The Spanish Trail – Part one
A 1.350 kms journey through Spain's Pireneu and Sistema Iberico, showcasing a vast array of natural wonders punctuated by traditional villages and…
Notes from the field
Pioneertown Motel and Pappy & Harriet’s Palace Reviews
The Pioneertown Motel and Pappy's & Harriet's Palace, two absolute must stops when in the California's Yucca Valley. Here is our review.
Mama Shelter – Los Angeles
A night at the Los Angeles Mama Shelter... A great place to eat and socialise, not so much to sleep ! Our review.
Jeep Wrangler JK Review – A car made for adventure
One of the last true off-roaders, I took my Jeep Wrangler JK for a test drive on the 1.500 kms of the Oman trail. It didn't disappoint !
Letters from the Oman Trail – Last night in Qalhat
The last night on the Oman trail, sleeping the beach by the ruins of Qalhat. The conclusion of a fantastic adventure.
Letters from the Oman Trail – The beehive tombs of Jabal Bani Jabir
Admiring the beehive tombs of the high plateau of Jaball Jabir in Oman, as Egyptian vultures circle above our heads.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Jabal Bani Jabir
Climbing to the high plateaus of Jabal Bani Jabir trough very steep and rocky trails with the help of a local shepherd.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Too steep
My first scary experience since the beginning of this trip. But it wouldn't be an adventure if all was going as planned !
Letters from the Oman Trail – Indian Ocean
Spending the night on a deserted white sand beach by the Indian Ocean. Oman at its best for whom wanders off the beaten track.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Wadi al Abriyeen
Wadi al Abriyeen in Oman is a natural wonder and an off-road heaven with various trails to explore from easy to very technical.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Muscat
Muscat, capital of the Sultanat of Oman. First big city on the Oman trail. A nice mix between the ancient ways and modernity.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Jabal Akhdar The roller coaster
The trails of Jabal Akhdar, a fantastic of-road roller coaster through magnificent mountains and isolated villages
Letters from the Oman Trail – Bilad Sayt
Secluded and well preserved from modernity, the mountain village of Bilad Sayt is a true reminder of how Oman life used to be.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Nizwa
The Nizwa souk and animal market takes place every Friday morning near the ancient fort and attracts Omanis from all over the region.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Camping under the stars
Venturing away from the main tourist destinations, on a trail leading to the out of sight village of Qjyut, overlooking the Saiq Plateau.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Qiyut
Venturing away from the main tourist destinations, on a trail leading to the out of sight village of Qjyut, overlooking the Saiq Plateau.