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
Letters from the Oman Trail – Al Hoota cave & Bahla Fort
The Al Hoota cave and the superbly restored Bahla fort, registered on the Unesco world heritage found, two must see when in Northern Oman.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Misfat Al Abriyyin
A beautiful Oman village above a large date garden, overlooking the wadi below. A must see on your journey through Oman.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Al Hamra
The ruins of Al Hamra near Jabal Sham, a perfect example of what Oman traditional cities looked like till very recently.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Nasser the farmer
Down in the valleys Omani farmers attend their crops, working under the blazing sun, collecting grains and vegetables.
Letters from the Oman Trail – On the edge of Wadi Ghul
Know as the grand canyon of Oman, Wadi Ghul is a natural wonder, and offers breathtaking views to whom dares explore.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Salem the Shepherd
I meet Salem the shepherd out on the high plateaus of Jabal Sham. Sharing coffee under the early morning light.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Jabal Sham
Climbing all the way up to Jabal Sham in Oman on trails destroyed by the violent rain. An humbling experience.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Al Ayn tombs
A 2600 – 2000 BC necropolis site greatly preserved standing on top of a hill overlooking the village of Al Ayn in Oman.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Ancestral ways
Passing through villages, you get a sense of the ancestral ways of life. One like those you'll find in many other parts of the world.
Letters from the Oman Trail – On the road
I try to avoid the black snake as much as I can, but some roads are worth the ride. Endless journey of emotions on the black snake.
Letters from the Oman Trail – The Falaj
The Falaj, or how men in Arabia conquered the arid landscape, bringing water to their villages and plantations.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Fear
I have never regretted going forward, even when it got dauntingly scary. I only regret the few times I turned around.
Letters from the Oman Trail – Rough trail
First real rough trail since entering the Sultanat of Oman. Steep, rocky, narrow track with no potential escape... Time to buckle up !
Letters from the Oman Trail – Rain
Rain is a source of great excitement for the local people here. For kids it means playing in the puddles, for adults it means hope.
Letters from the Oman Trail – The Batinah plain
The Batinah plain. Nothing around, absolutely nothing. No roads, no shops, no neighbors, no farms, no nothing. Just arid solitude.