down the newly opened Muttrah Fish Souq. The episode launches on the 5th of October, 2017. Subscribe using Sticher, the iOS Podcast app, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you don't know how to do that, click this link. Follow the show and learn more...
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020: Stuck in the Mud - Salalah Road Trip
In Oman you have to be flexible, and that's exactly what I needed on my last Salalah road trip. My friends and I found ourselves stuck in the mud! In this episode of the Sultanate, my friend John and I take you along with us on a nine day trip from Muscat to Salalah and back again. Something you...
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Off the Editing Room Floor: Stuck in the Mud - Salalah Road Trip
Bonus cilps from episode 20 of the Sultanate. listen to the full episode here. Follow the show and find more about Oman at: www.beyondtheroute.com Facebook Instagram Twitter
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Stuck in the Mud - Salalah Road Trip Teaser
Join me on a road trip to Salalah. The episode launches on the 11th…. September 11, 2017. Be sure to subscribe using Sticher, the iOS Podcast app, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you don't know how to do that, click this link. Follow the show and find more about Oman at:...
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019: Wadi Ta'ab
No other wadi in Oman packs so much excitement into such a small place as Wadi Ta'ab. This little canyon has it all. Isolation, rappels, swims, jumps, sheer walls, and beauty. However, all these features require respect or the canyon will punish you. In this episode of the Sultanate I take you...
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Wadi Ta'ab Teaser
Join me in Wadi Ta'ab. The episode launches on the 11th…. August 11, 2017. Be sure to subscribe using Sticher, the iOS Podcast app, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you don't know how to do that, click this link. Follow the show and find more about Oman at: www.beyondtheroute.com Facebook...
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018: Expat Life
Living and working in Oman has its many positive qualities. The expat life is diverse with outdoor activities and the beautiful landscape clearly at the top of the list. However, there are others things to consider if you are job hunting in Oman. In this episode of the Sultanate I sit down with…
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017: Bee Keeping in Oman
Oman is full of surprises tucked away in dusty corners of this vast land. Honey bees are just one example. However, it should be no surprise that apiarists cultivate liquid gold from the honey bee. The Qur'an speaks highly, and encourages this ancient craft: And your Lord revealed to the bee...
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Bees! Teaser
The Bees! episode launches on the 9th…. June 7th 2017. Be sure to subscribe using Sticher, the iOS Podcast app, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you don't know how to do that, click this link. Follow the show and find more about Oman at: www.beyondtheroute.com Facebook Instagram Twitter
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016: Omani Roses
Every spring something special happens on the green mountain. The roses start to bloom, and the farmers descend upon their fields to collect their precious pink flowers. I knew roses are grown for making rose water on Jebal Akhdar, but that's about all I knew until I decided to investigate for...
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Omani Roses Teaser
The Omani Roses episode launches on the 7th…. May 7th 2017. Be sure to subscribe using Sticher, the iOS Podcast app, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you don't know how to do that, click this link. Follow the show and find more about Oman at: www.beyondtheroute.com Facebook Instagram Twitter
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015: Seventh Hole
I've done canyoning, climbing, off-roading, hiking, flying, but there's one thing I haven't done in Oman. Caving! Probably the best cave chamber to visit is the Canyon Room, accessed from the Seventh Hole on the Salmah Plateau. Of course, the pinnacle of caving in Oman is Majlis al Jinn, but it's...
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Seventh Hole Teaser
The Seventh Hole Cave episode launches on the 7th…. April 7th 2017. Be sure to subscribe using Sticher, the iOS Podcast app, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you don't know how to do that, click this link. Follow the show and find more about Oman at: www.beyondtheroute.com Facebook Instagram...
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014: Paramotoring Oman
Paramotoring has quietly been around for a few years in Oman, but the new kids on the block, SkySchool, bring it to the next level. In this episode of the Sultanate I meet up with Seth Royce, who manages SkySchool Oman. He gives me the lowdown on what this crazy sport is all about, how he got...
