Road & Rail

Frequently updated, we bring the most informative and interesting stories from the road and rail sectors around the world.

This is where you will find features written by us as we travel by vehicle and train. TheHoworths report and review top campsites, great hotels, fabulous restaurants, unusual train journeys and fascinating places to visit.

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Atana Hotels in Khasab Musandam

Atana Hotels in Khasab Musandam

Perched on a rock face, this 4-star Atana Hotels resort offers panoramic views of the…

Flying North to Musandam With Oman Air

Flying North to Musandam With Oman Air

Getting to Khasab in Musandam is easy. It is a 5 hour ferry ride on…

Sifawy Resort and Marina

Sifawy Resort and Marina

Arriving at the Sifawy Resort and Marina we left the boat to spend the night…

Superyachts on the Coast of Oman

Superyachts on the Coast of Oman

Our voyage in Ibra took us first to Banda Khiran an isolated spot that offers…

Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa in Oman

Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa in Oman

Sailing aboard Ibra we called in at the Marina at the Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah…

Sailing the Coast of Oman On Board Ibra,

Sailing the Coast of Oman On Board Ibra,

Built some 15 years ago Ibra is an 85 foot original wooden dhow that has…

Muttrah Souq

Muttrah Souq

Muscat is one of the oldest cities in Arabia and the largest city in Oman.…

Indulgent Spa Treatment at The Chedi Muscat

Indulgent Spa Treatment at The Chedi Muscat

All too soon it was time to depart from The Chedi Muscat. But our last morning…

The Khanjar Dagger

The Khanjar Dagger

The traditional dress arrangement of the people of Oman is important and unlike many other…