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i was surfing the net the other day to find some travel info + pics on Oman, you know, trying to get some inspiration for another potential holiday destination. so i ended up on this adventure travel site on "exotic places", as they called it, on the page describing Oman. after a short description of the plus side of travelling to Oman, they had a part including the downside of the country. this is what it said:

"If you're looking for wacky, wild Arabia, you're in the wrong place! Go next door to Yemen."

i don't think i need to add anything to this, do i...


(the reasons for travelling to Yemen were, according to that website: "This is an amazing, nearly medieval arab society, complete with well-armed men, veiled women, arid landscapes and extraordinary fortified mud houses. Play the game and the people - like most desert folk - are friendly and hospitable, but don't tread on their toes...")


(why travel to Oman was described as follows: "If you want to see a traditional Gulf country this is the one. Untainted by overdevelopement or money madness and ruled by an unusually sensible and respected Sultan [Qaboos], this kingdom offers great beaches, rocky mountains, a classic desert, forts and friendly, tolerant locals. And it's safe! British ex-SAS units still rumble around the rocks, looking for trouble but rarely finding it.")

(some of the other downside points listed on Oman were: "Sand is in short supply, rocks aren't. Rocks like marbles, rocks like houses, rocks around the clock. - The architectural sights are forts, forts and fortresses.")


i sure like the sense of humour of that travel site!