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013: Traveler Interviews
Most of you listen to the Sultanate podcast because of the information that I provide, but this project isn't about me. It's about filling a gap in the travel information for independent travelers to Oman. In other words it's about YOU! While, I am the conduit for good information from my point…
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012: Tigers, Caves, and Majlis al Jinn
There are a ton of caves in Oman of all sizes. Majlis al Jinn is the largest and most unique, but thousands of other caves dot the countryside and make for some interesting surprises if you happen to have a look. This month I share with you a taste from both sides of the cave spectrum. Richard...
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011: Rock Climbing in Oman with Read Macadam
You probably didn't know it, but Oman is a fantastic place for rock climbing. There are some challenges with the heat, but the rock is fantastic, and the climbing community is even better. Strap on your climbing shoes we are going to the crag. I met up with local rock climber and professional…
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Happy National Day, Oman!
Wishing you all a wonderful National Day celebration in Oman. New episodes on the 5th of every month. Follow the show and find more about Oman at: www.beyondtheroute.com Facebook Instagram Twitter
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010: Nine Things You Didn't Know About Oman
When we travel and experience new places and cultures, inevitably we compare what is in front of us to what we know. Some things we easily understand, some we disagree with, other thing we even find funny. Being exposed to different ideas and experiences ultimately makes us better humans. Today,...
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009: Via Ferrata at Alila Jabal Akhdar
I always wanted to try out a via ferrata, and it finally happened with a visit to Oman's newest via ferrata at the Alila Jabal Akhdar hotel. A via ferrata is a protected climbing route, and Jebal Akhdar is one of the most beautiful places in Oman. Mix the two together to make a memorable…
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008: Adventure Travel in Oman
There are so many opportunities for adventure travel in Oman. Rock climbing, abseiling, caving, canyoning, via ferrata, hiking, and off-road driving are just a few adventurous activities practiced in the sultanate. One man, who has been to all of the great places, is Justin Halls. Justin Halls is…
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007: Muttrah Souq
With its narrow alleyways and tiny shops, Muttrah Souq offers shoppers a taste of traditional Omani life. Muttrah Souq quietly rivals other historical marketplaces around the world in terms of authenticity, but little was known about this important souq, until now. Meet Maxine Burden, the...
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006: As Sifah Secret Beach
One of the qualities I like most about Oman is the small population. You can be 20 minutes outside of Muscat and find yourself, seemingly, the only person for miles. This seclusion gives you the feeling of owning a piece of Oman for yourself, even if it's just for an afternoon. One such place…
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005: The Sharqiya Sands (Wahiba Sands)
The Sharqiya Sands is one of my most favorite place in Oman. It has everything you could want; beauty, emptiness, mystery, easy access, and uniqueness. Whether you are into off-road sand driving, or you just enjoy the peace and quiet, the Sharqiya Sands is a must see in Oman. In this episode of…
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004: Rub' al Khali Off-Road Journey
The Rub' al Khali (الربعالخالي) literally means Empty Quarter in Arabic, and is the world's largest contiguous sand desert covering about 650,000 square km of land. To put that into perspective, the Rub' al Khali covers most of the southern third of the Arabian Peninsula with potions existing in...
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003: What to Wear as a Visitor to Oman and Cultural Respect
In this episode of the Sultanate I chat with two of the most adventurous people I know, Goos and Agnes, about cultural respect as visitors to Oman, as well as clothing choices you need to make when planning a trip to the Sultanate. Goos and Agnes are a Dutch couple I met here in Muscat shortly...
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Sultanate is a podcast where we discover new and exciting destinations within the Sultanate of Oman that are beyond the tourist route; as well as finding unique ways to enjoy the Omani hospitality like a local.Join D. Michael as he takes you around the Sultanate to share with you what he loves most about Oman.
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Sultanate is a podcast where we discover new and exciting destinations within the Sultanate of Oman that are beyond the tourist route; as well as finding unique ways to enjoy the Omani hospitality like a local.Join D. Michael as he takes you around the Sultanate to share with you what he loves most...
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